LET’S TALK ABOUT JAZZ

Let’s talk about jazz … You know, that funky sound that was ’round When funky meant that you hadn’t bathed for days When the word for funky was “mello” And “hip-hop” was ”be-bop” Let’s talk about jazz … When people met on the set, you could bet That whoever was the night’s talent There’d be no regrets Jammin’ with Turrentine, […]

STEPPING OUT

I took a step outside myself to see what I could see I tried to look beyond myself, beyond the realm of me The change was so astounding that I turned to go back in But my heart felt such a prodding that I stepped back out again I walked to my left and saw streets called Loneliness, Hurt, and […]

LIFE’S WOES

When life’s many ups and downs Get you in a dither When things don’t go right Take some time to consider No two days are ever the same On this truth, you can bet. If today is full of sunshine Trust tomorrow, you’ll get wet What’s not possible today It might be possible tomorrow You may be able to buy […]