This week the source of inspiration on Carpe Diem Sparkling Stars is an American poet James A. Emanuel and his four haiku, written about Mahalia Jackson:
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« I sing the LORD’S songs »
(psalms once tough to stay alive,
alarm clock on five).
Cinnamon cheeks, Lord,
cornbread smile. SONGS feed your ribs
when you’re hungry, chile.
Washboard certainties,
soldierly grace, text and style
in her brimming face.
Your hand on your heart,
her voice in your ear: pilgrim,
rest easy. Sit here.
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I tried not to wander too far from the same mood and spirit while writing mine:
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smoothly seducing
from the stage in a downtown bar
the sounds of his trumpet
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oh, my, love Miles Davis, and will certainly write to this today … 🙂
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lovely.
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Beautiful haiku tribute to a great trumpet player!
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Lovely and seductive.
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Beautifully done!
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A real beauty Ese …. a very strong imagery … that first line is really awesome.
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