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ALL IT TAKES

ALL IT TAKES

All it takes is a gentle chord in muted brass
The track does not need to be a tearjerker
But that certain sound always hits the mark
Not just lungs and lips to make the sound
Discipline for sure, but needs emotion too
And nostalgia echoes with tears in my eyes
Of days gone by with modest contributions
A part of sometimes magical arrangements
Capturing images of my deepest thoughts
Finally freed, and let loose into the world
To inspire, maybe trigger some memories
It may die away into silence, yet it lingers
Perhaps to even haunt another open mind

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Suzette Richards

Date: 7/10/2024 1:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement, Howard. Your opening and closing lines struck a chord with me and parcel the content up to a T.

Ink Empress

Date: 7/9/2024 2:23:00 PM

As always a profound writ dear howard, I especially love the lines “ And nostalgia echoes with tears in my eyes Of days gone by with modest contributions” that hits deep and resonates strongly! Pleasure reading this! Congratulations on your win