Background Music Before Sleep

In the asphalt homeland 
I lay down to sleep 
   In the background 
a saxophone wails
  and relaxes tired muscles 
Streetlights cut through the darkness
    The day has passed 
as days do 
   This city dweller 
wishes to head off to 
    dreamland 
Jazz in the background 
   lets his mind wander 
through sweet pathways 
     not created 
 by the hands of man 
   My heart beats with a rhythm 
stolen from the heart of the city 
Sax wails, drums beat 
pianist plays lovely riffs
     My dreams will be filled with joy 
 tonight 
for I know 
   there are plenty 
of 
others
in 
this 
city 
   who will join
me in the jazz fantasia  
   which awaits us
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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October 7, 2014 at 6:29 PM
Matt, of course you are a Libra, that's why we get along so well. Stopping by to say hi, and enjoy your latest poem. Glad to see you enjoying the beat, drawn by men. A happy poem, my friend. Always. Linda
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October 7, 2014 at 6:25 PM
Excellent piece! I always love to listen to some nice and soft background music. Be piano, instrumental classicals, jazz etc. I just love the sounds of big bands and solo pianists to sweeten ones mood and delight our hearts and souls to help us to dream create or sleep. There's nothing like the lullaby of whatever great music or sound we choose to enjoy. Have a lovely evening! xxxx D.
Kiser Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:39 PM
I can feel the music, the energy of the room, the vibrations of the band...well done.
Trifiatis Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 5:53 AM
The rhythm of your poem follows night's symphony with excellent results, dear Matthew!
Kendrick Avatar
October 6, 2014 at 4:32 PM
The rhythm of the city must be a beautiful tune..I enjoyed reading your wonderful sheet music..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Horne Avatar
October 6, 2014 at 3:26 PM
lovely melodious write, my friend
Deschler Avatar
October 6, 2014 at 1:51 AM
My ears can just hear the smooth notes floating in the background, as I read your poem. I really enjoyed this relaxing write. Lovely work, Matthew!
Anish Avatar
October 6, 2014 at 5:59 PM
Thanks Kelly - always good to hear from you. I look forward to reading more of your work Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Dietrich Avatar
October 5, 2014 at 8:52 PM
wonderful, I would love to hear that city jazz!!!
Smith Avatar
October 5, 2014 at 7:40 PM
The sounds that make it feel like home...mine is the sound of the train rolling by....cheers
Long Avatar
October 5, 2014 at 5:52 PM
nice job on this poem.. Nice use of imagery. keep up the writing.
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