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Kind of Blue

What is that feelin' Creepin' 'bout my heart, I think its kind of blue Breakin' me apart Fallin' into pieces How many a heart has, Once throbbed with neon And all that jazz I'm feelin' kind of blue Not deep enough to cry, A solemn kind of blue Don't need to wonder why Revolving slowly into This somber attitude, Azure leanin' on green A pale, indigo mood Muffled sounds carry The smoothest baritone, Over a muted trumpet And a sad, sad saxophone It's nothin' strange to me Been right here before, ... Turn up the music Slowly, close the door.

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 1/8/2024 4:10:00 PM

What a beautiful imagery throughout your poem. My mom used to sing Rhapsody In Blue by George Gershwin from the bathtub when I was young. (Your 4th stanza reminded me of this altho' I believe it was metaphorical) Our home was sometimes a sad one and due to her, also a happy one at times Your poem was very moving for me and so far I have read it 4 times, I wish she was here to read it too.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 3/8/2024 10:05:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words, Marikate... I was touched by them :)

Sam Scott

Date: 1/7/2024 4:19:00 AM

Anyone who has been over whelmed by that inexplicable sadness that sits somewhere inbetween tears and laughter will love this, Kelly, as I do (fav)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/25/2024 4:46:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly, Sam... I appreciate it :)

Weston Gregory

Date: 7/30/2023 9:13:00 AM

A sense of exposing that feeling and not let it lay hidden, I mean laid bare the heart knows. Lovely.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/24/2024 6:15:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/24/2023 10:48:00 AM

Nicely done, Kelly! Love the way you integrated the track names into your poem. Your rhyme flows over the each line like water flowing over river rocks. Truly smooth jazz! Congrats and high fives for your win! Blessings.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/20/2024 4:56:00 PM

Thank you so much for the kind words, Sam :)

Len Gasun

Date: 7/24/2023 5:33:00 AM

Wow! A superb jazzy poem my dear poet friend Kelly. I love it. Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing! Blessings to you always. Hugs.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/19/2024 4:22:00 PM

Thank you so much for the kind words, Len :)

The Situation

Date: 7/20/2023 5:59:00 PM

Perfect! Not over loaded with words that need defining. But the distription of Blue to the tee.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/15/2024 7:13:00 PM

Thank you so much for the kind words :)

John Gondolf

Date: 7/20/2023 4:15:00 AM

Your pen certainly creates a pale indigo mood with this piece, Kelly. I hope the sun shines brightly in your world today and creates some upbeat rock 'n roll. John

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/1/2024 4:50:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words, John... It actually was a warm and sunny day today. Unusual for us in January :)