A New Freedom

...for John Coltrane


Shrieking and squawking, following 
prophets through uncharted waters,
wailing in sustained arpeggios.
He mimics constellations, blazing stars
in rich profusion, pulling passion
into focus with a dark yet supple tone.

Religions and mythologies, 
screams of souls in harsh enslavement, 
sources for his stark doxologies;
charting new boundaries of rhythm
and rhyme, a new definition
his legacy, growing with time.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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December 9, 2008 at 12:56 PM
My husband is a huge jazz fan - and I think, not sure so forgive me if I am off - that this is one amazing jazz musician. What a tribute! I guess you like his music, huh? Couldn't tell. : ) Love, Shar
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December 7, 2008 at 2:09 PM
This is a thought provoking poem. Nice dedication. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Keep on writing! Karen
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December 7, 2008 at 7:47 AM
We were just listening to some of his music yeserday on the car radio , during trip we took to the mountains. Yes..he left a legacy! Nice tribute, your poem. ~ Carrie
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