painting by Neal Peart.
Drum Me Three Times
“As soon as war is declared, it’s impossible to hold
the poets back. Rhyme is still the most effective drum.”
--Jean Giraudoux.
Moving
as an old
white man,
I may have
faulty rhythm,
but in my ears,
I’m a premier percussionist.
In a Rock mood
I feel
the snare,
the toms,
with my foot
tapping the bass.
When
light-hearted,
I hear
the Conga
and bongos.
Glenn Buttkus
Quadrille
Posted over at d'Verse Poets Pub
I think we all have the right to beat the drums... each of us has a heartbeat to match
ReplyDeleteOld habits never die. Never stop listening for the rhythm.
ReplyDeleteLove the subtle metaphorical feel to this. Music keeps me young. I laugh at myself head banging to Metallica, wondering why I am not too old for this ridiculousness.
ReplyDeleteLove this! The rhythm reverberates inside us for sure!💝
ReplyDeleteI like the thought of being a "premier percussionist" in one's own ears.
ReplyDeleteWonderful opening quote, Glenn. Keep on drumming!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic Glenn. I love that quote too...
ReplyDeleteI love this old man! Recognize him, too.
ReplyDeleteWe all march to our own drummer...which is as it should be.
ReplyDeleteLuv this Glen. Happy Monday
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I think in the journey we beat many different drums, trying to find the pulse that fits the mood and times.
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Nice Work, GB.
ReplyDeleteI'm an Oldie, too; have banged a drum or two in my day.
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I love the painting by Neal Peart, my favourite drummer, so talented. I was always amazed by all the different percussion instruments included in his enormous kit. I also love the Jean Giraudoux quote, both of which have fed into your poem, Glenn. My husband has an old drumstick from his days in a band, which he uses to tap along to his favourite drummers. I lack the coordination to drum, but I appreciate the lines:
ReplyDelete‘In a Rock mood
I feel
the snare,
the toms,
with my foot
tapping the bass.’
I love it Glenn! it is just like being 73 and feeling like I am 40! Works for me, not sure about everyone around me.... Our beat and pitch seems to needs one of those fancy digital machines that keeps the new pop singers on pitch!! The painting is really great! Why am I not surprised that you chose an Indian motif!?
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ReplyDeleteI feel the beat you feel. Life is too short not to sense music. The quote is apt...and I would love to share it.
Rush Professor
ReplyDeleteNeil Peart Drum
Beat Professional
Lives on In
Records
Spirit
of Radio
Won't Forget..:)
The first stanza is very powerful in my view. It contains that inner view of life that we retain as we grow older.
ReplyDeleteAge has no bearing on what we hear in our hearts. Keep on rocking! 😀
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