joannie struck a chord
sang the saddest of songs
of a revisiting ghost
she sang about bobbie
when the moon was full
in her soulful soprano voice
diamonds and rust, lost love
a haunting of sorts
she sang that his blue eyes
were bluer than robins eggs
i remembered those eyes
knew it to be true
and though i have never seen
a robin’s egg, one was hidden
for sure in a nest in the ivy
outside our back door
for the robin diligently
entered with juicy grubs
when it was safe to do so
when no one was looking
until one morning I found
on the unforgiving ground
a fledgling, pathetic
cold in its half made vest
i watched the distress
of the returning bird
heard its anguish
saw it take off for good
my thoughts caught joannie
was she pushed from the nest
or did she fly away
of her own accord
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I've been listening to Dylan this week.
I love his music and he is a great poet. Thanks for stopping by.
Good write Cassie.
Thank you Orchi. I appreciate you.
Joan Baez and her song Diamonds and Rust has always been a favorite of mine. She tells of her relationship with Bob Dylan and it applies so well in this poem metaphor or not. Wonderful wording and flow with a bit of a question at the end. Very nice Cassie
Thank you so much. That track is a favourite of mine as well sorenbarrett. Pleased you enjoyed the read.
Dear Cassie, even without ever hearing this album I know this poem is amazing, such imagery woven in emotion, I'm going to read up on Dylon and joan for sure and find the album, you've inspired my curiosity too. Absolutely wonderful poetry as always. 🌹
The album is well worth listening to Teddy. I am a fan of both Joan and Dylan. Pleased you enjoyed my efforts. Thank you so much dear poet.🌹
Beautiful.
Thank you kindly Thomas. I appreciate you.
a wonderfuly expressive write Cassie.
am most impressed.
Thank you Melvin for stopping by to leave a nice comment. All the best.
Saw them in what was supposed to be a joint concert on Boston Common in the early sixties. Joan sang beautifully for nearly all the time of the concert and Bob was explained as being ill. When nearly all the crowd had left, Bob showed up, stoned out of his mind, and mumbled a couple of songs until security grabbed him and took him to safety. Still two of the greats of the "Folk" era, and Bob a supreme poet, ahead of his time.
Needless to say, your poem brought back memories for me. I've been a fan of both, all my life. Your poem was a wonderful adaptation of "Diamonds and Rust." Very inventive. Loved it. - Phil A.
Lucky you seeing them both. Pleased my poem brought back memories for you. Thank you so much for stopping by ;
Write from the off, this is such an emotionally charged poem Cassie, so full of love and loss as you mention in your second verse .. it tells a tale that is clearly both autobiographical and reflective ..
Joan B's Diamonds & Rust album sits among my very own collection & the track in question is not only one of my personal favourites but must rank amongst one of the very best folk love songs of all time ..
Your concluding verse poses an intriguing question also and one that I imagine each of your fans will decide for themselves ..
I have seen Dylan many times, the last time last year in Cardiff when he was back on form and amazing .. I am due to see him again maybe for the last time this coming November in Bournemouth ..
Our European robins eggs are not blue they are creamy buff or white speckled with a reddish brown colour more so at the large end ..
I reckon Joan was referring to the US version ..
An amazing poem here Cassie, just be sure you never fail to impress and to please .. Have a marvellous Monday chuck .. Neville
Hello Neville, thank you for such a lovely in-depth review and for the info re the colour of robins eggs in the uk. Pleased to hear you like Diamonds and Rust as much as I do. In fact I will play it tomorrow as I haven’t heard it for a while. You are very generous with your comments my friend.
A fine write, Cassie. Loved it. I'm a fan of both Joan and Bob Dylan.
Thank you so much Tom. Pleased you enjoyed this poem.
A fine write to accompany so beautiful a song by Joan Baez, one of my all-time favs of her. And Dylan, one of my all-time favorite poets. I always felt so sad that they didn't stay together. 🌹
Yes, it was sad that split up AP. Thank you for such encouraging words . They are both tremedous entertainers. All the best.
A stunning poem,
hauntingly beautiful
and very poignant! 😢
I'm a fan of both,
a superb read indeed!! 👍
Thank you for
sharing poetess!!
Best wishes 🐦 🌹 🤗 Thad
Thank you Thad. They are both great artists. I appreciate your kind words my friend.
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