There is a mythical place
in Akron, Ohio
a spot with attitude
an infectious place
taking you below yourself
to depths of emotion that you
did not even know existed
you have entered the Blu Zone.
A spontaneous combustion of passion
the language of improvisation
from the horns of Lehman and Blakeslee
an explosion of unconstrained joy
in the rhythm of the drums
a cacophony of soul
from the guitar of Wilson
poetry hitchhikes on waves of sound
the notes washing over you
in an energizing bath.
There is anguish too
heartache, longing, melancholy
from the gut as much as the heart
transporting you to places
that you would rather not go
remembrances of other times
tears and laughter
delights and letdowns
until the music ends
and you remember how much you love
the woman you are with.
©2020 by Barbara Marie Minney. All right Reserved.
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