Goldfinch60

Mary Lou Williams.

Why does this keep on happening?

All my life I have listened to music,

I have jazz coming out of my ears,

But once again I am surprised

By an unknown Jazzer

Born thirty years before I was,

But have only heard of her this week.

Her touch on the piano is wonderful,

Her compositions so compelling,

I am enthralled by her work.

But yet again I am surprised,

Surprised I have not heard of her,

Not heard of Mary Lou Williams,

But I have now and her music will live on,

Live on within me.