And All That Jazz

And All That Jazz

A Poem by TTBoy28

A be-bop and you don't stop

Lose one genre and there's a flop

The hip hop cool artists of yesterday

have paved the way for them today

 

They created and played the high notes

that today enable youngsters to buy cars and boats

And planes, trains, and automobiles

tell the stories of how one feels

 

Just listen closely today and you'll hear

all the disrespect and ample fear

For many would like to forget the past

and use their talent and keep the cash

 

Their parents have not taught them

of the role they played in history

As melodic as a gospel hymn

without proper credit jazz artists aren't even a mystery

 

There are those of yesteryear

when vibing to a mixed tune

would silently and gently cheer

tossing their head back towards the moon

 

Reflecting so on days of old

can then bring resentment and fear

For sharing tales of glory and gold

today is thought best kept in the rear

 

And all that Jazz still is heard

It's just not remembered the way it should be

But today is today with the spoken word

And the stage is set for those we see

© 2010 TTBoy28


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so true...yes so true. This piece really grabbed my attention as u might know from my profile my first luv is writing but a very close second for me is music...rapp/hiphop to be specific. My son actually produces and sells beats but in his sparetime hez been writing a book about the demoralization and sell out of today's hip hop music scene and im telling u all this to give u great kudos because your poem very beautifully and effectively sums up this messege hez spent time and resources writing about...very nicely done...I think your a gifted writer and I enjoy reading you a great deal. I think your writing has an honesty to it that is somehow getting lost in todays writing industry. Your word choices and use of analogy is quite refreshing in this capacity...nice

Posted 14 Years Ago


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I really like this. You are an incredible writer.

Posted 14 Years Ago


so true...yes so true. This piece really grabbed my attention as u might know from my profile my first luv is writing but a very close second for me is music...rapp/hiphop to be specific. My son actually produces and sells beats but in his sparetime hez been writing a book about the demoralization and sell out of today's hip hop music scene and im telling u all this to give u great kudos because your poem very beautifully and effectively sums up this messege hez spent time and resources writing about...very nicely done...I think your a gifted writer and I enjoy reading you a great deal. I think your writing has an honesty to it that is somehow getting lost in todays writing industry. Your word choices and use of analogy is quite refreshing in this capacity...nice

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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TTBoy28
TTBoy28

Atlanta, GA



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The truth shall set you free. I try to be adventurous. I am spontaneous. I love nature but love to write only about personal events. You can tell when something is made up. It could still sound g.. more..

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