Sitting at Heavens Door.

Goldfinch60



There I was in my heaven,

Just sitting in my chair,

The wonder of jazz

Playing from the radio,

Reading a book

By my favourite author,

A glass of red wine by my side.

What else could I ask for?

I WAS in heaven.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 6th, 2017 01:54
  • Comment from author about the poem: There is a Jazz programme on the radio on early Saturday Evenings in the UK which I have been listening to for years, I normally listen to it while I am preparing the meal for my wife and I. This week I had to prepare the meal early as it needed time in the oven. The food went in the oven, I poured myself a glass of wine, put on the radio picked up my book and just relaxed. (My wife, who is not very well, went up to have a lie down so I was not ignoring her)
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 52
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Comments10

  • burning-embers

    As a sax player you can guess I'm a fan of jazz too. This 50's era is actually my favorite period and i have several jerry and chet recordings. More into Sonny Rollins of that era tho. I can harmonise with your blissful description of this relaxing time. A very evocative write. Thank you.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you b-e, that 50's era is my favourite as well, I like all types of jazz but the 50's cool jazz is wonderful.
      I think that I have nearly all Chet Baker's recordings. I certainly have all the Miles Davis ones.

      • burning-embers

        The very last chet recordings of his concerts/gigs i found to be the most soulful both with his unique singing voice and fluffy trumpet. Truly worth listening to. Miles was best in 50's i agree, both with his own and others groups. In particular 'so what' but what on earth is coltrane doing on that track (not a fan).

      • Michael Edwards

        Your poem sounds like an ideal piece of heaven - must get more into jazz - see what you're doing G!! 🙂

        • Goldfinch60

          Jazz is wonderful, thanks Michael.

        • BRIAN & ANGELA

          MORNIN' ANDY ~ "If music be the Food of Love ~ play on !" The SAX has a heavenly sound ~ shunned by stiff starchy classical orchestras ~ but the are so many great SAXOPHONISTS in Heaven now ~ that they must out number the Harpists. Sax and Harp Jazz duo in a Pub in Lanelli (S Wales) now there's heaven ! Love the CD love the Poem ~ "Lazin' on a Sunday Afternoon in Birdland AMEN !" Thanks for caring ~ BRIAN

        • Goldfinch60

          Thanks Brian, absolute bliss.

        • Louis Gibbs

          I, too, was a big fan of jazz in the fifties, and loved Gerry Mulligan. I was right there at the table digging it with you, Goldie!

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you Louis. Cool, man, cool.

          • rrodriguez

            So, instead of listening to love songs, which I do when I write, jazx is where is at... Enjoyed it...

            • Goldfinch60

              Certainly in my life. Thanks rr.

              • rrodriguez

                You bet...

              • orchidee

                A fine write G. Glimpses, moments (lasting several moments) of heaven! Erm, 'Elvis' is at our church - has all his records. He don't look like him though, but he is known in town as 'Elvis'.

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thanks Orchi. Elvis lives in us all.

                  • orchidee

                    I got a bit concerned, because in a more strict church that the one where 'Elvis' is, they may call it 'idolatry' and ban Elvis, The Beatles, whoever...

                  • FredPeyer

                    You said it so well, Goldfinch. What else could be there to make us happy? Maybe female companionship!

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thanks Fred, my female companionship was having a lay down.

                    • myself and me

                      It is the kind of heaven for me. Shall create my own. Like your poem.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you m and m, most kind,

                      • malubotelho

                        I always say that one can live in heaven or hell. You just have to tune to one or other station. Nice writing. Awesome

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Thank you very much.



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