[stylist] new poem

[Jacobson, Shawn D]

Bridgit

Thanks for looking over my poem; I'm glad you liked it.  It is a bit sad because I used to take walks for pleasure and to relax before my knees started to betray me.  Also, Wilson Phillips was the last pop group I was a real fan of (I mostly listen to country music now).

Shawn

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Shawn,

Good job. I like how you make cultural and time-period references by simply stating a song/group from the 90's plus the use of a walkman.
Little details like this provide setting without having to spell it out.
This poem has a mellow feel to it even though it's nostalgic and perhaps a little sad depending on perspective.

Bridgit

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OK, I'm back writing poetry, been away too long.

Shawn

Song Strider
Once upon a time
Back in Walkman days of yore
angel voices sang
In those days fondly remembered
I jacked a tape into my Walkman and strode forth.
Voices as if from angels filled my head.
Wilson Phillips bade me hold on for one more day.
As on my evening ritual rounds I did travel.
In these younger times
music pumping though my head
walking was a joy.
My body strode along,
before the twinge of aching knees.
I climbed the hill without trepidation
and from the summit could survey
the path ahead, the path behind
and know the beauty of sight and sound.
So with the music
I strode in evenings cool
in times remembered.



Shawn Jacobson
Mathematical Statistician
Phone# (202)-475-8759
Fax# (202)-485-0275

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