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The Harlem Renaissance
April 24, 2010
A lone trumpeter stands
On a darkened stage
To fervent applause
Before he plays
Suddenly a sound
Blasts from his horn
The audience cheers
And jazz music is born
Down on the floor
The dancing begins
The stage lights up
And the crowd grins
The band leader sings
Scatting and prancing
The notes warm the soul –
Speak of love and romancing
Together it grows
And the writing starts,
Artists and singers
With jazz –
Beating in their hearts
© Natasha L., Framingham, MA
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This article has 6 comments.
RainyWriter GOLD said...
on Oct. 3 2010 at 9:19 pm
Oooooh! I could practically hear the snappinig of people's fingers and just the great time everyone is having. It's a nice change from the generally abstract, emotional pieces put up on here. Nice!
Haha! forgottenpenname! Yup. WriteIt buddy!
ShadesOfPale SILVER said...
on Jun. 17 2010 at 9:22 am
I bet that your teacher loved it!!! Because, I did!
thezebrasgray PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 16 2010 at 11:37 am
very very good, i didn't even see the rhyming until the end because it was so natural and great!
JoetheBlanc GOLD said...
on Jun. 15 2010 at 11:36 am
very great poem, capturing the revelry of music! the only place where i see a small inconsistency is the 3rd stanza, on the last line. it seems it's missing a syllable? though that could just be the way i read it.
littlebrownpet PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 3 2010 at 1:28 am
Amazing poem! Keep writing! :)
