Emile Pinet Poet Blank verse

Street Players

Street players, dressed in poverty's finest,
beg for recognition and a few coins.
Their unique rhythm is intoxicating,
seducing me with its audacity.

Trumpets, offset by the twanging of strings,
harmonize, in a release of passion.
And setting the beat of their homespun jazz,
youthful bravado sets the night on fire.

Revelry and pathos, played in tandem,
one speaks to the heart, the other, the soul.
And a brass horn sways hypnotically,
as notes intensify, with every chord.

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Line Gauthier May 23, 2018 at 10:19 PM Wow. Lovely, Emile.

Eve Roper June 22, 2017 at 3:25 PM their talents rewarded with only a few coins, love the write Emile... ~* Emile Pinet June 23, 2017 at 5:43 PM Thank you Eve. it's good to hear from you my friend, I hope you are in good health, Emile.

Jan Allison June 21, 2017 at 3:48 PM I adore jazz music emailed so thoroughly enjoyed your descriptive poem, I'm currently out in a pub listening to blue's music:-) hugs Jan xx Emile Pinet June 21, 2017 at 4:52 PM Thanks so much Jan, your comments have brought a smile to my day, Emile.

Charlie Smith June 21, 2017 at 3:31 PM Loved it Emile. I can hear them now... Emile Pinet June 21, 2017 at 4:51 PM Thanks Charlie, your support is much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Dale Gregory Cozart June 21, 2017 at 3:04 PM I'm guessing you live in New Orleans. I can feel the sun's heat, the bricks, hear the music. And I've never even been there. Nicely done. Emile Pinet June 21, 2017 at 4:50 PM Thanks Dale, your support is appreciated, I've been to New Orleans once about 40 years ago... but I live in Toronto, Canada. Emile.

Heidi Sands June 21, 2017 at 3:02 PM That an enjoyable poem to read here Emile. Thanks for sharing :) Emile Pinet June 21, 2017 at 4:48 PM Thanks so much for your continued support my friend, Emile.