Thursday, October 18, 2012

Blues For You Too



Photo ©2012 R. Burnett Baker



this poetry of blues


these blues faded into night long ago 

along your journey to the world;  these 

eyes open red singing each refrain, 

every moribund note, from horn to voice. 

"no!" Big Mama, "no!"  Billie,  "no!" Francine:

"no no no!"  there still are ears 

aching to hear Sweet Emma sing 

"I'm Alone Because I Love You.”  



Poem © 2012 R. Burnett Baker

2 comments:

  1. It's not over until she sings.... love blues, oh just lovely blues to soothe the passions of love! Ha! Ha! Your poem just put me on a thoughtful phase!

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  2. Like Karen I really love the blues! I'm toe tappin' to Sweet Emma as I cook dinner! "I'm Alone Because I Love You" is right up there with "I'd Be Outta Jail Now if I'd Shot You When I Shoulda"! Happy weekend!

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