also returned
from the grave
Elvis knew,
that he too,
had his reputation to save.
The two kings
would butt heads
at a karaoke contest.
Even the dead still compete
to see
who is best!
Of course the only bar open
for phantoms
was a polka dive.
What other choice
do you have
if you're not alive?
Considering that the spirit world
is full of hecklers
it was quite a show
as Michael and Elvis
went
toe to toe.
Now they couldn't sing any polka
to save
their soul
and being unfamiliar
with that genre of music
would take its toll.
The two shadows of former glory
peed
on the floor
and certain ghosts
have been known
to do much more.
The bouncer with no eyes
sealed
their doom
by bringing out
a mop
and broom.
As an accordion played
looking for someone
to dance
both Michael and Elvis,
collectively,
soiled their pants.
The owner with no lips
cried
"You're both out the door
and unless you learn polka
don't come back
no more!"
So like two ghosts
with retribution
on their mind
Michael and Elvis
vanished into the mist
and tried to find
another cheap beer joint
on the other
side
in an effort their legacies
would not be
denied.
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