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Joe's Corner on Beal
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Joe's Corner on Beal |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Down on Beal Locklip Joe played for quarters as tourist passed his corner and he hoped for enough spare to buy a bottle of the good or get lucky and score a dime. They say he played with Parker once upon a time and he still makes that horn cry at least on the good days when he isn’t shaking too bad or when the ‘thritus hasn’t got him stove up. I listened a while and watched the locals smile as they walked by and waved and the transient passers through like me either tossed a bit of change into his battered hat upended as it was on cracked concrete, or passed by looking the other way afraid to catch his eye. When he stopped to count his earnings and decide whether to play a bit more or if the till contained enough to take the rest of the damp evening off I dropped a 20 and an old tape labeled simply “Joe” into his hat then let my feet lift over the cracks that might have tripped me had I stopped and thought about another time. “What’s ‘dat?” he asked as I found motion “The way I know you.” Was all I could say “Bless ya boy.” “Somday I was good ya know.” “I know Joe, I know.” |
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CaseyLeigh Junior Member
since 2003-05-15
Posts 48 |
enjoyed this one |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You went back and brought some serenity in.  |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
some people just got it and well you got it...dang... If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Cpat, Good one, enjoyed. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Casey Leigh.. thank you ma'am..for the read and the comment, glad you enjoyed. Sunshine.. back to Memphis this time... and something else along the way.. hugs back at ya... Ceinwyn... lol... I am so tempted to give you a teasing reply... but will only say thank you instead... and add, that I am not sure what I have got... if anything. Seymour... thank you sir [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (06-27-2003 11:33 AM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
You make me smile..excellent write Ron! ~Friday hugs~ ~If you haven't heard the sunset, |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"Somday I was good ya know.” This underscores the authenticity--I love well-done dialogue (as you know) and hey? Locklip Joe and Charlie Bird? You don't happen to have a recording of THAT, now do ya? This is wonderful, and right up my alley! (restrain yerself, Cap *EG*) Hugs you. I KNOW this world... |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Ron, great write...the kindness of the human heart knows no bounds... believe in what your heart feels... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
your heart beat is better than most so is your writing |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Ron, This is great. I can see the interaction so clearly in my mind. Just a couple of months ago, I substitute taught a Music Appreciation class. They were studying Charlie Parker. These kids really got into Bird's jazz. So, just when you think you are not so cool, Captain, you find that indeed you are the coolest cat around. Patricia |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Fabulous!!!! |
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papabear Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 102Atlanta, GA |
A joy to read... well done.. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good write |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ron You walk the fragile edge of truth without falling off...not an easy thing to do. Very much enjoyed! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
then let my feet lift over the cracks that might have tripped me had I stopped and thought about another time. “What’s ‘dat?” he asked as I found motion “The way I know you.” Was all I could say “Bless ya boy.” “Somday I was good ya know.” “I know Joe, I know.” Oh, MAN... this is good! |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
oops [This message has been edited by 1slick_lady (06-28-2003 12:43 PM).] |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
You knocked me out Man! I was thinking about Beal Street just this morning. I haven't been there in over 30 years, too many ghosts. Then, just when I thought it was safe, you go and post this piece of perfection. I surrender, I am going to bed and dreaming of people and places long gone by. Hey? Thanks! |
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Edder Senior Member
since 2003-04-02
Posts 671 |
I always know there will be a treat inside your posts. no words for this... |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
I love Beal now that it's all spruced up -- it was nuttin when I was growing up though...  smooth write cpat |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
I wanna go to Beal street now ya'll, and I can't afford a trip!! Loved It! |
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TasteOfOctober Member
since 2003-06-24
Posts 94 |
wow man, the entire feel of that poem was amazing. it was just so (see, this is where im lost without my expletives) real. (expletive) great man. The only difference between the creative and the conformists is that the creative will not be conquered and the conformists already are. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"Locklip Joe played for quarters as tourist passed his corner and he hoped for enough spare to buy a bottle of the good or get lucky and score a dime. They say he played with Parker once upon a time and he still makes that horn cry at least on the good days when he isn’t shaking too bad or when the ‘thritus hasn’t got him stove up." Those touches of real do it for me everytime Ron. You do this so damn well!!!!  |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
What a great story in such poetic terms. Eric |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ron: I like when you tell stories and this one I didnt want to end I saw him there . . . playing amazing xxoo |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I know..." indeed, and I am always so much wiser from reading you....  Lauren~ Through the darkness |
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