This poem is built entirely from the titles of songs by Kehlani, yet the pain is mine.
I lost my wife just as the world was folding in on itself. Grief arrived like a flood, and for a while, I let it take me. There was no map for that kind of sorrow, no language that fit the sharp edges—so I found another way to speak.
These titles held space for the parts of me that shattered and for the parts that slowly returned. Love doesn’t vanish. It changes shape, and it changes you. This is the story of that change.
Ohhh it is s heartfelt message in this one. Very sorry for your loss Jay. It’s amazing how you end the final stanza with a positive note. Even though the previous ones deal with the grief in a more intense way. Need to go back and listen to Kehlani.
WPSE thank you for your kind words. Some time has passed already and I am a different person today as I was back then. Her death and the pandemic together were in the end the catalyst to me finally being able to find my true self. That’s were the uplifting note comes from at the end.
Darienne, thank you so much. It was five years ago and it is true what they say, time heals some parts in us. I am grateful for the 22 years we had together.
Jay dearest, this is so rich with all the nuances of love and ache and joy and sorrow that you have felt... I'm glad you had the blessing of her in your life and sad that she departed and that you experienced this pain. Thank you for sharing this with us. Hugs from here.
There are at least two parallel stories in this song title poem! Love it! You've got a way to write this. Serious and humorous compilation today! Thank you Gordon!
Love this! Was sure I had responded to this and it may be a comment left on Notes! We had BB King on B day but it's great to have him here again in a new poem. You've created a wonderful song title poem here with blues and heartache. Thank you Lisa!
Love how you played with the punctuation and spacing to give it even more flavour. (I thought about choosing Keen too...) So much under the surface there... Gorgeous, my friend! X
I was going to go for Kasabian, so glad I didn’t. The way you’ve used I hear voices is amazing. Beats, transmission and then the repetition. Masterful stuff! Thank you Kevin!
I'm not having it
Nightshift
I'm not having it
I got a man
Ain't no crime
I got a man
Pass the mic
make it happen
shaking
great minds
friends
Right about now
feel good about myself
Black Cinderella
I've got a man
I've got a man
It's all over
Better know about it
A flower grows in Brooklyn
step up front
I'm still not having it
by Positive K
What a beautiful collage. This one is new for me, but i love the picture you painted here. I feel like drinking a finger of Scotch with this one...
This poem is built entirely from the titles of songs by Kehlani, yet the pain is mine.
I lost my wife just as the world was folding in on itself. Grief arrived like a flood, and for a while, I let it take me. There was no map for that kind of sorrow, no language that fit the sharp edges—so I found another way to speak.
These titles held space for the parts of me that shattered and for the parts that slowly returned. Love doesn’t vanish. It changes shape, and it changes you. This is the story of that change.
—Jay
.
Lose My Wife
(a poem in song titles by Kehlani)
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Lose My Wife
Crash
Wish I Never
Grieving
Tears
Deep
.
Not Used to It
Distraction
Do U Dirty
In My Feelings
Crzy
Advice
.
Open (Passionate)
Next 2 U
Can I
What I Want
Hold Me by the Heart
.
Everything
Personal
Change Your Life
Everything Is Yours
You Should Be Here
.
Think of Me
I Wanna Be
Thank You
How That Last
.
Yet Alive
Unconditional
How We Do Us
Be Alright
As I Am
Wondering / Wandering
Melt
Get Like
Keep On
Ohhh it is s heartfelt message in this one. Very sorry for your loss Jay. It’s amazing how you end the final stanza with a positive note. Even though the previous ones deal with the grief in a more intense way. Need to go back and listen to Kehlani.
WPSE thank you for your kind words. Some time has passed already and I am a different person today as I was back then. Her death and the pandemic together were in the end the catalyst to me finally being able to find my true self. That’s were the uplifting note comes from at the end.
Thanks for sharing. Your words put things in perspective. Family is everything. All else is window dressing. Beautiful poem. God bless.
Thank you Kevin.
Beautiful, so heartfelt.
Liza, I appreciate your words very much. Thank you.
Firstly, I am so very sorry for your loss. This is such a powerful testament to your love for your wife. “Keep on” Jay🤗
Darienne, thank you so much. It was five years ago and it is true what they say, time heals some parts in us. I am grateful for the 22 years we had together.
Jay dearest, this is so rich with all the nuances of love and ache and joy and sorrow that you have felt... I'm glad you had the blessing of her in your life and sad that she departed and that you experienced this pain. Thank you for sharing this with us. Hugs from here.
Mark Knopfler - A conversation
Where do you think you're going?
Sailing to Philadelphia
Boom, like that
What have I got to do?
So far away
What it is
You and your friend
Will you miss me?
How long
Why worry?
When you leave Don't crash the ambulance
Nobody does that
Don't forget your hat
Don't you get it? Watch me gone
If this is goodbye Think Fast
Maybe I will
Today is the day
Working on it
This ones not going to end well
Beyond my wildest dreams
There are at least two parallel stories in this song title poem! Love it! You've got a way to write this. Serious and humorous compilation today! Thank you Gordon!
