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POWER OF THE IVORIES

POWER OF THE IVORIES
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I wrote this poem as a remembrance of my mother. Even when macular degeneration and diabetes took her eyesight, she continued playing her beloved piano. I often sat adjacent to her, watching her arthritic fingers dance pirouettes across the 88 ‘blacks and whites,’ lost in creativity and the music. Her pain temporarily dissolved, and she was at peace in her musical heaven, soulfully content. 
 
She walks into the empty room
and sits down on the stool;
her heart engulfed with grief and gloom
from life that has been both kind and cruel.

She knows that she must persevere
though things seem dark and grey;
then wipes away a single tear
as she begins to play.

Familiar music soon takes flight,
her sorrows start to lift;
and so she plays into the night
and feels the music’s gift.

At last, she plays a soft reprise
and feels her gloom depart;
true solace found in ivory keys
That mended her broken heart!

The Athiest

How human
is human nature?

Alas, then, is nature
by default     also human?

Human not soulfully enliven?

Just deposed products
of the same, natural
mystery?

So, is Nature or Man
to blame? -- is it devil
or God

or simply
the pollinated seed
perpetually alive in every 
duplicating spontaneous 
naturally manipulated oblivious 
spiritually vacant pod?

CELEBRATION

CELEBRATION

Celebrating 40 like a hottie, I victoriously venture valiantly in my New Era,
Vowing to vanquish every vexing challenge as I get older,
Yet younger, yielding to the years of yesterday.
With vigour & vitality in victory, I say HAPPY BIRTHDAY...
To yours truly, as I celebrate added year soulfully.
I valiantly vanquish the veil of doubt and fear,
Vowing to victoriously voyage through life's labyrinthine year.
With veritable vitality, I vigorously venture ahead,
Victoriously claiming glory after all done & said.

Though my age & appearance decide to fool me,
I say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me, yours truly!

VICK MANUEL POETRY
{VMP}
FORM: Alliteration/Rhymes 
Copyright ©? 16th February 2025.

Animals

Animals feel love, empathy, and pain;
traits that I have noticed over the years.
Dogs have so much love, it's hard to contain
they revel in your joys, and mourn your tears:
and as your best friend, they console your fears.

I've seen my cat react when I'm depressed;
snuggling up to my face, she comforts me.
And when she senses I'm worried or stressed
she'll soulfully lay her head on my knee;
her empathy displayed for all to see.

I saw a bear, its leg chafed by a chain;
and I could almost feel its rage and fear
while folks laughed, as it glowed and roared in pain.
Its plight broke my heart, and I shed a tear:
the agony it felt was crystal clear.

Animals share the same feelings we do,
I have confirmed this through observation.
But Man has never given them their due:
starting with the story of creation,
they've been subjected to subjugation.

Mysterious Melodies

In hidden harmonies, our hearts entwine Unknown to each other, yet soulfully aligned We swap symphonies, a secret delight Our love for music, a silent, shared light
Your voiceless messages, a gentle breeze Stirring emotions, like autumn leaves Each song a whisper, a hidden clue A mysterious connection, pure and true
In this melodic dance, we sway
Two strangers linked by an unseen way The rhythm of curiosity, a beating heart Longing to uncover, the unknown art
Will our harmonies merge, in perfect time?
Only fate knows, this secret rhyme.

Scorpio

Seize my hand and lead me
so written in the stars
soulfully we journey
soulmate sign for Virgo 
slow dancing real slow
scorpion’s love bite sting
shot arrow to my heart

ACTOR’S CAPABILITY TRUTH

Soulfully and Tenderly
Spoken words on assurance
Stood on Confidence
Influences distance
Felt encouragement
Heard the applause of appreciation
Talent created
Presented the Gift
No stiff
Explored and embraced me
Thank the Heaven’s
God being exact
The presence became fact
The thought of shall
Moments of not
At times words felt tied like a knot
Sounding more like a set up plot
Alone on the stage
It became a wonderous amaze
Take the time to give praise
The Heaven’s made it happen
It came out determined
An Actor’s way
The words speak for themselves.

Trane Bird Hawk

I'm riding and flying into dimensions beyond the 3rd,
Sweet melodies and harmonies of rhythmic words.

They speak melodiously and deeply to my soul.
I'm riding and flying; I'm losing control.

No seatbelt to buckle into or even think of,
But I'm safe and feeling free, flying like a dove.

Above all pain 'cause Trane, Bird, and Hawk are soulfully saxing,
Sweet, harmonious melodies got me chillaxing.

Free! I'm so free,
And my mind's eye can see.

