All That Jazz

It's been year's

Oh, how I missed you

The closer I get

The rejoicement I hear,

It's aching where I long to be

Where the streets

Flow with performances

And local melodies

Stir the inner child within me,

The scent of New Orleans style recipes

Permeate the air

Vendors from all walks of life

Selling such wonderful treats,

Art and beauty everywhere you turn

Walking along the Riverwalk
To view the Mighty Mississippi

Watching the tug boats pass

Feeling blessed that a few times

I had the pleasure to ride

And to climb aboard The Steamboat Natchez Riverboat

And hear those paddle wheels churn,

I was pleased to cross that threshold

Enjoying a delightful dinner on the deck

And crossing the Ferry to just

Admire the late night sky-scape

The City beholds,

Breathtaking to me

Wish others could see

The way it makes me feel,

The Big Easy 

Has always stirred my soul

All the history and so much more

They open their arms

Feels like home

Give all they have

Especially All That Jazz.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this really gives a great feel to the longing to get back to that place, where there is "all that jazz"---

there seems to be such a magnetic connection people have toward that city...

i hope to visit it someday.

but you brought it to us..which i thank you for.

jacob

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you so much and yes I do suggest for everybody to go at least once

[A Soap Mess Stories]

I lives this ... Nice memories.

[tarryfranck97]

Yes indeed and thank you

[DrD]

New Orleans homage. Been thee, done that. Well done, Tarry.

[Tarry Franck]

It's such a fun place to be. Thank you

[C.C. Marx]

Painted in such a beautiful uplifting light it makes me want go and experience all Fha New Orleans has to offer

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you

[quinfinn]

i love the diversity and charm which is Nawlins.....i have visited there several times. once, right after fat tuesday, i ran into the members of the group "garbage" over on Bourbon St and got to chat with them, such a cool city....this poem gives it love and does it justice as well. hope the wind stays away from offshore and the rain dont overflow lake P again!

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you

[Lover Of Words]

AHH my favorite... but now your going to have too take me too New orleans NOW! lol i love this fun and cheerful peice

[Tarry Franck]

Yes, we need to go. And thank you :)

[Lover Of Words]

Your welcome!

[Mia]

I want to go to New Orleans now :(
This poem is great...the wonderful descriptions make it easy to envision the scene!

[Tarry Franck]

You would have so much fun :) Thank you for the kindness :)

[Frieda P]

All that jazz yes! I love New Orleans, have been there half a dozen times, this brings back such wonderful memories for me, thank you. ;-)

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you :)

[Frieda P]

Now you've got me salivating for the food, just took my pics out to reminisce, saw Norah Jones while I was there, there's so many great artists and Bourbon Street, well that's a whole different poem! ;-)

[David Scott]

To feel the energy and familiarity of a place is something special. Then add music... and food... and sunsets over the water... Well, that is just a little bit of Heaven. Thank you for the trip and the enjoyabel write.
Be well.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you :)

[Damien Davison]

Such nice imagery here, never been to any of those places, but you describe them well, with great choice words to effect the mind. I was pleased to read it!

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you :)