Well, I was born in January. Janus, you know. People don't take my humour seriously.
Love his music. You did him great justice here.
BB King
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Every day I have the blues
How blue can I get
Walkin and crying
Long nights
Waitin on you
.
There must be a better world somewhere
Darlin you know I love you
Please accept my love
I want to get married
Sweet little angel
.
When my heart beats like a hammer
Please hurry home
Please set the date
When love comes to town
It can only hurt for so long
Love this! Was sure I had responded to this and it may be a comment left on Notes! We had BB King on B day but it's great to have him here again in a new poem. You've created a wonderful song title poem here with blues and heartache. Thank you Lisa!
This is sooooo heartfelt🫶🏻
I can hear the guitar and his bruised voice as I read this... Love it!
K is for kiss
2000 man
Dirty livin’ hard times
Cold gin tears are falling
Rock bottom
Lonely is the hunter
Under the gun
Get all you can take
While the city sleeps
Thrills in the night
Murder in high heels
Shock me, killer
Shout mercy, freak
Last chance
Take me down below
Outta this world
Back to the Stone Age
Hell or high water
Hell or hallelujah
Not for the innocent
No no no
When your walls come down
I’ll fight hell to hold you
Good girl gone bad
I was made for lovin’ you
Absolutely rock and roll!
Love the way you’ve pieced these together Kate🤘🏻
Wow! Beautifully woven. I love the titles with the word Hell in them and how they come together, say so much.
STC May 11
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On a day like today
.
Difficult child
Broken toy
Call me what you like
I’m not leaving
.
Won’t be broken
You don’t see me
Nothing in the way
Looking back
.
Perfect symmetry
Stop for a minute
Enjoy the silence
Somewhere only we know
.
Everybody’s changing
Is it any wonder?
This is the last time
Put it behind you
.
Strange room
Thin air
Put the radio on
You’re not home
.
Staring at the ceiling
.
.
Spiralling
.
.
.
That’s all
.
.
.
.
Time to go
Titles by Keane
I can hear the piano playing right through! Love this piece! Perfect fit for I’m not leaving.
Love how you played with the punctuation and spacing to give it even more flavour. (I thought about choosing Keen too...) So much under the surface there... Gorgeous, my friend! X
Blessed Be
~~~
In The Light Of The Morningstar
Long Way From My Home
This Little Light
Seen And Unseen
Cover Me
Jesus Is Comin' Soon
In The Light Of The Morningstar
Celestial Shore
We Shall See The King
~~~
SongTitles af Kaiser & Mansfield
📜 Poem af bARdisT LennArrrt
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https://glennkaiser.bandcamp.com/album/trimmed-and-burnin-slow-burn
Beautiful!
I feel cleansed by the Lord with this one LennArrrt😊
🙏
hahahahahaha
Here's a.... Keb Mo' Song Poem (could be more of these. Good titles from which to choose) :
Victims of comfort
All dressed up
Standin' at the station
Every morning
Angelina
Eileen
Rita
Get together
Imagine
Remain silent
Don’t try to explain
This is so good! Thank you Marinarena!
Short and powerful. I love it!
Thanks for your comment! That poem has a kind of vibe!
Kasabian
I hear voices
Processed beats
Test transmission
Butcher blues
Reason is treason
Strictly old skool
Rocket fuel
Neon noon
I hear voices
Secret alphabet
Twentyfourseven
All through the night
I was going to go for Kasabian, so glad I didn’t. The way you’ve used I hear voices is amazing. Beats, transmission and then the repetition. Masterful stuff! Thank you Kevin!
Love it! I have to find Secret alphabet. It sounds like a good song.
KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND (Poem)
BABY I WANT YOUR LOVIN',
WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND ME,
THAT'S THE WAY (I LIKE IT),
ALL THAT GOOD STUFF,
I'M SO CRAZY ('BOUT YOU),
PLEASE DON'T GO... 😎
SONGTITLE POETRY: K IS FOR LENNY KRAVITZ!
EXPERT SWAGGER
I’ll be waiting,
Again
It ain’t over til it’s over, Honey
American woman, Believe in me
I belong to you,
Are you gonna go my way?
Is there any love in your heart, Lady?
Black velveteen, Dirty white boots Strut,
Show me your soul.
Sex? Bring it on!
Rock star city life, Dancin’ til dawn!
Mr Cab Driver? New York City!
The essence of Lenny Kravitz in one poem! Thank you Francesca!
Took me some time to find one for this letter, but I chose someone with a beautiful voice that I really enjoy listening to.
Here is a tribute to KD Lang.
It's me,
Walking in and out of your arms.
Infinite and unforseen--
I want it all.
Love is like a cigarette.
My last cigarette...
My old addiction,
Your smoke screen,
Constant craving.
Helpless,
fallen...
Save me.
Wash me clean.
Suddenly
Consequences of falling.
Sugar moon,
I wish I didn't love you so.
This short poem is constructed using King Crimson song titles:
We'll let you know
The Great Deceiver
One More Red Nightmare
Frame by Frame
The Sheltering Sky
FraKctured
In The Wake of Poseidon