Noteworthy Memory

NOTEWORTHY MEMORY

With each note
of Zorba the Greek
my mind is
transported
to the shores of Crete, an isle
of my memories.

2016-04-17
P. Wanken

Shared at 1Sojournal for NaPoWriMo – Day 17.

Classical Gas

CLASSICAL GAS

Outta steam,
I wonder if I
can go on.
Needa boost,
something to keep words flowing.
Music moves my muse.

2016-04-10
P. Wanken

Inspired by “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams.

Shared at 1Sojournal for NaPoWriMo – Day 10.

Time Marches On

TIME MARCHES ON

Sounds of fall
heard through the crisp air;
each drum beat
brings to mind
the days of youth, long past. Cheers
rise to the heavens.

Known to most
as Mr. Baessler,
and writer
of our song,
to me he was Grandpa Keith.
His cadence lives on.

2014-10-27
P. Wanken

In memory of Keith Baessler,
my grandpa and the Boone Valley High School band instructor,
who wrote the “Boone Valley Fight Song”
that was played before every football game, at every pep rally, during every parade.

 

Shared at Creative Bloomings for Prompt 172: Musical Memories.

I Hold On

What was I thinking,
trying to stop your leaving.
Not through loving you.
(come a little closer)
You hold me together,
(say you do)
I can only think of one.

2014-05-22
P. Wanken

* Each line is a title of a song sung by Dierks Bentley.

 

Written for Creative Bloomings Prompt #155: Say It With Music

When You Find The One

 

WHEN YOU FIND THE ONE
(a piku)

hold, want, need…
let
your love be known

2012-10-28
P. Wanken

 

Written in response to Musical Notes Prompt #12: “All For Love” as sung by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting.