The exquisite poem below was written by Eric Miller in response to the following video posted in this article. I was so taken by the beauty of the poem that I simply had to share it – and the author – with the world. All spelling and formatting are specifically as the author has written them with no alterations. It is my first blog offering to start off the New Year.
jazz singer
she's decorated
in black
understated
elegant
ready
to deliver
a speech
to a
body
that hangs
on every word
she sways
rooted
to the soul
of
the tree
autumn leaf
gently
affirming
the wind
outstretched arms
beckoning
soaring
on melody
she sings
to
the accompaniment
of
clinking
champagne glasses
the rush
of waiters
passing by
trays laden
with houvre d'oeuvre
for
the masses
a steady
chattering
din
she notices
those
around her
as much
as they
notice
her
lost in
her song
and they
in theirs
by Eric Jay Miller
© November 2013