Keith O.J. Hunt Poet Light Verse

Old School

Should it be the year three-thousand seventeen,
  I shall still write as an 'old' wizard,
  forgotten it seems for the charlatans,
  and modernists who have forgotten their roots,
  and fail to understand that good art is timeless;
  like the rappers who have forsaken Jimmy Hendrix ---
  and real black music like jazz and blues ---
  they have done so because they don't care about art,
  but the glitter of gold and plastic-fame;
  but fifty years hence,
  will someone put their face on the Statue of Liberty?

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Becca Teagan January 13, 2018 at 9:51 PM Always remember your roots, Keith, and the timeless beautify of true art. Keith O.J. Hunt January 13, 2018 at 10:22 PM Glad you agree Becca, and your kind visit;-)

Akkina Downing January 13, 2018 at 5:29 PM Oh this is a great message for sure. Art is the life of this world so let's hope it'll never fade out... hugs and smiles :) Keith O.J. Hunt January 13, 2018 at 10:20 PM Glad you enjoyed Akkina, I think it is a important thing to address; as a blues-rock guitarist I've had many discussions with the rappers and techno's on the subject, they rebel somewhat, but once I drop that good art is timeless --- they fold like a cheap suit, naturally, because if they disagree then all art is moot eventually because the music they cherish now will eventually be old;-)

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2018 at 8:07 PM I really like your message here. Keep the art going, my friend, keep it going on. Keith O.J. Hunt January 12, 2018 at 10:39 PM Glad you enjoyed Andrea, and I shall continue to muse for thee..

Joseph May January 11, 2018 at 7:41 PM Once we lose the essence of the art form we no longer have classics..Well expressed Keith.. Keith O.J. Hunt January 11, 2018 at 7:56 PM Thanks Joseph, very well put:-)

Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2018 at 6:10 PM Hello Keith, That's what is wrong with the world today. Everything, has to fade, in order to make new room for this new class. I love the old school stuff, I can't seem to enjoy the glittery look. Poor Miss Liberty, I hope she survives the next millennium  and finds herself again. Always a treat to read your poems. LINDA Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2018 at 8:23 PM Hi Keith, thank you for the reply. I don't think my sis will be active, I asked her to read my new poem and she hasn't. I'm like. whatthefudge. LoL, she gets me all hyped about coming back and she stood me up again... Anyways, I'm going to try my hardest and stick around all year. I need another addiction. :} Take Care. Keith O.J. Hunt January 11, 2018 at 6:17 PM Thanks Linda, so glad to see you and Skat back, the Old Guard is much needed here these days! You two seemed to always be the glue which bound the poets on this site together. Best wishes and looking forward to sharing poetic thoughts together;-)

Silent One January 11, 2018 at 6:58 AM Hey Keith, hope you are well.. You have not written in a while. nothing wrong with being old school.. Keith O.J. Hunt January 11, 2018 at 5:54 PM Thanks brother, I've been absent for awhile but I plan a return soon, likely starting off with a collaboration;-)

Robert Lindley January 5, 2018 at 2:07 PM A FAV.... And always willing to do another collaboration with you my friend..

Robert Lindley January 5, 2018 at 2:05 PM FINE POETRY MY FRIEND. An insightful and masterful poem my friend. I am of the old school philosophy, in that disrespect and neglect of the classic masters /legends of poetry does nothing but spit on it as an ART form. IMHO. WHAT MOST MODERN PUBLISHER WANT TO PUBLISH IS ESSENTIALLY GARBAGE, IMHO. Keith O.J. Hunt January 11, 2018 at 6:03 PM Thanks Robert, and it is a sad state of affairs when the masses forget their artistic roots....

Anne-Lise Andresen December 18, 2017 at 2:36 PM - Nobody talks about their roots longer ... culture and art "speak" a whole different language today ... the "old school" was completely different - Great written, Keith - I wish you and your family a beautiful and peaceful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Keith O.J. Hunt December 24, 2017 at 1:22 PM Thanks Anne Lise, and a very Merry Christmas to you!;-)