L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

The Beat of Drums

From somewhere the beat of drums
Steady rhythms piercing my senses
Persistently thump, thumping a bass
Thump, thump, thump, thumping
Behind unimaginably monotonous lyrics
And I longed for a crooner like Sinatra
Center stage with a single spotlight
No flashing strobes or crystal disco balls
Or pounding migraine made to order

written November 22, 2021
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Caren Krutsinger November 28, 2021 at 7:16 PM I listen to Sinatra on a regular basis; I love the songs from the 50's and 60's the best. This made me feel safe. L Milton Hankins November 28, 2021 at 7:19 PM That was my favorite period of life. Thanks, Caren.

Shirley Hawkins November 26, 2021 at 4:15 PM Hypnotic, Tuneless, repetitive sound... L Milton Hankins November 26, 2021 at 6:46 PM That seems to spell music these days. Beat, rhythm, that pounding, haunting...seems to be where it is at, although Disco 4/4 is still very much alive and thriving in P.V., Mex.

Ken Rone November 26, 2021 at 1:31 PM Never any monotonous lyrics from Mr. Hankins! Ever! Enjoy your holiday Milt. Best - Ken L Milton Hankins November 26, 2021 at 3:21 PM Ah, Ken, I'm sure there are lots of "monotonous lyrics" from Mr. Hankins! LOL. But, I don't put music to them and have them flood the airways!!! You enjoy the holidays, too, Ken.

Gershon Wolf November 26, 2021 at 12:48 PM Interesting... Made me long for folk music... I remember Sinatra's later hits being more of the boom, boom, strobe variety actually. Oh, well. Love old Blue Eyes songs, anyway. ~ Jersey Guy L Milton Hankins November 26, 2021 at 1:06 PM Almost anything beats (oops) those continual beating of drums to non-existent or unintelligible lyrics.

Tom Cunningham November 26, 2021 at 11:21 AM Modern music is beyond me boom boom boom, Maybe I'm old fashioned lol. Hope you had a great time away apart from boom boom boom. Tom L Milton Hankins November 26, 2021 at 11:59 AM I did, indeed, Tom. Thanks for your thoughts.

Rico Leffanta November 26, 2021 at 10:34 AM Try, "The Little Drummer Boy" . . . . . Rico Leffanta November 27, 2021 at 9:42 AM The last time I "heard" a silent night was Aberfan 27.X.66 . . .Sarah Brightman's, "Pie Jesu" is a constant reminder . . . . L Milton Hankins November 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM Oh my...how about "Silent Night?"