Another Sunday Morning with Sam

Another Sunday Morning with Sam

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
"

I dare any grumpy soul to watch a sunrise while listening to Sam Cooke and I'll be damned if your hips don't start moving and love doesn't fill your heart.

"
Our Another Sunday Morning with Sam

By 

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 



"A change is gonna come." - Sam Cooke


If a voice could color the hopeful optimism of Autumn

It would be his. 


A verse sung with a smoothness that would make angels blush

or pastel colors melt and bleed into envy 


With a tone that evoked the residuals of our deepest sorrows

but the idealistic expectations of a better day coming 


He sang with a voice that made you believe in the spiritual

that behind great billowy clouds hid a greater love


In the tabernacle of all things his sound would rise the highest

and spring forth like a parting sea towards a hopeful day


He could make the saddest song beautiful and aspirational 

remind us of what it was like to be children again and young lovers


His music could make the most stoic heart smile and hips shimmy

and calm the most angered spirit bringing forth a need to twist the night away


The soft silk and tender playfulness of timbre can turn a chord from a trickle 

into a grand unwavering shatter of a waterfall 


Nothing defines Sunday mornings watching the sunrise more

than listening to Sam Cooke while it happens; for sentimental reasons... 



© 2023 Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Author's Note

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
"What a wonderful world this would be" if "Cupid" sang for me. I would be "twistin the night away" because "You send me" to heaven all "for sentimental reasons". From Sam...with love

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What a gorgeous, soul awakening poem, Carlos! Thank you.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you kindly for your comment on this piece. Writing these words I couldn't think of any better.. read more
exquisite use of language, wonderful homage to a song, and love the melodic tone

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Sam Cooke was an amazing singer. One can not listen to his music and not be inspired to love. When h.. read more
Carlos, Sunday morning and Sam Cook. Beautiful. I like the title and I like Sam Cooke too. His voice is smooth alright. This poem of yours not only reads smoothly but is a beautiful tribute to him.


Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you. I've been listening to a lot of Sam lately. Especially during my long drive home throug.. read more
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Gee
So many great singers in the 50's and 60's, would loved to have been a teen in that era. Gonna Google and have a listen now.
A finely crafted piece

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you Gee and I totally agree. Music back then really inspired us to be and dream to be better... read more
A lovely tribute to an artist that I loved and brings back so many memories of yesteryear, when looking back, times were simpler. Thanks for the memories.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you Soren. His voice and music always haunt me but in a good way. His music has healed my hea.. read more
Your use of language in this poem is fantastic, even just the words you use are making me want to get up and dance. I find that the some of the best moments in life happen when music carries us away, almost like living in a movie montage. Great work.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate your comment. Music does that to every heart. I.. read more
A singer by the name of Seal does a cover of this song. He captures Sam's brilliance in delivering its message. Much enjoyed this one, Carlos. My body was definitely swaying!

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

thank you Kelly for your kind words. Listening to Sam Cooke sing is like falling into a bed of rose.. read more
it is an exceptional gift to be born with a singing voice
I find my efforts at singing are the fastest way to empty an auditorium

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

You are not alone my friend. I couldn't carry a tune if it had legs arms and a body. But I sure lov.. read more
The world could be doing with a few barrowloads more of better days just about now Carlos and who could argue against what a wonderful day it would be.


Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you Lorry for sharing your thoughts with me. I totally agree with you. We live in cynical ti.. read more
wonderfully crafted with great rhythm in the lines.The great Sam Cooke would approve.


Winston

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you kindly Winston for this kind comment. I could listen to his soulful music all day and con.. read more

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Added on February 20, 2023
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Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

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