And my heart can feel,
I'm riding and flying into a peaceful surreal.

First flight of eaglet

The first stretch of wings
Is when you make it flap
Oh, don't you lose balance
You really can make it, that's for sure

You're not to be afraid
You're not to be afraid

The second you hop
Know it is coming
The first step of flying
Is when you take it easy
The first step of flying
Is feeling at ease.

Time after time, I tell you follow me
Time after time, I wait till you are ready

The first flight we need to see
The first flight little one
The first flight I need to see

The last step of flying
Is when you fly below me
There is still lot to learn
But I will teach you, all that I know

The first flight I need to see
It is a sure test to me as your mom

Time after time, eagles fly high
Time after time, we eagles fly high

The first stretch of wings
The first flight of young
The first hunt of young
Makes us best parent eagles.

Inspired by: FIRST STEP OF LOVE
(SOULFULLY LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS (2004)Hughes/Thrall)

John Brown Still Sees God

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Albeit, a riddle and true,
happenstance quietude,
privacy absolute of two,
monarch, and servitude.
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(*******~0~*******)
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Proximity rather risqué,
her inner horse handler,
usually believed display,
and so all souls said her.
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(*******~0~*******)
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Soulfully tenet ill a day,
as good friend perishes,
Queen Victoria alas say,
confidant's...cherishes.
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The Light of Your Company

It's been so long since I've swayed this peacefully
A message roll talks without voice; tucked safely within
'Cause mesmerizing is the light of your company

The sun reflecting; this body gave patina soulfully
A royal blue vessel my soul contained by scent of gin
It's been so long since I've swayed this peacefully

Traveling by tides 'til this great beauty summons thee
Released in her silken fingerprints across my skin
'Cause mesmerizing is the light of your company

Feeling you, my heartbeats; read these words exquisitely
This feeling could not be replaced; so drop a map pin
It's been so long since I've swayed this peacefully

I've longed to be read aloud, by a voice so gracefully
The message in this bottle is that you make me spin
'Cause mesmerizing is the light of your company

Every trip around the Sun from now to infinity
I would hold your hand at the spot where we did begin
It's been so long since I've swayed this peacefully
'Cause mesmerizing is the light of your company

Now is the time

Of what may have been, never was,
because we followed not God’s laws,
putting not dark desires on pause
but in sunset years, our heart thaws.

Seeds of lust sown were all home grown
but now that this to us is known,
in our solitude we atone;
God walks with us, we’re not alone.

Thought cessation shows is the way,
for in silence, heart does not sway
and dwelling thus, day after day,
with each breath, we soulfully pray.

All we need to do is begin;
plunge into the heart, God’s within.

Trouble abounds

Just for me,
Sing soulfully.
Your words embrace me.
Why wont you face me?
Your voice haunts me so.
Your eyes all aglow.
Tender lips beckoned.
Stop for a second.
Let me breathe.
You know I must leave.
When I turn to go, 
You love me so.
I decide to stay,
You push me away.
Hurtful sounds,
Trouble abounds.
Loving you I ache.
Stirs a heart break.
I gave you my all,
And you watched me fall.
Please sing as I go.
My tear drops won’t show.
My love is strong, 
But I don’t belong.
I can’t stay.
I’m your yesterday.

Marathon Running Days

10/20/2023

Those tanned, shapely legs of mine,
where have you gone?
No longer have I the ability to run!

Nor feel the glorious, salt water spray,
from my beloved, San Francisco Bay!
That kissed my sweating, dawn face.

Those foggy morns, the busy hands of
time have erased.
Some other body now, in its place?
This ghost of a runner,soulfully does state.

Who took away my youth in a dream?
If so, nobody heard a scream from me, 
For now…left with joyful memories.

I am sitting here, composing soulful poetry.
Is this really how my life ends?
Stationary, on an internet device?

Prefer to be the woman on the run.
Than enduring ….no earthly fun,
Return me, please, to the “Bay to Breakers Run!”

Carry the Light

Embrace it for it is yours
Stand up, be proud and carry it
Walk in it and complete your chores
The world is waiting so go ahead and
scratch the itch

Through the rain and in the sunshine
Continue your mighty walk
Travail through all darkness with guidance
from the divine
Steady your pace and make sure not to 
balk

O' rhapsody! Soulfully  move and groove upright
No bending or cowering to the shadow
Stand in it and carry the light
Take the lead; no need to follow

Never dim it
to cover their shadow
Proudly carry it
while playing the banjo

Now, go on

Carry the light.
Shine,
Shine on

Endure the long night.
Shine,
Shine on

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