Musicians In Love

Looking back,  so long ago 
Comes recollections of an Airforce Show
Cathy and I were scheduled to sing
entertain Service Men, that was our thing

Out in the crowd of a thousand or more
One guy kept staring, a trait I abhor
Soon we wound up, under heavy applause 
nervy guy followed,  WHY?  'Just because!'

 "Judy, I need you to sing in my band!"
"I need  your number", then stuck out his hand
Well......Music is big in New Orleans 
plus the former jerk was upsetting my dreams

Who knows when or where we both tumbled?
but it's been 52 years without a fumble!


1/28/16
contest - In Love
Cathy/Judy Singing Keesler Airforce Base '59
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Turner Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 12:49 PM
Back to say congratulations on your winning write. Great story and also congrats on the 52. Well done. Peace my friend:)
Konos Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 3:07 PM
thanks Daniel for taking the time to stop...appreciate it...
Scars Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 8:59 AM
Judy, that is a pic of you and your friend singing at an Airforce base? That is amazing Judy! Such history in this poem. Very charming and romantic! Congrats on your placement-luloo
Konos Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Yes that's Cathy on left and me on right...singing up a "storm" ...lol...thanks for stopping....
A   Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 8:10 AM
Judy, Congratulations on your win. ~LINDA~
Konos Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 8:13 AM
Hello...PD...thank you ...and hope all is well your way kiddo!
Lane Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 7:54 AM
I'm SO happy to see this great story as a winner, Judy...Congratulations.
Konos Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 8:02 AM
Hello Lin...thank you...
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 2:49 AM
*** The title got me in and weeeeee such a story where not only in music but in love you shares… the last couplet is a cute lovely finale… My congratulations!~ Olive Eloisa =`)
Konos Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 6:41 AM
Hello...Olive...love your name....and I thank you for your comment...Cheers!
Salehi Avatar
February 8, 2016 at 1:37 AM
Good for you...
Konos Avatar
February 8, 2016 at 5:48 AM
Thanks for stopping....
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 1:09 AM
This is precious Judy, your romantic story and how lovely you both look in this photo. I so enjoyed your poem. Cheers, Connie
Konos Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 4:03 AM
Such a lovely compliment! Thank you
Bdosa Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 8:39 AM
What a story, and wonderful poem, sure telling more of a side between you and your Mother than we know about. Keep going, it is wonderful. I been to Keesler, and wrote a song about Biloxi, BIL-UXI in case they don't know, and a favorite truck driver song I wrote of mine, GULF SHORES, ALABAMA. I wrote it on Ship Island. Is Ship Island still there or did Katrina blow it away?
Konos Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 11:07 AM
Yep Ship Islands still there! Lost a Shamrock boat there during a storm...and LOL was rescued by a Sailboat! YES I know your songs..they are all over the place as are your concerts, poetry, poetry books and writings...thought you had 5 books out, looks like more than that. Thanks for stopping by....tell Edwin hello...he's really blowing up Facebook...with unbelievable poetry....wow...to the both of you
Trifiatis Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 7:53 AM
Marvelous! May all relationships last that long without a fumble, Judy! Delightful write! Good luck!
Konos Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 8:16 AM
Demetrios....do participate you are an excellent poet and writer of all things... Come on Greece...man up! I'm waiting!
Trifiatis Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 8:12 AM
Love spanakopita! Keep me a piece, please! I do not participate in contests, although I am not against for they might be fun for some!
Konos Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 8:02 AM
Thanks for stopping....and for no fumbles.....but you know better than anyone...I could care less about contest winning...it's just something to do in between making spanakopita! LOL Buttery Keyboard eh!
A. Sharma Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 10:53 PM
Wonderful memories Judy.. great expression n awesome pic..
Konos Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 5:55 AM
Thank you ...Yes musical memories..my mom was a notable rock n roll song writer, spend many years at Cosimos New Orleans recording studio getting to know, Frankie Ford, Jimmy Clanton, Mickey Gilley, Fats Domino, Joe Barry to name a few...Thanks for stopping...
Vaso Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 9:12 PM
This just melts the heart, might explain why you are a beauty, then and now, loved this! :)
Konos Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 6:37 AM
Wish you could have been with us Arthur...talk about fun. My mom once threw Bobby Vinton out of the studio for trying to record on her time! LOL... some of the guys still play in a band but now they play for the old age home...and remark, " Hell some of the people are younger than us!" LOL Thanks for stopping....
Lane Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 5:19 PM
Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us AND your photo... Looker, Judy. Congrats on giving the nervy guy a chance. Look what happiness it's brought you both. ;)
Konos Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 5:39 PM
Lin Lane you are as cute as your name!
Allison Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 2:32 PM
Great rhyme and wonderful imagery Judy -this made me smile ... and I have the song 'doing the continental' going through my head - I can just imagine the singers crooning it :-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:33 PM
oops I meant image lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Konos Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:23 PM
Well I've been called a lot of things over the years but never imagery.....LOL....thanks for stopping....
Bocsa Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 10:48 AM
Ciprian Porumbescu`s Ballad for Two Violins
Bocsa Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 10:47 AM
Un grande amore e un grande amore.Let violins play...Congrat. One day, maybe you will listen the Ballade for two violins by Ciprian Borumbescu (or a simple Doina-song of loging)
Konos Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:30 PM
Thank you for the information....appreciate it....
Turner Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 8:58 AM
Ah yes, sometimes cupid shoots a crooked arrow. Love the rhyme.
Konos Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 9:23 AM
Thank you for stopping....
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