Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Bring Congregation and Songbirds Alive

A banjo on her knee
A phrase that makes me smile
I have never seen this myself

But I have played a tambourine
Not in church like two of the regulars,
But in my house, and outside, in my forest.

It makes worship ever jazzier, 
In both a church and the woods.

Brings congregation and songbirds alive, 
Competition on.

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Kim Rodrigues July 26, 2019 at 8:27 AM In Hawaii, we had a ukulele player during home group bible study. I can hear the songbirds and Caren, like a faerie, whimsically playing her tambourine. You are a joy, sweet gal! Caren Krutsinger July 26, 2019 at 11:30 AM Thank you my dear friend, Kim, this made me laugh.

Rhona Mcferran July 25, 2019 at 11:22 PM I'm jealous! I must get a tambourine one of these days... (or should I get a banjo for my knee?) hahaha ;D Love this poem, only wish I could hear the "competition"! ;) Caren Krutsinger July 26, 2019 at 11:31 AM You have to get a tambourine and play it in the woods. Loudly sing also or chant. I prefer chanting.

Arturo Michael July 25, 2019 at 7:49 PM I'm sure they get curious when they hear you playing the tambourine in the forest... Caren Krutsinger July 26, 2019 at 11:31 AM My neighbors are using power tools all the time - cutting down sheds, or building garages or what have you. They hear me chanting and they wisely keep their chain saws to themselves.

Kurt Ravidas July 25, 2019 at 5:35 PM I was a drummer when I was young, but the girls liked guitarists. A drama of my life. Then I learned to play, but it was too late) Caren Krutsinger July 26, 2019 at 11:32 AM We have drums all over our house, Kurt. We are both drummers. I am the one that cannot drum with any kind of rhythm except Willie Nelson's off beat rhythm. Which is the only one I hear.

Connie Marcum Wong July 25, 2019 at 2:40 PM This sounds like so much fun. My daughter plays the piano so much better than me and we sing Christmas songs with the girls. I do enjoy music. It frees the soul to soar. I enjoyed your poem Caren. xxoo Caren Krutsinger July 26, 2019 at 11:32 AM I love music. It makes me insanely happy. And I do adore that feeling!

Jennifer Proxenos July 25, 2019 at 2:12 PM I like this poem - tambourine, songbirds, Banjo, a happy write and very true, will make the congregation jazzier and happier. Hugs and blessings dear Caren, Jennifer. Caren Krutsinger July 26, 2019 at 11:33 AM I love being happy, and I am reminding myself that it is time to stop being ill and start being joyful again.