Just perform for me
Yeah, okay, pull the stocking cap down
Run your hand through your beard
Whatever it takes, prepare
Pretend I’m not here
Just sing the lyrics
Remind me
Show me how to feel
Prove you already know
Take the wheel
Just do what you do
Feelings already sorted, better than I
Direct the deep notes, in my favor
Allow me to bleed
Waiting for your music to soothe me
Just play the tune
Let me fall into you
Silence? No, it’ll kill me tonight
Slide your fingers over the strings
Quickly, even slower, bring me through
Just make me believe
This music will ease
Regret, pain and suffering
I should have never even tried
Kill me, like the beat, softly
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Now this poem is a perfect explanation of what a good love song should do to a person! I bet those who read this poem will take it as if it is written just for them…I sure did, and that is powerful. Beautiful work Audrey…wish I played the guitar as I would put it to music 🙂
LikeLike
Randall, it is always my goal to reach my readers. I want them to think it’s written for them, we all need to believe that somewhere out there we are thought of, loved and dreamed about, I think. Love is powerful, deserving and should be accepted.
I wish you played the guitar, too. Heck, I wish I played the guitar. And how do you know this wasn’t written for you? 😉 I could easily write a poem about a mysterious camera man…would be fun! I’d like to imagine it. I just may have to… 🙂 All I need is a word..give me a word and I’ll make you a special poem. I would be honored.
LikeLike
Very good question, I think people like the thought of ‘perhaps this was written about me…’ much like Carly Simon’s song. Now your offer is something I simply cannot resist, and of course me-being-me, my favorite word in the world is a bit out there. Challenging perhaps, but also quite simple: “缘分”…yuan-fen (mentioned my about page). Not sure if there is a good English translation…but an emotion I think is universally shared. You asked 🙂 And just asking is an honor for me, and that is way cool. Have a great night.
LikeLike
I did ask…. *laughs*
Nothing like a challange. Hmmmm. Let me think on that a bit. I won’t back down now. We’ll see how it goes. First I need to figure out how to make those symbols. Taking notes now…
Have a great day, Randall!
LikeLike
Ha, yes I did figure I increased the difficulty level up a few notches 🙂 Enjoy your evening.
LikeLike
You did, but I will humbly charge forward.
🙂 You don’t scare me, Randall. Haha. (Kinda intimidated. .not gonna lie 😉 )
Fearless writing!
LikeLike
Truly brilliant!
LikeLike
Thank you, Willow! I think you may be too nice, however.
xxx Hugs!
LikeLike
;]
LikeLike
Ok Audrey, were you listening to “Killing Me Softly”? hehehe
🙂
LikeLike
No I was actually listening to ZZ Top’s Rough Boy, if you can imagine that…hence the beard… 😀
LikeLike
I love when you write about music… Was this a guitarist or bassist?
LikeLike
I could write about how much I love music most of the time, actually. Last night, it was a guitarist I was listening to, but I love when the bassist takes the song away. Don’t you?
LikeLike
Yes, I do. Like Christian McBride!
LikeLike
Loves when he gives me a little something…I will only be a minute! *skips her fingers over a bit*
LikeLike
Yes! I listened to a few songs. (a lot of them) He’s adorable, too! Now I’m hooked on Tommy and Christian…a guitarist and a bassist. What a comfy little world I have going thanks to you. You are always so kind… *winks* Too bad there isn’t someone I know a little better who’d like to play for me…. (I’m sorry, yes, it’s wicked of me to say that…I know. Just laugh…laugh a lot, okay? )
LikeLike
*laughs* Yes, Christian plays with Pat Metheny on “James”. I love that one. And I don’t think it was wicked! *smiles bigly*
LikeLike
I will look that one up, Duke. (I listened to that one last night. Wow!) Now, I most for suredly think you are being wicked!
*strums her fingers on her counter*
LikeLike
I’m always wicked, dadblameit!
Did you watch the one with M. Brecker?
LikeLike
Cursing, Duketh!! *laughs*
I am right now…
LikeLike
I am!
Yeah, I like how he plays.
LikeLike
I bet you’re better than he is…
LikeLike
Wow am I honored! He’s like considered one of the best!
LikeLike
Well….I stand by my comment!
LikeLike
You don’t believe me!
LikeLike
Well, I do believe you…but it seems like it would be hard to feel correctly by way of a corn. Am I wrong, Duketh?
LikeLike
What do you mean, Audith?
LikeLike
Forget it
LikeLike
And I don’t play saxophone. I actually took up clarinet to play in an orchestra. Then I found jazz. Never wanted to move onto the sax. I think the clarinet is superior!
LikeLike
Did I think you did? That was random helpfulness there, Duke. Now, I knew you played the clarinet, as you were discussing reeds one day over on the PL, moons ago.
Why is it superior? The sax seems to hold one’s attention, thanks to what’s his name…
LikeLike
My hero Kenny G? *smiles bigly*
I like the tone better. And I maintain it’s harder! A great jazz friend of mind once said it’s way harder to play jazz on the clarinet than the sax!
