Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

In Person

When a place becomes immortalized
In song or written word,
You wonder if the image matches
What you've read or heard.

It's similar to when you get
A real-life close-up look
At a painting you have only seen
In prints or in a book.

So now I've been to Memphis,
Every song will be more real -
I'll understand the references
To music heard on Beale.

I've stood at the Lorraine Motel
Where Dr. King was shot;
It all was so familiar,
I was rooted to the spot.

The picture only comes alive
When you are there, up close.
If travel is the cure,
I recommend a double dose!

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Robert Johnson December 12, 2013 at 2:09 PM Memphis and Savannah, a shot of each will do. To help to shed the dread of cold that turns your fingers blue. That southern charm will sure disarm a yankee doodle dandy. For slowing down in any town down there will come in handy. Peace. :)

Kathryn Collins December 8, 2013 at 9:20 AM Dear Ilene - Well said. I experienced this so vividly when I visited Gettysburg particulary in the cemetery. Stays with a soul. love, Kathy

Jon A Cavanaugh December 5, 2013 at 10:27 PM Your poems always speak to the heart. They are wonderfully timeless and I'm sure ring true for every reader. I adore your poems dear ilene.

Mark Peterson December 5, 2013 at 3:54 PM First hand experience takes on immediacy that is palpable. I always look for activities that can't be duplicated in the home--reveling in the energy of a shared human experience: gazing at the Mona Lisa reality. As they say, if you haven't done it, I can't explain what it's like. If you have, I don't need to. Great poem.