LIFE'S SWEET MUSIC (let's sway 'n play)

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Author's Note

One dusted-off from the archives …

"QUICKIE"
(Doubledown Style 2, or Fours 'n Sixes)
Original form created by
Richard W. Jenkins
© 19 Apr 1987

Any number of 6-line verses about anything:
Aligned left or center.

Syllable count per verse:
4/4/6/4/4/6

Rhyme scheme:
xxxa
xxxa
xxxxxb
xxxc
xxxc
xxxxxb

xxxd
xxxd
xxxxxe
xxxf
xxxf
xxxxxe

Etc...

Please, feel free to offer well-meant, constructive critique! : )

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Well written with a strong sense of rhythm & lyrical sway. This might be the peppiest poem I've ever read from you & I'm glad I found it becuz it gives me an expanded viewpoint of all your talent & tendencies! Thanks for putting a little toe-tapping upon our hearts (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Richard🖌]

Good afternoon, Margie 🎸

How surprising you've come across this little toe-tapper… it's buried so far down my list, and from your reaction, I am so happy you did. ; )
I, too, find reading your poetry quite revealing of your various temperaments, bents, and creative skills. I've never tired of your seemingly endless facets … you're a very interesting and inspiring person, to say the least.

It is a lovely pleasure to share something you seem to enjoy so much … with hugs 'n warmest blessings of thanks, Dear Margie ⁓ Richard🍃

[poetgurl (Plainly Meg)]

Life is meant to be lived, may as well enjoy it as it is, society won't change it ways
but we can help by being nicer and just dance along to the groove of it's own beat.
So nicely written. I love this write. It speaks of music that is in our soul as well as
our heart.... Now lets dance

[Richard🖌]

♫ Ahhh, another review from this wonderful Poetess 🎼

Again, you share your endearing insights -- this time, into life's beats and luring rhythms. Beautifully voiced, your words stir thoughts, feelings, and sensations seldom touched.
Thank you for your encouraging compliment and for loving anything about my humble poetic efforts; especially, for feeling it in your soul and heart.

Indeed, "Lat's dance" ; ) ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Richard🖌]

"Let's dance" ; )

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Lovely form and meter in a tuneful offering Richard and I simply loved that jolly uplifting music! Might try a 'Quickie' myself.

[Richard🖌]

Hey, John! 👍

Great to see you, my friend, and to receive your gracious words in review for this jaunty little piece … glad you enjoyed the music, too.
If you compose one i this fun, easy form, please, let me know so I can enjoy it and review it for you.

Happy day to ya! ⁓ Richard🍃

[X]

PS...nice quickie form...:)

[Richard🖌]

Thanks, Kira 🎶
Try it, you'll like it! ; )
Check this one out: https://www.writerscafe.org/writing/RichardJ/1555346/

[Just Kim]

encore, encore, One more time, This is simply grand,
enjoyed this write

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly, Dear Lady Kim 🌸

It is a pleasure to write for you … how happy I am to know you've enjoyed this lively little piece so much.

Hugs 'n smiles to You! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Patricia Wedel]

When Summer sings so sweetly at the River's edge,
loves lullaby is splashed by dancing feet... and I retreat to prayer.
gently, Pat

[Richard🖌]

Lovely words, Dear Pat 💃

I caught you dancing, splashing joyously in the riverside shallows, lost to the effulgent glow of music's bright, rhythmic spell … ohhh, but you danced sooo very well 🎶

With my warmest hug of happy thanks! ⁓ Richard🍃

[Patricia Wedel]

An effervescent scent of persuasion as the music of
the night blends with the moonlight... Amen ...

[Richard🖌]

Hear, hear!

[Ladysue]

Wanted to dance to this rhythm. Feel life’s beat and dance to its drum.
Lyrical. playful and joyful. Had me smiling from beginning. Much enjoyed this uplifting poem. :)

[Richard🖌]

Ya know what, Ladysue?

I think your lively avatar would make the perfect intro artwork for this jazzy little piece. : )
Yes, this jaunty form (by yours truly) sets a quick pace that dances or flows, trips-off-the-tongue, etc; depending on the topic it's composed for.
Ya outta give it a try sometime, I'd love that.

Thanks, Dear Ladysue, for another warm, welcome smile! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Ladysue]

It was a pleasure to read. laughing, and yes my avatar would absolutely be perfect for your jazzy little piece.
Maybe I will give the form a try. Should prove fun and challenging. :)

[Richard🖌]

Let me know … I'd love to review it for you. : )

[Ladysue]

gave it the ol’ college try and it’s posted..

[Richard🖌]

Did you say, "It's posted.."?
I looked through all your poems, but did not see it???

[kitty]

Music Invigorates the mind, body and soul. Just what is needed in times like these! Just the medicine needed. You have injected vim and vigor with these words but what else could be expected from the 'healer'? Your presence on this site is a true revival of all that was and still is a guarantee to happiness/liveliness - if there is such a word!
Keep doing what you do best! Thank you Sir Richard!

[Richard🖌]

Ah, M'Dear, Lady Kitty 🎶

So many kinds of musical melodies, tunes, and symphonies to give rhythmic beat to mind, heart, soul, and body in such ways that seem endless in joy, pleasure, even ecstasy.
How's one to choose, of is there even a reason to when we can partake of them all … consider your own words here, so like a soft, sweet refrain wafted-in on a warm Summer breeze.

Beautiful, Kitty, cozy thank you hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[kitty]

After Respite it is fitting to 'Invigorate' our senses and keep alive memories of days that have been. What else is there but those memories to keep us going in times such as these?!! Fare thee well Mi'Lord. Keep safe. Keep your ink flowing.

[heavenscentgirl1]

Thank YOU for dusting this one off and sharing it with us Richard. I enjoyed the twirl around the the room as I ead your words and felt the spring in your step. Well said and a very enjoyable read Richard. Many Hugs and Blessings to YOU 🤗🙏🙏🙏. Mj 😇

[Richard🖌]

Mary Jo 🎹

You are so very welcome, and I thank you dearly for reading, enjoying, and appreciating the beat and rhythm of my pen's heartbeats upon the page.

Brings back day of yore with a sweet young lady bopping to Elvis' "Stuck On You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ6yAYHsHqg
or "A Fool Such As I" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ5LQb5PQsc and there is always "Treat Me Nice" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LE2jmW9XdY

Thanks for the "many" hugs and blessings … ummm! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[heavenscentgirl1]

Always my Pleasure Richard & Elvis has always my favorite & his music will never be forgotten. Enjoy your day. 🤗🙏🦋