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For Morris Nanton

December 24, 2011 by Kenneth Hart

For Morris Nanton

That man’s dancing on that piano.

He’s big and bulky as me

and knows what it’s like to feel awkward

and listen to him dancing and talking.

 

Playing long sets, just right

Filling in betweens with solo introductions

When that man’s up there, he sitting with me all the time

 

Wearing a loose turnaround shirt

Listening over his shoulder to that silky drum and

the bow draw and finger-walk on the bass

 

That man hears the music of clinking glasses,

The cooperation of ice, alcohol and a good pace

that makes the night feel special

 

In front of a smoked mirror with shades,

he raises his head to let the spirit flow freely.

He doesn’t say anything stupid

but he gets those silly looks

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