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The Sunday Poem is published weekly, and strives to include the poet reading their work.
DH Jenkins reads his poem at its conclusion.
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“It’s Too Rainy” by James Brewer
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Pretty Eyes
…..(written to Kyle Asche Organ Trio’s song)
Pretty eyes are in a meditation retreat
seeing everything as it’s meant to be:
dazzling leaves in October’s ghost dance,
birds diving, birds hovering—a romance.
Pretty eyes bloom in summer’s fields,
are roses reflected in wine glasses,
amazing sunflowers on Van Gogh’s walls,
or stained glass windows in a cathedral.
They are always open to new adventure
like days of our limitless abandon—
getting lost in the psychedelic woods
where we remain until evening comes.
Pretty eyes are of the feminine divine,
the electric guitar, a nighthawk soaring,
the organ is the lion’s quiet roaring,
and the drum, our heart beats sublime.
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Listen to DH Jenkins read his poem
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DH Jenkins’ poems have appeared in Jerry Jazz Musician, Kelp Journal, and The Ekphrastic Review. His new book of poetry, Patterns on the Wall, is available on Amazon.com. He lives in New Zealand.
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The artist James Brewer works in oils on both canvas and paper, and employs abstract as well as representational approaches. Influences include the art of Willem deKooning and Henri Matisse. He lives in Nelson County, Virginia.
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Listen to the Kyle Asche Organ Trio play “Pretty Eyes,” with Asche (guitar); Pete Benson (organ); and George Fludas (drums). [The Orchard]
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