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Hurtin' Songs

Someday, someone will bring back de Blues
Crying songs of yesterday
When we were young
When no better than de hurting songs were sung
Heartbreak caused us all to bruise

Someday, another Billie Holliday will rise up
A Bessie, Howlin’ Wolf, and Bobby Bland
Ella belting from de heart
Their deep-down message from de start
Blip, blub-a-do, wop, bip-bop a ‘bup.

written September 9, 2021

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Shirley Hawkins Date: 9/10/2021 8:54:00 PM I never felt more like singing de Blues... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/10/2021 9:41:00 PM I'm so happy you had this reaction, Shirley. It proves my poem was what I intended it to be.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 9/10/2021 6:12:00 AM I love this poem but especially this part Hank "Blip, blub-a-do, wop, bip-bop a ‘bup." You inner child is at work! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/10/2021 9:01:00 AM I tried my best to imitate Ella Fitzgerald with my sounds, but not sure I succeeded. I love jazz and de blues. Glad you enjoyed it.

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 9/9/2021 9:29:00 PM Hi, I used to enjoy listening to Tom Waits and his raspy voice. Not sure if that qualifies as Mississippi Delta blues..Delice Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/9/2021 9:31:00 PM Superb singer, in my opinion. I don't know either, Delice. Thanks for the read and your comment.

Sally Eslinger Date: 9/9/2021 8:51:00 PM Such a fun, but so true read! We are a de blues list in house here, from Bessie to the band. I didn’t know de blues til I met my husband in 1982 when I was 32. A world opened, As I wrote, I listen to OTR, old time radio, where de blues is oft played, but I get it on Amazon music. Enjoyed reading this! Ox sally Login to Reply