A Little Jazz

A drummer, two guitars and bass
Were playing in the perfect place – 
Right near the entrance to the park,
The ideal spot to make their mark.

The instruments alone supplied
The soundtrack which so satisfied
That singing really wasn’t missed;
To listen, one could not resist.

We grabbed a bench and sat a while.
No passerby held back a smile.
The concert, naturally, was free;
Five dollars garnered a CD.

Their bag filled up with money tossed,
The music worthy of the cost.
A little jazz can quite transfix
And so our fiver joined the mix.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Murray Avatar
August 9, 2017 at 7:01 AM
There is a jazz festival in Derry, a town close to me Ilene. I love going in to enjoy all the different types of jazz music. Your poem is a lovely reminder of summer fun.
Bauer Avatar
August 9, 2017 at 4:50 PM
i'd love to go to a jazz festival, jean! it's so great to hear music outdoors. thank you for the comment...
Wanter Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 6:33 PM
Reminds me of a day spent on the grass with a friend listening to a senior man's band playing "Golden Oldies." I liked it!
Bauer Avatar
August 9, 2017 at 4:48 PM
glad you could connect to my poem, sunlite! thanks for taking the time to comment...
Sands Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 5:08 PM
That sounds fun Ilene! Nice one :)
Bauer Avatar
August 9, 2017 at 4:48 PM
thank you, heidi! i appreciate the comment...
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