But the little harp almost plays itself as an automatic passtime in song. One has the clarity of single notes for a remembered tune. The chording of the little silver instrument does the rest, by virtue of the science built in by precise German folk (Hohner harmonicas).
Sidewalk Sympathies
Busking Encounters
Harmonicas have been in my past. Staff at Summer Camp. Settling interludes during pressured College Exam times. Quiet reflective sessions on the back deck at the family Home. Unlike structured times with clarinet in the High School band (theory, sheet music, practices early morning). Or a short expedition into guitar.
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Offered by Doug Blair, Kitchener ON, 2022
I retired from over 32 years in industry effective January 2022. Hobbies of music and photography have gained in enthusiasm and momentum. A decision to follow in the steps of a new friend with the busking. (I either get more proficient in performance out in public, or I simply appear as a sad, striving donkey.)
Chorus of Two Can I sing for you Neither of us blushing? The tune, the
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Happily the music is coming along, and it is because of Love and Frequency. Occasions arrive when passers-by want to stop and talk. This seems novel after over two years six months of COVID lockup and isolation. Face masks are coming off. Smiles and other expressions are showing again. Conversation, compassion and community. Remember that? The busking becomes a cathartic for me and for others. Here follow some http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/examples… words
Have crossed our paths before. We agree it strikes Anote so joyful That little flaws Are booted out the door. Yes, sing with me Achorus fit for concord Asemblance of those Sainted hearts on high. Our little song Uplifting for the moment Uplifting Almost reaching to the sky Come back...another verse And it develops nicely. Let’s give that one a try. 3
Approached by Young Man, Initial D He wheeled up Plopped the battered bike down And sat on it Looked me full face, saying I appreciate you. Big smiles but glazed eyes. Drugs or booze? 4
Liquor Store nearby. I wanted him to sit a while (Keep that bagged bottle out of sight ) Feel the music in peace. He used the term good old stuff. He needed it; he did it. Without too many odd outbursts Unsettling the passers-by Arare session communing. Some forty minutes perhaps. Some tearful accounts Involving Father and Grandmother (Her funeral was imminent ) Just needed a patient listening ear. Me. By Divine appointment. This strange old Busker Friend Jimmy H would have Done the same. With mellow guitar. 5
Told him to listen to Grandpa Elliott online. A Candidate She came along the sidewalk Fatigue all over her face And a shopping bag that Had seen much wear And a captive's sort of pace Ayoung couple passed With the laughs of Love But she almost ran them down. While the countenance remained As if in a mold of Duty, pressure and frown. 6
I was at my chair With anAchord harp And some bluesy tune of note As she brushed right by To the pharmacy with Ascrip the Doctor wrote. With her child at Home From a flu caught bad And her job stalled in the mix. She could ill afford This diversion sad. Did I think my tunes might fix? Then she stopped abrupt And turned round to hear Of a sweet and heartfelt riff 7
And a slight smile came As her Dragon tamed And the music said, What if, what if. LABELS: EDGINESS CALMED MUSICATONIC RELIEF Music and Peace In the parking lot sitting They just hang on my song And the C Harp works wonders An odd audience comes along. Perhaps at the wheel, a Mom While daughter departs With a Loonie for Douglas Or a thumbs up of Heart. That’s the joy in the busking Seeing people who smile And delight in the discourse Being friendly a while. Some will dance with the sweet notes 8
Some will thank for release. It’s the MUSIC refreshing. It’s the vanguard of Peace. Woman Named Erfa July 15, 2022 She smiled approaching 9
And liked the sweet music Heard it in church. But harp made so simple What once was stuffy. This kind of music Had whetted her search. Started East Germany Now a sweet widow Marvel how converse Had opened us up. Music the trigger Engaging like fast friends Bringing community In a fresh cup Often develops 10
Asimple engagement Folks want to talk Just needing a push. I’m there for them With this retirement hobby. No complications No panic, no rush. Reluctant with the Eyes. - July 03, 2022 Passing me by While I perform (rejoice) Avoid all my harps 11
Avoid my deep Voice. Skip everything That smacks of a talk. Covid did that. So quietly they walk Masks are off. Good. But wives' tales remain. Stay apart! Don't engage. These days only Pain Can come from a meeting Can come from a chat. 12
The NEW Righteousness is crazy Community quite flat The leaders sang foolish The media joined in. And converse of kind sort Their NEW KIND OF SIN. Bah HUMBUG. This old singer says He talks to the people He uplifts He plays. 13
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(Happily today in the Park, I met new friends visiting Town. Anup and Jazz. Using bicycles from the Walper Hotel. They took in what I was trying to say. They got it.
Thankfully, many are getting it. Music and friendly exchanges are coming back.)
In the Bible story of Moses leading the children of Israel through the Wilderness, there comes the matter of the building of the Tabernacle, to house the Ark of the Covenant and other sanctified items. Moses needs help, and a team of craftsmen will be delegated. Foremost is Bezaleal. He is gifted with skills and anointing for the works of creativity and craftsmanship. God is a Creator. He loves to see enthused followers get into the work. He anoints in supernatural fashion for capability and adaptation far beyond the average. It is gifted. The recipient must never boast or become smug or self-assured. This applies to my music, and my photography and poetry. I am simply humbled and thankful. The Process continues. It is happy overflow.
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