The Look of Love

Look of Love

*The Look of Love*

She’s dining in the company of a very lucky gentleman — who is currently not in attendance.
She’s dining in the memory of a fine, distinguished gentleman —
Who is privileged to be this lady’s companion.

They have entered Le Dîneur d’lAmour
In spite of their Reservations.
Now, as she awaits her beaux,
She’s already dining for two.

Patrons and Couples notice this Damsel sitting by herself…and it may seem that she is alone…
Do not be fooled by an empty seat:
A Woman Like This is Never Alone.

She has eyes that sparkle like crystal chandeliers,
A mane of luscious curls that dangle with her pale green rings,
Succulent lips that speak of excursions to Paris —
With a silent expression that’s sealed with a kiss.

Messieurs,

Set aside your menus for a moment,
And Feast Your Eyes on a Dish.

Overindulgence will blind you from her beauty, as deep pain is felt from staring at a radiance of this volume for a prolonged span…and before your date becomes wise to his or her own deficiency — It’s best that you look away.

After all, she only has eyes for one.
And as she awaits his arrival —
It’s plain to see that he is already with her.

His presence is written all over her face;
It reads: “Le Regard d’lAmour.”
And when he finally arrives…
He will be seated by the
Maitre d’,
and greeted by the
Look of Love.

Painted by Dian Bernardo

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A Salesman’s Omission

*A Salesman’s Omission*

“Go out and Live!”
Exclaims the world!
They sell the notion of
Living Every Day
Like it’s the last
and to not let a single minute
Be lost.
With a drowsy eye
and a wavering head —
I sit up in my bed,
and skeptically ask:

“How much does that cost?”

 

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Hours in Volumes

*Hours in Volumes*

Days shouldn’t feel this empty.
Sealing capsules without substance lowers already knocked off pedals of will —
halting locomotive chains that were
barely moving anyway.
I’m still expected to approve the dross and waste of a full 24 hour rotation,
and send it out as if completed, and as if ready to begin anew the following day.
How can I? How can one be satisfied with a malfunctioning vacuum of winnowed pieces
that cannot be out-placed?
A Day’s Quality has managed to evaporate once more,
so I must now settle for a quantitative mass-producing of
Hours in Volumes.
Deep-Sixed Ticks rise from a deserted grave
and I succumb to its strangle, until my body
slumbers,
but No —
I Will Not Rest.

 

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Blues Queen

Blues Queen

 
*Blues Queen*

She finally made it back to Birdland.
It feels like just yesterday she was here in New York City, spray-painting this bitter, hateful earth with the blues. Now she is on Heaven’s replica stage being backed up by the greatest bluesmen that have ever lived accompanying her commanding voice as respective maestros of the
Sweet sax,
Trumpet,
Drums,
A pair of trombones and a double bass:
What a Difference a Day Made.

Oh she’s still got it. It feels like Radio City here in the clouds…with flashy lights beaming down on the messengers of song. The stage is overflowing with music and taking center stage is the very physical and spiritual representation of the Blues. She stands before the audience oozing blue, it’s wrapped around her skin, and from her soul it pours from her pores…the moment she begins to roar.

She is the Blues.

With clenched fists and an open heart — she Rules the microphone…
Victoria and Elizabeth can have their jurisdiction…
But on this stage there is but only
One Queen.

I present to you:
The Queen of Blues.
All Hail.

Painted by John Penney

 

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Check out the Kirkus review for Art of Mind III!

AOM III

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/original-clyde-aidoo/art-of-mind-iii/

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