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A Jazz Junkie
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Here is a tribute not only to good music but to the particular music which is all American.

A JAZZ JUNKIE

I didn't know what I was doing
It was all fun and laughter
I didn't know what I was moving,
And so I did not even bother.

But I am a Jazz Junkie
And I live on the stuff each day
Don't want no help today
I just love being a Jazz Junkie

There isn't no holes in me
My act is as clean as it can be
And just before I hear jazz
I am as good as I can be.

I don't shuffle not even jive
I know that's not cool
I don't go wild but stay alive
Cause I ain't no body's fool.

My head is screwed on tight
And mind, it acts all right
Cause I am clean and clean and clean
And you can't tell the way I lean.


THE ANANSE CRONICLES

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 Reviews of "A Jazz Junkie"
Reviewed by Michael Guy
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
After reviewing one of my poems, I know about you now; I couldn't resist clicking on this one, as I've been a jazz junkie for half my life going back to the late 60's--then I started playing piano in 1971 (no jazz yet) and today, I claim at least a modicum of knowledge of jazz piano. Thanks for this tribute to America's most special music and the pioneers that created it against the tide of culture.
Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on September 12, 2007
...on that note...well done...I too am a jazz man...vocal in the pen.
John
Reviewed by Rosalyn Smith
Reviewed on February 14, 2003
This was really jazzy, i can even hear the music in the background as I read it.
Reviewed by Oisín Breen (Reader)
Reviewed on January 13, 2003
Lovely. Bop all night in the wild crazy heat of jazz. Such a beautiful music the most like poetry ive ever heard. It is pure exuberance in form
Reviewed by tameko
Reviewed on December 7, 2002
very nice poem. i've been getting more into jazz in the past few years. so i enjoyed this piece. take care.
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on October 8, 2002
good tribute to jazz music (don't much care for it except dixieland!!) :) hey, at least i am *honest*!!
Reviewed by Afrika Abney
Reviewed on October 3, 2002
Beautiful tribute and I too love Jazz.

Afrika M.A.Abney
Reviewed by Daniel McTaggart
Reviewed on August 16, 2002
My Dad loves listening to Jazz. Your mellow rhythms transport me to that place I want to be.
Reviewed by Damaa --
Reviewed on March 22, 2002
The rhythm of this piece reminds me of reading Langston.
Reviewed by Damaa --
Reviewed on January 31, 2002
Know what I like about all of your poetry thus (yes, THUS) far? It's pure. Everything you write is honest and never forced. This is another shining example.
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