ELEMENTAL MUSICA Poem by Phil Roberts
Robert Johnson went to the crossroads
And fell down on his knees The wolf was howlin' at midnight McKinley Morganfield stirred the muddy waters Singing of hoochie coochie men and mojos Right back to Charlie Patton and Son House And Blind Lemon Jefferson too Men from the land of cotton, corn liquor and jukes Always travelling hard and hard driven Playing hard and hard living These men who became legends Who touched the deepest part of souls With their elemental music And they still do By Phil Roberts © 2015 Phil Roberts |
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1 Review Added on October 29, 2015 Last Updated on October 29, 2015 AuthorPhil Robertsmacclesfield, north-west, United KingdomAboutI'm from the north-west of England where the rain lives. I am retired and a grandfather to many. I've led an "interesting" life, i suppose you could say, with lots of laughter and a few tears, like mo.. more..Writing
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