picture (Friday Night Poetry Corner #181)

Abstract Painting - Abstract Art Original Colorful Funky House Painting Home On The Hill By Madart     Welcome, welcome, welcome everyone to the first Poetry Corner from my extended break. I haven't featured a Haiku in a while so... Here you go--Picture by a poet called "ITSEEMEDIMPORTANTATTHETIME" Hmm...this is well written and it caused … Continue reading picture (Friday Night Poetry Corner #181)

Aretha (Friday Night Poetry Corner #180)

 

Good evening everyone and again, welcome to another Friday Night Poetry corner. This week, this fantastic poet name JOHN W. LEYS, gave us a tribute poem of the late, great queen of soul, Aretha Franklin. Check it out and visit this poet’s home blog. You will be disappointed.

John W. Leys's avatarJohn W. Leys

aretha_franklin_port_452-h_2018For Aretha Franklin (1942-2018)

Aretha, Queen of Soul
Every note a prayer,
Smooth as silk,
Strong as steel.
Singing the blues
With the rhythm
Of her soul.
Standing tall with
Conviction and confidence,
The content of her character
Demanding respect.

8/18/18

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