M. L. Kiser Poet Free verse

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

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Emile Pinet December 28, 2019 at 5:31 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. M. L. Kiser December 28, 2019 at 7:05 PM Thanks for the placement.

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

Jenish Somadas December 13, 2019 at 1:50 AM Beautifully penned.. Best wishes.. M. L. Kiser December 16, 2019 at 3:01 PM Thanks so much.

Caren Krutsinger December 9, 2019 at 12:01 PM Your love for music beams from these words. M. L. Kiser December 10, 2019 at 2:35 PM Wow, thank you.

Gershon Wolf December 8, 2019 at 4:56 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 M. L. Kiser December 9, 2019 at 8:14 AM Thanks Gershon, he's a great songwriter though.

Line Gauthier December 8, 2019 at 4:17 PM Absolutely lovely, ML. M. L. Kiser December 9, 2019 at 8:14 AM Thank you Line.

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