old melodies (poem) by Jon Michael Willey on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 25, 2011

melodies! I now have a great understanding with this work you gave us! Incredible! Keep it up!

Reviewed on May 22, 2011

"harmony emerges weighty with new meaning" - I love this line, Jon. I think these are the moments that make us grow spiritually. Great writing. Love and hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Chessly Nesci

Reviewed on May 18, 2011

Hi Jon, Old melodies always bring back my past memories. Most are from my childhood listening to eight tracks with my dad. He loved music and always had it playing...it's strange how a song will bring you back in time to the exact moment. Love your poem, and I agree an old melody is like a fine wine...Take care, Chessly

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on April 27, 2011

Oh yes Jon Michael, those old melodies touch those memories we have tucked away in our minds trunk. They really are like a fine old wine, to be enjoyed in those unexpected moments...This is beautiful writing, one I am keeping.

Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)

Reviewed on April 25, 2011

How wonderful! I love this! It feels like a lazy summer afternoon laden with wafts of an oncoming autumn - a time gone by, a time yet to be. How nostalgic and bittersweet the reflection - transporting us to all those moments we wonder whether we should have paid closer attention to whilst actually "in" them. Lovely work, Jon Michael ~ one of your best.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 24, 2011

old melodies help keep our souls in tune ... nice work, Jon ...

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on April 23, 2011

Music is similar to photo albums bringing back both bitter and sweet memories. Everything we do becomes a future memory, so I guess it's best to make happy and joyful memories.
Deep, always deep is your poetry, teasing out the inherent wisdom of each line.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on April 23, 2011

I TELL YOU, THEY BARGE RIGHT IN...THOSE UNINVITED, PERSISTENT 'OLD MELODIES' HAVE A 'MIND' OF THEIR OWN...BUT, WHEN ENTERTAINED AT THE RIGHT PLACE AND TIME...THEY ARE PRICELESS! A GEM, JON...WELL DONE! THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on April 23, 2011

Can't get that song out of my head! You have captured the essence of the sleep process as it draws on the mind to create dreams of our passion. Old memories are the easiest to retrieve and come to the fore. Your words are rich with meaning and sweet to the ear.

Ron

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)

Reviewed on April 23, 2011

Ah I hear ya John...indeed old melodies trigger the slide-show in my memory banks..instant recall of times past and moments too delicious to forget..
Exceptional piece..

Blessings,

vesna :)

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on April 23, 2011

Beautiful, the older the melody, the sweeter.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on April 23, 2011

VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

music can bring back instant memories. Morgan

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

Wonderful writing sweet Jon as always darlin...your so amzing...sighhh......stay safe and well Hugsss...Happy Easter Jon....
Love Always,
Chanti Lace xoxoox

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

"...harmony emerges weighty with new meaning'
that's it, it exactly, for it's never the same
even if what's played is the same the hearing changes,
the mood and interpretation after more understanding
and more experience. Porch, sway, summer wine all part
of setting and memory and pure pleasure in this
fine, fine poem, Jon, My Friend.
This i save.

John

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

There is something about music and song lyrics that seemed to hold time and memories in a capsule to be released when we least expect them. Great write Jon.
fee

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

This reads like a sweet lullaby, Jon. I could fall asleep on a porch swing reading your verses. Thank you, friend. Happy Easter to you. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

You are a very musical poet, I hear a slow base sax playing, to the rhythm of your swing, the river slowly rolling by, Magnolia blossoms over your head, is it Gershwin .....Bless ya! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

Feelings warm and tender surround me as I read this gem of a poem, Jon!
Utterly superb!

Happy Easter,
Eileen

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

Jon, I was going to say they don't write them like that anymore--
but you just did. You take me back to the fine old melodies and
the taste of yesterday's wine. Thanks, my friend. -gene.

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

What lovely images and sonic elements,and you connect with the reader on a very deep and real level, too.
You've got this one right on and I listen to Frank Sinatra or Ella more often than anything else really, those two great sages :)
(Like you, also a sage!)
A Really Happy Easter,
Christine

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

Where have the master writer's of old melodies gone, but their songs will always linger on.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

I will savor the tastes and smells in this poem, that play sweetly in my mind..Oh Jon, this is wonderful!
Happy Easter and Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

Jon, my friend, what a wonderful journey you have taken us on.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

ah, nostalgia! i really loved this poem, as i find myself doing a lot of this sometimes. great piece!!

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

What a beautiful metaphorical look at memories played out as song.
The classics are always the best.
Thank you Jon.

~W~

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on April 22, 2011

let the old melodies play...they bring good feelings..nice write.. Good wishes.neerja :)