Some of my very favorite poetry is found in the songs people write. Songs tell stories of love and rejection. Some write about objects like trains or jet planes. Simon and Garfunkle wrote about the city of New York in Sound of Silence. On of my favorites is a song by Steve Goodman about a train they called the City of New Orleans. The mix of images and metaphors is wonderful, down to earth, and unforgettable. The music is just the icing on the cake!
Poems, and Prayers, and Promises blend with melodies and harmonies transporting us to other places and times with unforgettable lyrics. They share life as it really is as they connect to more than one part of the brain. Some of the greatest poets of our time are singer songwriters. Their songs can take us to locations and situations we have not visited in fifty years. Although many over the years considered country music repetitive and uncouth, Merle Haggard was considered the Poet of the Common Man. Perhaps the critics should take a second look… or listen and enjoy this train ride with Steve Goodman on the City of New Orleans. This is Americana and poetry at its best!
Poems and melody
Connecting words with the heart
Spring poetry sings
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Song clip from You Tube
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Yes indeed, Dwight.
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Great music Great poetry!! Thank you Lisa
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Melodious poetry? as always isn’t it?🙂 stay healthy and be safe. Take care.
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Thank you so much! A beautiful poem for sure… You take care as well!
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The City of New Orleans is a beautiful song.
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Yes, One of my favorite!
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It is for sure. It’s my favorite of Arlo’s.
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Thanks… so glad you enjoyed it!
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I just had to listen to it again.
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Me too!
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I agree Dwight, and many of my poems are inspired by listening to great melodies…..Thank you for the beautiful Arlo Guthrie song
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thank you Ivor for listening and for your comment. I know you love music as much as you love poetry. The best of both worlds.
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I loved this song ❤thanks for sharing. Good songs are poetry blended with melodies, yes, very well put 😁
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Thank you so much for listening and for your comments. It is a wonderful picture in words !
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Well said! Song writers do an amazing job.
I’m a big fan of Arlo but not heard this one before, my fav is his “motorcycle” song!
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I agree, Dwight, about poetry in song, and I have found no end of it in the music I enjoy. I love the haiku, especially the line about connecting words with the heart.
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Thank you so much Kim! I appreciate your kind comments!
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I don’t want a pickle…
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“just gonna ride my motorcycle” … was a motorbike rider for many years and sang this almost constantly!
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It is such a good song!
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😎
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Thanks Kim! Poetry is music and Music is poetry!
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I have not heard that one! I will check it out! Thanks.
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Americana is American poetry set to music, don’t you think? I knew a NASCAR sportswriter who was downsized at his newspaper and went on to write novels and play Americana in bars. Just what did he lose?
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Yes, that is a great illustration! It is what we make it! Thanks Brandan!
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“Blow me a kiss from across the room; tell me I’m sweet when I’m not. Touch my hair as you pass my chair … little things mean a lot!” Yes, I love poetry in song! Have a blessed May Day. ❤️🌷💐❤️
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Thanks Jan! Put on some great songs and take it easy!
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I so agree about the songwriter poets who come to us with music. I love “The City of New Orleans”. One of my favorites is Garth Brooks’ “The River” … “I will sail my vessel til the river runs dry, I’ll never reach my destination if I never try”. The words to Tim McGraw’s “Always be humble and kind” touch my heart.
Yep, I surely do agree with you!
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Thank you Beverly! Nothing much better that the rhymes in music!
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Thanks so much for the song, Dwight! Music is King/Queen!
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Yes it really is!
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Ah poetry in or without music is truly a gift to all you know! I haven’t written a poem in such a long time but recently a song the Spirit of God downloaded in me! Keep up the good writing as per usual. Blessings and more grace ❤
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Thank you Tammy! Keep on singing!
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Most welcome bro…. haha I will for the glory of God.
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