New Orleans Man

New Orleans Man

A Poem by MachinaWriter
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A poem...

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I once knew a man who sang the blues
-on a corner in New Orleans.
With a broken guitar and no shoes
-he sang away the devils and fiends.

He sang to the moon
He sang to the sun
He sang to the heavens above.

He played such a tune,
-that his fingers went numb
He sang about loss and love.

This man played, 'til his heart just quit
-now he no longer sings.
They left his guitar, broken and split
-on that corner in New Orleans.

Now, I keep a window open
-and listen for the sound
Of a soulful, shattered guitar.

From a heart that's broken,
-and a voice that drowned,
The sound of every bar.

I once knew a man who sang the blues
-outside my window, in New Orleans.
With a broken guitar, he played a tune
-that banished my devils and fiends.

© 2012 MachinaWriter


Author's Note

MachinaWriter
Wrote this in one quick sitting. Its one of those things where I just set my pen to paper and this is what came out. Hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think. Criticism is always welcome ^^

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You have a very distinctive, quirky and riddle-like way of writing, and you don't see that very much today, its excellent, if you keep up writing like this you'll be in good shape. This poem had a creative theme that I haven't heard put this way until just now.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MachinaWriter

12 Years Ago

Wow, thanks ^^ That really means a lot. Its good to hear when people find your work unique or distin.. read more



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Wow..took me by surprise and having been to New Orleans many a time..I could see him on his corner.. Why do all your poems seem like songs to me? You should try your hand at song writing. Classic Neil Young here..and I don't listen much to classic rock but this seemed to fit his growly voice.I'll be your manager LOL

Posted 11 Years Ago


MachinaWriter

11 Years Ago

Ha, I love music. I hear it all the time, even when I'm writing poetry. Only problem is, I can't sin.. read more
Southern Cross

11 Years Ago

I'm always with the buds in my ears LOL..and I can't sing or carry a tune but damn... good music is .. read more
MachinaWriter

11 Years Ago

Nah, you can say what you want lol I definitely feel you there. But it goes both ways haha Because b.. read more
You have a very distinctive, quirky and riddle-like way of writing, and you don't see that very much today, its excellent, if you keep up writing like this you'll be in good shape. This poem had a creative theme that I haven't heard put this way until just now.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MachinaWriter

12 Years Ago

Wow, thanks ^^ That really means a lot. Its good to hear when people find your work unique or distin.. read more
I would not italicize "my" in the last line, takes away from the awesome rhythm you have going on. Thanks for sharing.

Posted 12 Years Ago


MachinaWriter

12 Years Ago

Yeah, I was thinking of doing that anyways. When you mentioned it, I went ahead and fixed it. Thanks.. read more
A great write once again! I love the melodic repetition! Brilliant

Posted 12 Years Ago


MachinaWriter

12 Years Ago

Yeah, I felt that the repetition would be a good fit for the content of this poem.
One of my favorite pieces of yours, though I say it so often. This is really, truly beautiful in its own lovely way. Great job.

Posted 12 Years Ago


MachinaWriter

12 Years Ago

Thanks ^^ The idea of a blues singer playing on a corner in New Orleans just clicked with me. I love.. read more
this is really nice, it sounds like it could be lyrics to a blues song

i enjoyed reading it, as always!

Posted 12 Years Ago


MachinaWriter

12 Years Ago

I've always been a big fan of blues musicians, so this was fun to write. I really wish I could sing,.. read more
Sirius King

12 Years Ago

i love blues myself, tho i sing and write...ive never tried to write a blues song, but i think this .. read more
Its funny how music can feed our souls, whether we are happy or depressed it somehow soothes our hearts. The streets of NYC have the occasional music players and I can't help but always watch. Great ending, nicely done.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MachinaWriter

12 Years Ago

I feel the same way. Its one of the things I miss about the city. There's a lot of soul in the city,.. read more

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Added on October 19, 2012
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MachinaWriter

Springfield, IL



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