Me and Mrs Jones

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How I remember that song
Playing daily on the radio
Just a couple of notes
I’d instantly get shivers
And nothing else
Mattered around me
Seems I was barely twelve 
I heard that saxophone
And masterful sexy voice
My knees would buckle
Realizing full well
I was hooked on a song
Praising the virtues
Of unfaithfulness and
Mystique of a love affair

I was swayed so
By that sax and sexy voice in spite of the
Unscrupulously questionable lyrics
Because really
There was nothing overly exciting
About a clandestine morning meeting
At some backwoods café

Yet that song still
Has its claws into me
And to this day
My heart skips a beat
As I buckle in spite of myself
At the charm of just a few notes
Realizing how powerless I am
Under the influence of that
Sly snake charmer
And it never gets old
There’s something
Quite magical about
How time stands perfectly still 
For that one marvelously
Seductive ageless moment



Read on air by invitation  ~  May 19, 2021  'WORDS & MUSIC'

AP: 1st place 2021, 3rd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on June 1, 2018. for contest POETRY FOR THE SAKE OF POETRY sponsored by JOHN LAWLESS  -  RANKED 8TH

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/2/2021 10:02:00 PM

I have it on my playlist still today. You are right. It is addictive. The fellow could be singing about Free Dirt and Stones and I would have to listen!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/2/2021 10:24:00 PM

LOL ~ soooo true

Greg Gaul

Date: 6/8/2018 12:58:00 PM

Line, you definitely "tuned" one up for this placement. Lovely inking.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/8/2018 3:11:00 PM

Thanks you for your lovely visit and comment, Greg.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/7/2018 10:50:00 PM

Music and memories. It's amazing how music captures a time and place in our life forever immortalizing those memories and feelings we had back then.. Congratulation, Line on your excellent win with your awesome poem! I love that song too and it always brings me back in time.. Warmest wishes always my friend..~Susan

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/7/2018 11:20:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Susan. Most appreciated.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/7/2018 9:15:00 AM

Line, I always loved that golden oldie - so smooth! You immortalized this song in such a touching way! I applaud and congratulate you on your win! Hugs. Pandita

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/7/2018 11:21:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Pandita.

John Lawless

Date: 6/7/2018 7:57:00 AM

I remember that song. Nicely written Line, a tribute to the power of music and the lingering touch of a moment..thanks for participating in the contest

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/7/2018 11:21:00 PM

Thank you so much, John, for the opportunity to participate in this fun contest. Most appreciated.