James Paul

A biographical piece

 

James Paul
By Mark Pearce © 2007

 

                        A prima Donna at times,
                        Head strong.
                        Particular.
                        Dedicated to the craft
                        As a workman upon the temple.

                        Soft and hard with a
                        Left-handed, artful mind.
                        Down to Earth.
                        Head in the clouds.

                        Forward looking.
                        Musical spelunker.
                        A Teddy Boy miraculously transfused
                        Through symphonic conversion.

                        Only the best bassist.
                        In the world.
                        Ever.
                        Not too good a painter,
                        Really.

                        Vocal Hydra –
                        The Crooner.  
                        The Screamer.
                        And Elvis.

                        Honest.
                        Cute.
                        Too cute.
                        A businessman,
                        And backdoor friend.

                        A melodist
                        Carrying something.
                        Revealing the simple
                        Love in song.

                        Age defying.
                        Compassionate.
                        Competitive.
                        Supported and supporting.

                        He listens to his children –
                        Making him
                        A world class Dad.

 

Author's Note

The note for reviewers has been placed in a bottle flung of the coast of Nova Scotia.