Jazzier Times

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Life is song and dance

we learn to share,

as we go along.

Could I capture time? Seasoned beyond my hands While consciousness raved Traumatized before graves Till second breath was mine. Twilight trumpet sound Two were as gifts long lost I perked from waking Yet craved sober thinking Grace and mercy were found. Each dawn electric Unconquerable fears I had to dissolve Oh, I've tasted being loved My views were eclectic. Dew, rest, and food With harmony, I learned, Fuels awakening And passions nurturing Those elevate one's mood. Ella Fitzgerald's Quiet voice in volume- Her heaven sent songs, Inspired all along Sits snug in time's annals. If I could I would Summon more power Quite with quietude I'd carve myself anew With blessings from our God. And yet, I'm alive Saner than yesteryear Reflections' my friend Showing foes with pretense Shall we see eye to eye. *

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Skat A

Date: 7/22/2015 6:48:00 PM

Hi Iris, it must have been a sensation to share the electric feeling. Epic to a long lost feeling. I haven't read many poems of yours, YET! But, as of today, it is a must. I want to read and understand your poetry a little more. Your way of writing strikes my interest. Please tell me, do you read your poems out loud or is it an inner poem. This is the way I read the first line, ((out loud)) COULD I CAPTURE TIME? - - - - - i paused for a few seconds then kept on. *i just love this..SKAT

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis
Date: 7/23/2015 7:05:00 PM

Thank you, my dear. I must hold to reading out loud, always. this one I did ...

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/22/2015 3:29:00 AM

- Iris, I'm enjoying this poem very much (read it three times already :)) - really lovely written! (7) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis
Date: 7/23/2015 7:07:00 PM

Holding to Tanka form for a while, and extending... Thank you, Anne.