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Jarreau Poems - Poems about Jarreau


Premium Member King Pleasure bebop jazz singer
...King Pleasure bebop jazz singer vocalese hipster/ a legend he was/ a master at writing lyrics to solos of jazz instrumentalists such as the lyrics to Charlie Parker's "Parker's Mood"/ His scat ......

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Categories: jarreau, spoken word,
Form: Spoken Word
Selective Blindness
... Blinded to all of the desirable flaws within pillow reach Shallow beauty of uneven temperament rises and falls with the tide of X-ray attraction Ultraviolet thoughts in visible rang......

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Categories: jarreau, allusion, desire, longing, sensual,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member Her Eyes, Like Fireflies
...The concert had been perfect ... Chaka and Al Jarreau on the grass at Foxwoods A dry and warm July evening Sleepy full moon peeking up over the horizon (As if checking to mak......

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Categories: jarreau, july, love, metaphor, romance,
Form: Free verse
Destination: Parts Unknown
... First day incognito, called my yesterday boss On a new burner cell, with a free burrito ad promo toss Told her this was my courtesy job severance quitting HR call — Advance notice:......

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Categories: jarreau, fun, jobs, perspective, satire,
Form: Free verse
So Few
... There now, I've said it, love So few come and don't go Will you, won't you be the one I'll always know Lyrics from the song, "Look After You" by The Fray It was just ano......

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Categories: jarreau, adventure, beach, love, summer,
Form: Dramatic Monologue




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