Aging Musically (Haiku)
Nursing nostalgia,
the tribute bands play covers —
relive what wasn’t.
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The injured cellist,
forced to bow out of concerts,
retires her bow.
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The big bands play swing —
old couples dance joyously,
then reclaim their canes.
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Three childhood friendships —
treasured, instrumental —
piano, oboe, flute.
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(The first haiku was inspired by Writer’s Island’s tribute theme. The fourth haiku was inspired by Monday Memories’ friendship theme.)
Tags: Aging Humor & Verse, Big Bands, Cellos, Childhood Memories, Dancing, Flute Haiku, Friendship, Friendship Haiku, Health Haiku, Health Poetry, Monday Memories, Music Haiku, Nostalgia Haiku, Oboe Haiku, Piano Haiku, Seniors Humor, String Players, Swing, Tribute Bands, Writer's Island
Mad Kane,
Wonderful words, with which I could see the images before me.
I liked the sentiments associated with the title, ‘Aging Musically’!
Eileen
I especially love the third one, “….then reclaim their canes.” Love it!
I love the way you tied these all together with the theme! The haiku of childhood instrumental friendship brought back fond memories of my daughter toting a cello back and forth on the school bus to participate in the school orchestra.
You made me smile. I enjoyed your Haikus
Thanks so much everyone for your kind words!
Very nice haiku. I particularly appreciate your clever use of homonyms in haiku 2.
Loved the old couple haiku !
Hi Kane, that was beautifully written…
Thanks so much for your enthusiasm for my haiku!