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My Harmonica Cries

My harmonica cries, 
in tones of silver sighs and golden tears; 
wailing bittersweet joy.

Sound of sadness; sound of laughter; 
it’s in the wailing that color blooms.  
Mouth-harp memories fill many family albums.

Circle of breath, circle of life; 
winding in and out; among the reeds.  
As we all wind down life’s road.

Diatonic monotones blending with 
chromatic colors of sharps and flats; 
my harmonica sings the music of diversity; 
notes in keys of primary colors and unending shades.
 

12-8-19
Your Best New Poem Poetry Contest
Emile Pinet

Copyright © M. L. Kiser | Year Posted 2019

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Emile Pinet Date: 12/28/2019 5:31:00 PM Congratulations M. L.! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest was very tough to judge, for I was very strict, well done my friend, Emile. Login to Reply M. L. Kiser Date: 12/28/2019 7:05:00 PM Thanks for the placement.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/14/2019 11:26:00 AM My Father used to play the harmonica - I have a very soft spot for this instrument - loved your poem. Hugs Jennifer, Login to Reply M. L. Kiser Date: 12/16/2019 3:00:00 PM It's a lot of fun. Thanks.

Jenish Somadas Date: 12/13/2019 1:50:00 AM Beautifully penned.. Best wishes.. Login to Reply M. L. Kiser Date: 12/16/2019 3:01:00 PM Thanks so much.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/9/2019 12:01:00 PM Your love for music beams from these words. Login to Reply M. L. Kiser Date: 12/10/2019 2:35:00 PM Wow, thank you.

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/8/2019 4:56:00 PM Love those 'bittersweet cries of the harmonica,' M.L. Esp. loved Bob Dylan playing it; he couldn't sing, but he could wail on the mouthpiece! :) gw Login to Reply M. L. Kiser Date: 12/9/2019 8:14:00 AM Thanks Gershon, he's a great songwriter though.

Line Gauthier Date: 12/8/2019 4:17:00 PM Absolutely lovely, ML. Login to Reply M. L. Kiser Date: 12/9/2019 8:14:00 AM Thank you Line.

Rico Leffanta Date: 12/8/2019 3:47:00 PM Nicely done, but be careful harmonica players don't choke up on your words ! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply M. L. Kiser Date: 12/9/2019 8:15:00 AM Goodness, I hope not. It was for fun.