Joseph May Poet Rhyme

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Songs of Old

A rhythmic sketch of melodies new
 Often leaves some singing the blues
 Bereft of passion and desire
 Unable to spark a musical fire

 Tenuous tunes leave us to sigh
 As music changes as time goes by
 A piano interlude with brittle notes
 Falls apart, unable to float

 Maestros of old would demurely smile
 As they tickled the ivories with style
 As these musical gems subside
 Somewhere along the way, the music died

 The immutable beauty of songs of old
 Framed in memories, dipped in gold
 The formidable classics of rock and roll
 And rhythm and blues with lots of soul
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 10-24-17

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Heidi Sands November 4, 2017 at 10:29 AM Congratulations for your win. Joseph May November 4, 2017 at 4:31 PM Thank you so much Heidi

Lin Lane November 4, 2017 at 8:42 AM Lots of music these days cannot compare to the loveliness and meaningful of those of yesteryears. Congratulations, Joseph. Joseph May November 4, 2017 at 4:30 PM Thank you Lin

John Hamilton November 3, 2017 at 8:51 PM Really enjoyed this one Joseph, congrats on a fine win! Joseph May November 3, 2017 at 9:23 PM Thank you for my placement John

Susan Ashley October 27, 2017 at 9:12 PM A very rhythmic write Joseph, beautifully done. And I agree that much of today's music lacks heart, soul, authentic voices and real instruments being played... so sad... An excellent write! Joseph May October 28, 2017 at 6:17 AM Thank you Susan

Heidi Sands October 27, 2017 at 8:32 AM Outstanding poem Joseph! Very well written :) Joseph May October 27, 2017 at 2:41 PM Thank you Heidi

Silent One October 26, 2017 at 8:08 AM this rhymes and flows really well, a bit like a song... get the guitar out Joseph and I will sing along... Joseph May October 26, 2017 at 8:20 AM Haha...thank you Silent One

Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 3:49 AM - Beautiful, "with lots of soul" Joseph - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Joseph May October 26, 2017 at 6:58 AM Thank you Anne

Ravi Sathasivam October 26, 2017 at 2:43 AM Excellent. Beautifully penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Joseph May October 26, 2017 at 6:57 AM Thank you Ravi

Arthur Vaso October 24, 2017 at 7:14 PM Very beautiful, I envisioned this being read, to flute or lute music! Joseph May October 24, 2017 at 9:26 PM Thank you Arthur

Andrea Dietrich October 24, 2017 at 5:57 PM this is lovely, Joseph! If it were shorter, I think it would fit nette's contest with that melody theme! Joseph May October 24, 2017 at 9:25 PM Thank you Andrea..

Kevin Shaw October 24, 2017 at 4:11 PM That's fantastic Joseph, the last verse is a poem all of it's own and I loved it, kind regards, Kevin Joseph May October 24, 2017 at 4:52 PM Thank you Kevin