Rosette Nebula
In the cosmos where infinity shares
enigmatic luminosity of stellar space
there dwells a rose of divine grace.
This Nebula in our Milky Way, bares
a magic unseen by the naked eye
in the darkness of our indigo sky.
Five thousand light years from earthly cares
in constellation Monoceros, the Unicorn,
with enchanting ruby hues she does adorn.
In radiation of her young star's flares
her beautiful blossom, now Oklahoma's rose,
the envy of this poet's rhyme or prose.
6-8-19
Nifty Named Nebula's Premier Poetry Contest
Sponsor William Kekaula
8th Place The Rosette
~Second Place~
Strand Choice Q, any theme any form Poetry Contest
Sponsor Brian Strand
*Note On April 16, 2019 the Oklahoma Legislature passed HB1292 making the Rosette Nebula as the official state astronomical object. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed it into law April 22, 2019.
There are those who improvise within a structure,
with four beats to the bar like down home blues,
melodies and harmonies which stay within the fold,
embellishing the tune how e'er they choose.
Then there are cats who improvise to their own drummer,
inventing sheets of sound no ear has heard,
who bounce off one another, and break off from the norm,
Sun Ra's Arkestra, Sonny Stitt and Bird.
They wrote a new agenda, redistributing the forms,
inventing broader schemes of interplay,
as Jazz became a melting pot of signatures and styles,
through Ragtime, Big Band, Bop, until today.
America's indigenous art form,
born here, appreciated everywhere,
we are proud of all these marvelous musicians
who bring joy and recognition for us all to share.
********
...to Miles Davis in particular, R.I.P.
There are those who improvise within a structure,
with four beats to the bar like down home blues,
melodies and harmonies which stay within the fold,
embellishing the tune how e'er they choose.
Then there are cats who improvise to their own drummer,
inventing sheets of sound no ear has heard,
who bounce off one another, and break off from the norm,
Sun Ra's Arkestra, Sonny Stitt and Bird.
They wrote a new agenda, redistributing the forms,
inventing broader schemes of interplay,
as Jazz became a melting pot of signatures and styles,
through Ragtime, Big Band, Bop, until today.
America's indigenous art form,
born here, appreciated everywhere,
we are proud of all these marvelous musicians
who bring joy and recognition for us all to share.
********
...to Mr Miles Dewey Davis lll in particular, R.I.P.
...to all jazzmen and women everywhere
There are those who improvise within a structure,
with four beats to the bar, or down home blues,
melodies and harmonies which stay within the fold,
embellishing the tune how e'er they choose.
Then there are cats who improvise to their own drummer,
inventing sheets of sound no ear has heard,
who bounce off one another, and break off from the norm,
Sun Ra's Arkestra, Sonny Stitt and Bird.
They wrote a new agenda, redistributing the forms,
inventing broader schemes of interplay,
as Jazz became a melting pot of signatures and styles,
through Ragtime, Big Band, Bop, until today.
America's indigenous expression,
born here, appreciated everywhere,
let us be proud of all these marvelous musicians
who bring fame and glory for us all to share!
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