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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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An oldie the piano bar was crowded that night dark décor, tinkling cocktail glasses and the piano player an old man been down some roads leathered face and graceful fingers I had been there before as had most of the ones sitting around the piano the man was a legend an artist a piano-playing fool but it was his voice that brought us there time and time again and it was one particular song his finalé for the night every night it brought women to tears and sobs in the throats of the men what made it so special what made it so very, very special was that when he sang the song he sang it unaccompanied by his piano just a simple note every so often, a quiet, somber note to emphasize his words the room began to hush its activity for the piano man was going to sing his finalé Isn't it rich? Are we a pair? Me here at last on the ground, You in mid-air. Send in the clowns. ©June 15, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Hey Jerry, You painted the picture well, could almost hear the clink of glasses |
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Clare Ite Member Posts 66 Where The Pallet Pins Play |
Lovely poetry, dear Jerry. So "rich and clear". I always liked Frank Sinatra's rendition from his album, 'Ol Blue Eyes Is Back' was so popular. You must think a lot of that song too. Thank you. I always have time for you... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes indeed, Clare Ite, I love that beautiful song. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Lori, you make me proud. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Funny, I must have sat not far from you . . . my deja-vu is so strong. Way back just after Terry and I married we listened to a guy, together, in a bar/lounge on Tulane Avenue, a few blocks up from Carrollton - and it was to die for - could hear a pin drop during the last song he played. . . Very much enjoyed, my friend. jimmy |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Jimmy. I managed, through my travels to seek out local Piano Bars. And they, one and all, spoke to me. God, I miss that part of my life. Great place to come into contact with unattached females. But really, it was the music that really drew me. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Poet In Pink Senior Member Posts 1066 MI |
Jerry you never cease to amaze me how you can so easily take me to the place and time you write about. You are a gifted writer  Much enjoyed ~ Alana |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you so much, Alana, for your kind thoughts and comments. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Leon Russell? "A Song for You", always brings me to tears... so sorry, in my own world today.... beautiful writing.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You captured the moment so perfectly, I was holding my breath waiting to hear the song. And thanks to your words, I did. Beautiful work! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh suthern many thanks your words about my poem, and I am forever grateful that you heard the song and it touched you. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, thank you, suthern. You response to my poem was incredibly wonderful. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you so much, Lee. Your words are special to me. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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