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Songs of Harlem
Contributed by
FleurdeSang
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Tuesday, 17th May 2005 @ 02:36:21 PM in AEST
Topic:
InspirationalPoems
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Tender kisses of a somber saxophone,
Low sighs of jazz reveries,
Flowing like a pleasant scent in the breeze,
From some foreign flower,
Bittersweet Harlem Blues…
Hot friction, quick rubbin’ of caramel fingers,
Snappin’ to the rhythm, slow and distant…
Tales of harsh streets, cold nights, broken homes,
Mama’s repetitious prayin’,
To anything that’ll take time to listen…
I scream to the sky,
Make me stone!
No more pain, no more gain,
Lovin’ embraces from Loneliness,
Abandoned in a desolate confinement,
My eternal tomb,
Life…
16 miles, my weary legs are still walkin’,
Draggin’ down a useless path,
Dreams of mirrors, the face lookin’ in,
Ain’t mine…
I hear the demons callin’,
Deep within this tainted mind,
Their squeeling violins lurin’ me in…
Each shudderin’ breath,
I die…
A silky whisper of sorrowful poetry,
Neglected woes from brown lips,
Liquid pain streamin’, through an illusions’ eyes,
What’s it’s name? Who gives a damn?
Save your sympathies for a sista who cares,
Stare at the woman next to you,
Latina… caramel sweetness… me…
Listen closely to this hymn I sing,
Savor it, like Sangria wine,
Delicious, rollin’ on your tongue: the taste of your lover’s kiss…
Bittersweet: memories of a not-so-long-ago past,
Clenched fists, hopin’ to find faith inside,
Not surprised to discover,
EMPTINESS…
Sway to the music,
That the solemn saxophone sacrifices,
The chocolaty poetry the lips whisper,
The story that my fingers wish to weave…
Songs of Harlem…
Copyright ©
FleurdeSang
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2005-05-17 14:36:21]
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Re: Songs of Harlem
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by emokid on
Tuesday, 17th May 2005 @ 03:27:43 PM AEST
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It has been a long time since I heard great true spoken word out of harlem well since Kaufman I do believe Great imagery I can still feel the cold plastic seating of bus system riding down houston good job keep it up
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Re: Songs of Harlem
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by MorningDove on
Tuesday, 17th May 2005 @ 03:28:32 PM AEST
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Brilliant presentation of the most powerful music I have ever heard. Jazz, blues, someone singing the pain of their heart and soul. Never been to Harlem but love the music. Been to Beale Street in Memphis and Bourbon St in NOLA and sit and soaked it up like a sponge. It is like an addicition. You either love it or hate it. I crave it!
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Re: Songs of Harlem
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by mina-1 on
Tuesday, 17th May 2005 @ 04:18:04 PM AEST
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Stephy your talent shines through ur remarkable work. You capture the heart and soul of whatever u write about. No doubt your skill in writing is extraordinary. Sweet music to my ears sista. Your work never ceases to amaze me. Well done sweet girl.
*love & hugs* from ur fan/friend,
~sue~
5 shining stars for u |
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Re: Songs of Harlem
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by DorianChambers on
Tuesday, 17th May 2005 @ 05:20:04 PM AEST
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Cool and beautiful . . .
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Re: Songs of Harlem
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by sweetangeluk on
Wednesday, 18th May 2005 @ 02:43:53 PM AEST
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Beautiful images form in my mind. I can hear the music as I sway to the beat. Thank you for taking me there
Divine
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