Big Band Swing.

Goldfinch60



There they were on stage, 

The big band. 

Five saxes, four trumpets, 

Four trombones, 

Piano, guitar, bass and drums, 

Creating this wonderful sound, 

The sound of swing, 

The sound of swing that was there, 

There in my early times on this world. 

Then they played that song, 

That song that brought my dad to me, 

And brought me to tears, 

One of his favourite tunes. 

I just stopped and listened, 

Listened to this tune, 

The one that was played, 

Played at his funeral. 

I also played it later at Mum’s funeral, 

And on this occasion 

While it was being played 

There in front of me I saw them, 

Saw my Mum and Dad dancing, 

Dancing together once more 

As their Spirits became one. 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 26th, 2022 00:59
  • Comment from author about the poem: Such special memories. The piece on the video is the piece of music that I have written about.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 29
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Comments7

  • bellflower

    some memories are golden and these lived in moments give us much strength to pull on our lives. We live these little moments and enjoy full. May God bless the couple where ever they are....and this band too who helped in weaving these golden memories. Good Share.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you bellflower, it is a special memory for me.

      Andy

      • bellflower

        Yes.... always have them... they\'re your strengths.... parents are always special.

      • orchidee

        A fine write and memories Gold.

      • Doggerel Dave

        Music can evoke memories
        Unfiltered by distance and time.
        You cared so for these reveries,
        This my tribute in simple rhyme.

        • Goldfinch60

          So kind Dave, thank you.

          Andy

        • dusk arising

          the sound of a big band is fantastic, nothing else like it.

          • Goldfinch60

            So true d a, so true.

            Andy

          • Bella Shepard

            With this beautiful Tommy Dorsey song playing as I read your poem, it just melts my heart. I can see why you picture your parents dancing, and why it is so meaningful. Music has such power to preserve memories and you have created a rare gem here. Thank you for sharing!

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Bella, your words are much appreciated.

              Andy

            • arqios

              If my life reached back that far I would have been quite privileged to experience the atmosphere above the enjoyment of the big bands' mere sound and video recordings.

              • Goldfinch60

                Very true Rik, but this big band was real and I was there, they were great.

                Andy

                • arqios

                  Good stuff Andy!

                • Jon Nakapalau

                  Really spun me around!

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thnak you Jon.

                    Andy



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