A fine piece, Ryfkah. I assume this is Billie Holiday. Never saw her but
heard her lots of times on records. You capture the time well. Thanks for
the read. Regards Arthur.
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Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 3:28 PM
Subject: The Lady Sings
> The Lady Sings
>
> Laps slapped
> the trio swings
> Toes tap
> fingers snap
> The sax sound slips into
> her ear like a tongue
> Chinese lanterns bob
> under the moon's full eye
> The lady sings
> silky like real stockings
> of her man
> that done her wrong
>
> Rumors of an invasion
> dangle between glasses'
> clink and plundered kisses
> Laughter pierces
> Enemy soldiers meld
> in cafe revelry
>
> War dozes
>
> Ryfkah 5/23/03
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