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A Song from our Ancestors

Through the darkest blue of midnight
I see the winter of life's song,

I hear the sweetness of a melody
in a time that is all wrong;

I can hear off in the distance
a knowing tune that whistles, free
and, I can hear a song that's wrong, you must agree.

Notes are played, by memory
while not adhering to the score,

I hear a tune that waits for no one
for those who wait, on the dancing floor,

I feel the message of a lyric
that sings a song of what's in store,
and the harmonies of a tune that does implore.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Direction: Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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scribbler

14 years 6 months ago

hello doc

I often hear the lines of ancestors late at night also. I have a few variation if you care to hear them
L-6 delete "the"
L-7 try :I can hear a song that's wrong, for both you and me
L-8 try : I see notes played by memory
last line you could add really in front of care

just a few ideas on a write that is good as is........................scribbler