She Sings

love blossoms with a street musician

She Sings

 

As my time races up the chimney and out

I wish to disappear for a while or less.

My face is so chapped

by the bright piles of snowmen racing into

the street to die in a rundown (baseball?).

I’m bewildered and bare.

For now?

 

She crept into my life like a yacht in the fog,

that glowing cat

(from Cheshire)

splashing smiles across her face.

Her guitar case was opened in case

litterbugs threw money there

while she sang like a violin played with

a crossbow.

As I melted toward her she let go a laugh

as dainty as teacups:

My heart was just bouncing

around like the wind storms decorating

my tree (at home).

My tea cup was full, and my heart wore

a grin.

 

dan © 2015

Reviews

[Roshan Nair]

Well you've captured the spirit of the street musician in an incredibly slick way so to speak my friend. I too could imagine a melody running across this piece and meeting it perfectly. It takes a different breed of musical spirit to perform as they do day in and day out. Great topic to write about. cheers!

[dan]

Roshan, Thank you, and yes I've always been fascinated (and more than a bit envious) of the street musician and their free spirit ways. Hey, you're a musician...have you ever done this? Let me know when you do and I'll come throw some green in your instrument case! take care...dan

[Tks]

dan.. I could imagine this just being a song! Your words really show your infatuation towards this woman who has melted you, and stolen her heart with her singing. I wish you all of the best!

[dan]

Tks, thank you so much for your kind words. This actually was not about anyone in particular, I've just always held a fascination for street musicians so I kind of invented a composite character and "fell in love" with her. I'm so happy you liked it! take care...dan

[success]

grear and interesting piece

[dan]

Thank you for your read and review. take care...dan

[Lina Lotus]

I enjoyed this great poem. The imagery was vibrant. I saw her play her melodies and the story unraveled in my head. You had a huge smile there :) the pace was perfect

[dan]

Lina, Thank you for the kind words, truly appreciated. I've bookmarked your page and will stop by soon to return the favor of a read/review. take care...dan

[AprilRN1210]

wheeew, the imagery in this one sure took me on a journey.. I do like the sweet emotion expressed within this poetic story-telling.. I like the word play as well.. overall, nice job.. I enjoyed:)

[Michelle Coleman]

I enjoyed the lightness of this piece. I am reminded of traveling street musicians who set up in corners and in downtown squares. There is a lot of charm here.

[dan]

Michelle, Thank you for the read/review. One of my friends on WC is a spoken word poet who performs with street musicians; he's called Rico X. You should check him out also, he's very good. take care...dan

[MsJewel]

This is lovely...sweet and lovely. Such a delight to read!

:) Julie

[dan]

Thank you for your read/review. It is always appreciated. take care...dan

[Olivia]

You paint a detailed and interesting picture in this piece. I can basically hear her.

[dan]

Is she any good? Seriously, thank you Olivia for taking the time to read and review. take care...dan

[Olivia]

Yes she is really good, and knows it.

[Jerome F Knox III pseud..]

Beautifully penned. I do spoken word in downtown with sidewalk musicians and singers. It's an amazing experience just like this poem.

[dan]

Thank you, Rico. Coming from you, with the experience you've had, means a great deal. I hope your spoken word adventures continue to go well for you. take care...dan

[Jerome F Knox III pseudonym Nefarious J. Dorsey]

Spoken word helps to put the penned words to the ear of the audience... I perform tomorrow and I am about to work on spoken word album.

[dan]

Hey, that's great! Good luck to you with that project. take care...dan

[~]

Ohhhh... yes this poems matches mine. Definitely a heart thief this lady. I loved your usage of the word grin for the heart. It expresses a lot of emotion and happiness. Beautiful!

[dan]

ms, Thank you, I think yours tugged at the heartstrings more than mine, but I'm happy the way it turned out. take care...dan