I’m painting on a palette
inside the subway
Don’t look for me tomorrow, when the paint runs out
I stared at his wet lips, closing on a steel trumpet flower
I heard noises of levitation
Devouring its freedom as a delicacy
The feet stumping and the chest banging
Like a cat making love to jazz in the alley
Like God in friendly harmony
My lines are jagged and intentional
As the music flows to chance
in beauty
I crown every pallet
I could almost throw myself in a trance
Like the notes from the empty pockets of his breath
the train moans in the aimless circles
dizzying bliss
as I leave with painted hands
- Author: Parisab ( Offline)
- Published: March 19th, 2023 14:09
- Comment from author about the poem: Jazz in the train station
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Comments5
beautiful wording
so vivid it surpasses poetic dimensionality
thanks for sharing, dear poet
I appreciate you accepting the invitation and reading with comments. One of the best compliments was my son accompanying me to a jazz concert and then recognizing those moments in this poem:)
wow, that must have been so fulfilling
I always try to emphasise we should all
'utilise' our art, keep it sincere and true to us
and then we may be rewarded with experiences
like yours,
thank you for sharing and gifting me a smile
you must be so proud of nurturing
such an attentive and bright, mind
As the music flows to chance …
Such mellifluous imagery. Perhaps a piece I’ve posted speaking to how I feel Jazz and hip hop are the same could tempt a read and a shared thought? Titled
Thelonius Reborn as the Dee Oh Double G
"Like a cat making love to Jazz in the alley..." ' Wow! - Killer punchline, dear writer. Raw and suave at the same time this write. A definite fave. I have a feeling I'll be visiting your offerings a lot more going forth. Be proud of the words. Beautiful character, sculpted to perfection. ❤
I am glad that you connected to my heartfelt scribbles! WORD…
🙏🏼
Great words Parisab showing the freedom that jazz can bring.
Andy
Thanks for visiting and yes indeed that’s the jazz spirit!
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