Whack and Wallop

Wham! That music is dainty.
But the bass drum gives it a kick.
Such tympanic contrast.
A tasteful tune with a rap,
such a whack, such a wallop.

Memory can tease, torture,
create that tasteful tune
while dredging up a thought
of something better not called back,
to avoid such a whack, such a wallop.


(29 Dec 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kendrick Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Whoa!! I wonder if you have got that tune stuck in your head. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
John Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 4:11 AM
It can give you a helluva wallop, Sara. Thanks for your comment.
Rodgers Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 5:43 PM
Andrew your poem is a musical composition of contrasts and nostalgia, merging delicate melodies with the resonating power of a bass drum. The vivid imagery teases memories, delicately weaving between the tasteful tunes of the past and the cautionary avoidance of reliving certain moments. Your poem is a masterful blend of rhythm, reflection, and lyrical finesse, showcasing exceptional talent for capturing the complexities of life within a few verses.Happy New Year, Andrew! - Blessings, Daniel!
John Avatar
December 30, 2023 at 1:56 AM
Thanks very much, Daniel.
One Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 6:34 AM
Nicely done Andrew..
John Avatar
December 30, 2023 at 1:56 AM
Thanks very much, Silent.
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