Writer of prose, Singer of bluesA Poem by David O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic)similaritiesA good poet can be likened
to an old blues singer You’ve got to have experienced life in all it’s rainbow variations You’ve got to have the scars From life’s long, hard winter You’ve got to show the lines… The creases and striations Songs torn from life With gut-wrenching intensity Words expressed on small black keyboard Marine band harmonica expressing emotions A plaintive E-chord…long ebony fingers Sorrow…sadness…smallness…immensity Memories addressed, then electronically stored While back porch steps record…only evanescent devotions Singer of blues…purveyor of prose Both rent ragged, both experience-rich Both life -haggard,…with hopes and woes Blues singer, prose writer…same niche © 2012 David O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic) |
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Added on April 15, 2012 Last Updated on April 15, 2012 AuthorDavid O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic)Las Vegas, NVAboutBorn in Kentucky, teen years in Loveland Ohio, old in age, young in mind, I'm not human, I don't believe in religion, love. faith or trust, I do believe in: lil' kids, ol' dogs, leprechauns, and water.. more..Writing
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