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Scott Joplin Poems - Poems about Scott Joplin


Rag on a Cloudy Day
...(Scott Joplin 1868-1917) I am highly entertained though I see through the window what lies there: yes, dark cloud hovers above our street like a piece of rag. But we admire contrari......

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Categories: scott joplin, celebrity, city, music, song,
Form: Free verse
If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On
...Scott Joplin, Paul Simon and the Beatles pop, The Stones, Dire Straits and, Yes & ZZ Top. Bob Dylan plays his heart out, Northern Soul, Rod Stewart, The Traveling Wilburys do their stuff, And as ......

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Categories: scott joplin, music,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Happening 47 Ear Candy
...ripples of fun on repeat, recur round and around tap dancing before my eyes yet in my mind the melody is becoming unforgettable ........

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Categories: scott joplin, imagery, music,
Form: Verse
Jazz Baby
...In Africa you were born In deep serenity To the sounds of mighty drums And rhythm’s authenticity. Stole you from your righteous land Cut it up like a birthday cake Gave it back to Anglo han......

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Categories: scott joplin, beautiful, black african american,
Form: Personification

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry