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I'll Play in the Band
by Randall Davis Barfield → (All Poetry by Randall Davis Barfield)
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I should have written you by now

To shatter this earth

To shake its bushes

I should be immovable

On the coveted throne

Of literary immortality;

I should be sought out,

Consulted and paged

My words sniffed and sipped

Like wine well-aged

I should be given

Golden keys to cities,

Should be stepping

On red carpets unrolled;

But no, here I am

And you are dwelling elsewhere—

Still, I've my hopes

That my pen and hand

Will create and record you;

Then I’ll play in the band.

 

 
 
 


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 Reviews of "I'll Play in the Band"
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 13, 2007
rejoice poet, your carpet awaits ...

Reviewed by Gloria Gay
Reviewed on May 12, 2007
This talented poem might be just a clue that such a red carpet is indeed in your destiny.

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on May 12, 2007
There are still red carpets for you:great write.

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on May 12, 2007
Enjoyed this one...great write, loved the ending! Write on my dear friend!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on May 12, 2007
Excellence beyond compare, Randy; very well done! BRAVO, one of your best!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed on May 12, 2007
Well done, Randall, spot on! I concur, you've outbested yourself.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Stan Grimes (Reader)
Reviewed on May 12, 2007
Spot on! Great one. Someday your words will be immortal (unless some damn plagarizing thief takes them. Thanks for sharing this one. One of your best.


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