I didn't know who Jude was
but I remember thinking
there were a lot of instructions for him to follow
and some I didn't understand
like "let her under your skin"
but still
when I heard that song
from the back seat of the car
I knew
it was my favorite
I had never paid much attention
to the radio before
I was only about five
but when that song came on
I listened
Somehow I felt like it was telling me something
important
Maybe it was coincidence or
maybe it was synchronicity but
I have spent much of my life
trying to take sad songs and
make them better.
submitted for Poets United, Thursday Think Tank #90, Music
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Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. Leonard Cohen
10 comments:
When I was about 3 or 4, I heard "I Love a Rainy Night". I think that was the first song I remember hearing on the radio that really caught my attention.
I liked that song, too... enjoyed the trip through memory lane.
Love this...And I love that song...
Happy day to you ~
I just love the ending!
I always liked the rave-out at the end.
I felt the same way. :-) To top it off, I have an Aunt Jude, which always left me a bit confused...
Pearl
A nice reflective writing. There was something very visceral in the song.
I think I was one of those faces in the crowd. One of my favorite Beatles songs. thanks for reminding me
I love the song too.
I think it was written by John Lennon for his son Julian. But others have probably told you that already.
The Beatles left a long lasting influence on my life as well. And my mind just wandered off in this great little medley for a moment...
Thanks, luv!
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