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Syncopatin'
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Syncopatin' |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Her fingers didn’t fly the keys any more Ivory was hidden from tusks. Melancholy Baby Full of rhythm lusts Until… Once, a metronome, so conscientious of the beat, Became inebriated Syncopatin’ beat Synco-patin’ syncopatin’ Synco-patin’ Re---- Peat Repeat repeat repeat beat Syncopatin’syncopatin beat Holding tightly one and two, On the off-beat Punch; Wakin’ fingers and the toes Takin’ extra hour lunch. Feed persuasion. Linger down. Vibration filling limbs… Dotted notes equating Dotted Emote within Syncopatin’ deMelancholy beat. The hills, her climbs and distance Seem too far for feet But through the veins and temples Syncopation won’t retreat. Synco-patin’ syncopatin’ Synco-patin’ Re---- Peat |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"The hills, her climbs and distance Seem too far for feet But through the veins and temples Syncopation won’t retreat." great lines, Cathy M |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Glad you like them, M. Thanks for your kind response. misC |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
oh misc' Syncopatin’ is one of my favorite words and this poem is perfectly syncopated I think I'm gonna sing it great! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Fascinating rhythm  Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
The Lady, Would love to hear ya sing it! My artsy side has been wanting to peek out lately, but it seems there is no time to warm up the piano. Figured I'd kill two birds with one and warm up the keyboard here instead. Missed writing as much as the ivories, so figured i'd play with rhythm. Glad you enjoyed. misc |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Interloper, Glad you enjoyed the rhythm. It was fun to write! What I love about rhythm is its ability to liven, soothe a mood, evoke sadness, anger, etc. Thanks for your kind response. miscellaena |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This had my feet tapping along! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, misce! I've been 'misc'ing you! If you tickle the ivories as well as you tickle the keyboard, you must surely be one heckuvva fine pianist! Your poem just put some piz in my zazz!  Love hug 'n smile, Linda |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
you caught me up in the beat and I am sure it will repeat - thanks Cathy! Paul |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
The hills, her climbs and distance Seem too far for feet But through the veins and temples Syncopation won’t retreat. Synco-patin’ syncopatin’ Synco-patin’ Re---- Peat tremendous the music of life you've painted, I'm dancin in the streets....  Very much enjoyed! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
grand-fine 'write'! [I especially LOVE the image of an inebriated syncopatin' metronome!] MUCH applause!! |
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