Hyatt Hotel Harbour
By
A mission of mercy
Riding with the king
On Voodoo Alley
Where the blues has no limit
What’s the name of the band
If all chords are only one
Reverberating harmonies
In a neverending silent groove
Just give me a dime
To play another song
On the machine gun velvet
Or on a cruise missile curve
Shady Grove
By
Listening to the sound
Of a torpedo on the trails
The smile is breathing
Like a guitar in the mood
Woods are playing with fire
Incense in their eyes
Drawing shapes of desire
On overwhelming clouds
What’s the colour
Of your empty clouds
Born today from a dawn
In violine silk and velvet
HI David. The rhythm and tone of your poems sweeps like silk. Beautiful!
Hello Selma, Thanks for the reply. Sorry I was slow to get back. I didnt know there were comments. Val was kind enough to encourage me to let the poems see the light of day. She deserves more credit than I can ever give her. I took a look at your blog, I was smitten, I love your humor that comes through, especially the line: "I have written lots of books and would like to get one published before I die or before the sherry I drink for medicinal purposes destroys my ability to distinguish the present participle from the dangling." Classic! Look forward to reading more of it Dave
Aaah, Brad. The idea of finding springtime in one's step is delicious. Brilliant!
Hi Denise. Two excellent poems. One thing I really like about your work is your dedication to social commentary. Your sense of empathy for the disenfranchised always inspires me. 'A Grey Day' really moved me, especially the image of going home to a plastic covered cardboard box. That really got to me. Very well written.
Thank you so much for your generous comment, Selma. I only wish my poems had the power to make a difference.
I'm sure your work makes an impact. I like your diction and the structure of your poems !!! Look forward to reading more on your blog
HI Gilles-Marie, I enjoyed your poems. I particularly like the image in Hyatt Hotel Harbour of 'Where the blues has no limit.' Very cool.
thx for your comment,selma, and sry for this late answer, i didn't notice it.
Hi Lourdes. I really enjoyed your poems, in particular 'I Must Take Back Paris.' Very well done!
Congratulations, Val, on this first edition of Tuck. Well done!
Thank you Denise, both for the good wishes and for contributing two wonderful poems! :)