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An Ode to Music

Posted by theluvjunKEY on

So… Wednesday night 27 July 2011- I performed my first venue spoken word @ Blues Alley. No, there is no footage because there is no recording allowed or pictures for that matter. However, I am so proud to say there were no butterflies, no trembling voice, no twitching fingers. I didn’t squeeze the metal off the mic stand. I was chill, easy, and free. I have learned to have confidence in my gift and understand that I am simply here to share a message. Whomever takes heed, great, those who don’t want any part, fine. I realize everyone is not going to feel it. But it made me feel great to know that I touch people and they are moved and inspired.

That’s what it’s all about- hokey pokey:

(Twenty four hour days, never ending nights – streetlights that never fade, welcome to the life)

When the sun rises, its 3 hours behind me, been grinding since the night began

So untraditional, no 9-5 hours, no overpay- this isn’t for the weak only the strong survives

Notes of uncertainty are masked by crescendos of determination; I’ve got to make it

(Twenty four hour days)

This is where I belong; I’ve made a place for myself; (Never ending nights)

I won’t let anyone evict me

Fallacies of fantasies don’t reside here, only the stark realities of this journey and its winding

Been putting in long days, days that seem to run right into the next, I haven’t seen a sunset or a new moon

(Streetlights that never fade)

Before it’s gone too soon, I take a chance and make my move; step out on faith

You see those ivory keys won’t rest until I’m finished, b flats and allegro chords keep me sane,

This is my A train, this is my destiny

Independence don’t seem all that great when there’s no food on my plate, (Welcome to the life)

There’s no room for regrets

Still I press forward; still I press – as I stumble, the scales and keys remind me why I’m here

With each step I grow humble, wipe away the tears as I face shores with no coastline anywhere in sight

They say in life there are no guarantees, so as I fall to my knees symphonic melodies impress upon me

My thoughts are orchestrated into actions illuminated by a sanction of harmonies

And they land so sweetly onto my soul so intently, so deliberately, I graciously accept

(Twenty four hour days)

Music you are breath to me, your bass is in sync with my heartbeat; I’m stuck on you

Without you I’m an asthmatic gasping for air, live without you I wouldn’t dare

My heartbeats strong like a bass; my face is composed of your rhythm

My soul is laced with your masterpiece; follow me in these (never ending nights) and you’ll see why

Why I wake up with you on my mind and go to sleep knowing legends guard my bedside

As your life support flows into the airways, it makes it all worthwhile in these

(Twenty four hour days, never ending nights – streetlights that never fade, welcome to the life)

Let’s Play-

© 2011, the luvjunKEY

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