LikeLike
Yes, but he’s your hero? I had no idea!!
I believe you, Duketh. You know I listened to a few jazzy clarinet pieces. I think you could be right. You have awesome friends.
LikeLike
He is! *laughing*
Thank you! I think they’re friends at least.
LikeLike
I’m glad his hair is shorter now, or atleast I think it is. *laughs*
One never knows…
LikeLike
Now you’re picking on his hair.
LikeLike
Does that bother you?
LikeLike
No! I do it all the time. *laughing*
LikeLike
*laughing* I like his curls. I have loads of them, so I can identify. You would pick on mine then too! *frowns*
LikeLike
Well, it’s more acceptable for a girl, but, yes, I would!
LikeLike
Pfft!!!! I figured as much…I’m cutting them all off.
LikeLike
Cool! *thinking he probably shouldn’t have said that*
LikeLike
Did you just say cool? You are a brat! If I could I would get you for that, Duke! *thinks he should make it up to her*
LikeLike
How can I do it?
LikeLike
Give me another song to listen to, maybe? It must have a fantastic guitar solo in it…nothing else will do.
LikeLike
Starship Trooper is filled with lovely Steve Howe-ness!
LikeLike
Come on…
LikeLike
Well… I don’t think you’d like Blackmore.
LikeLike
Maybe I would…you must not put any trust into the notion of my liking music.
LikeLike
We’ve talked about Yes before right?
LikeLike
Yes. *laughs* We have…I like the song, Duke. I was hoping for something…well, else. I’m all caught up on how wonderful Yes is…
LikeLike
Okay… Ooo! How about some Wes Montgomery?
LikeLike
Okay, he’s on..I’ll listen to him whilst answering all these notifications. I do love my evening job… *wink*
LikeLike
It’s great fun, for sure! Wes had a huge corn on his thumb that gave him a unique tone when he played. He always played with his thumb–which is odd for a jazz guitarist.
LikeLike
How do you know this, Duke? I’m not sure what to say… *laughs* That is odd.
LikeLike
It is odd, for sure! That’s what’ll happen if you just play with your thumb. And he moved rather fast for just playing with the thumb, too!
LikeLike
It must have muscles on top of its corn.
LikeLike
I will concentrate on the “quickly, even slower” line, Audrey. That, to me, is the phrase that best connects to love lost and love gained and love missed and love remembered.
LikeLike
Mark, sometimes you frighten me. Thank you.
LikeLike
What, I’m not bad at interpreting words and emotions, Audrey? Or I’m really bad at interpreting words and emotions?
LikeLike
You do pretty well, I’d say. My sisters call me and say, “What does that poem mean, Aud?” and then they read responses from my followers and get annoyed that strangers understand me better than they do sometimes…
You are often a front runner for understanding, which I like, because it makes me feel normal.
LikeLike
I am glad to be a front runner, Audrey. I really like thinking about the meaning of your poems.
LikeLike
That means a lot, Mark. Thank you…
These poems are for all of us, you know. I learn a lot after reading them, too. Not always completely understanding why I’m writing them when I do, if you know what I mean. Anyway, fun for all. 🙂
LikeLike
I am glad I am surfing the Audrey wave. I’m not the sort who clicks “poetry” and follows everybody on WP, but your style, yes, I do.
LikeLike
I appreciate you, Mark. Thanks for sticking with me.
LikeLike
Roberta Flack was actually singing a song about Don McClain who could kill anyone softly with a song. Nice job Audrey
LikeLike
Now I need to listen to Don McClain…
I mean if she sings like that over him, well, I don’t mind if I do… 🙂 Thank you, John
LikeLike
American Pie was the song.
LikeLike
Ok..I will check it out.
LikeLike
I totally know this song…hmm. Didn’t move me quite like ZZ Top’s Rough Boy (inspired the poem) last night, but it is a great song!!
LikeLike
Did move Roberta though.
LikeLike
Sure did…she is fantastic!
LikeLike
Nice piece Audrey – brought to mind Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly ( 1973 ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1eOsMc2Fgg
LikeLike
I just listened to it. I can see why you thought of her. I had heard the expression kill me softly, but didn’t connect it to the song. Its a bit eerie how similar my poem is to her thoughts. Maybe I should listen to more of her music. We may have a connection even if the song came out before I was born. Thanks, Mike.
LikeLike
Wonderful poem. Loved the theme, obviously, and loved the duality of the piece. 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks, Michael. I love music, too, you know. Another blogger just pointed out that my poem reminded him of Roberta Flask’s Killing Me Softly. The song came out before I was born, but maybe she and I have a connection. I listened to the song just now and it gave me chills. Her expression is much better done.
LikeLike
a nice tune!
death in every moment
and in every moment, birth 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you!
Yes, I believe so. 🙂
LikeLike