Posts Tagged ‘Swing’

Aging Musically (Haiku)

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Nursing nostalgia,
the tribute bands play covers —
relive what wasn’t.

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The injured cellist,
forced to bow out of concerts,
retires her bow.

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The big bands play swing —
old couples dance joyously,
then reclaim their canes.

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Three childhood friendships —
treasured, instrumental —
piano, oboe, flute.

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(The first haiku was inspired by Writer’s Island’s tribute theme. The fourth haiku was inspired by Monday Memories’ friendship theme.)

We Don’t Think We Can Dance, But We Do It Anyway

Friday, November 27th, 2009