I am on Mackinac Island,
Lying down on a big white lawn chair
In front of the Grand Hotel.
The faint scent of fudge
Lingers on the air so I can almost taste it,
And my hair is getting constantly blown
By the wind that flows among the
Chairs, grass, and music.
The music comes from the direction of the water,
Where an old style jazz band has
Temporarily set up shop,
Creating gorgeous silhouettes
Against the orange and pink sunset sky.
The purring of the clarinet
Bounces off of me like the waves are
Bouncing on shore,
But even lighter than that,
Even lighter than the
Wings of the seagull trailing overhead.
The clarinet drops in and out of sync
With the waves as the silhouettes start to
Bounce to the music.
A distant bike bell dings,
But it matches so harmoniously
With the music that I don't notice it.
Waves, bike, clarinet.
Waves, bike, clarinet.
A constant cycle interrupted only by
The saxophone and drums occasionally.
Waves, bike, clarinet.
The sun is set.
Silhouettes turn to shadows.
Waves, bike, clarinet.
Waves, bike.
Waves.
I hope you are all staying safe and healthy! I can't wait for the time when we can go enjoy live music again. Thank you for reading!
