Long Play
written by: Mike Turner
@SchoonerSkipper
First notes of music
Waft from the stage
Bring us a message
From a different age
Tender emotions
Handed ‘cross time
From old composers
To your heart and mine
Beethoven, Brahams
Mendolssen, Bach
Jazz, folk and country
Blues, Soul, Pop and rock
All with a purpose:
To make our ears ring
Sway us with feelings
Have our souls sing
May their sweet music
Not fade away
Oft’ may we listen
Long may they play
Mike Turner
Mike Turner retired to the US Gulf Coast after a 27 year career as a Federal law enforcement executive. A brief flirtation with the ukulele brought him to the world of writing songs and poetry. Mike writes in a variety of genre, from traditional blues, folk and country to jazz and gospel; along with meter and free verse. When not writing, Mike sails a historic schooner on the Gulf of Mexico.
Latest posts by Mike Turner (see all)
- Long Play - March 2, 2021
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