The so called, “***** Spiritual”
invented on hot fields of cotton and tobacco
birthed of blood, whips, and sweat
tears served no purpose.

The, “Blues”
came with freedom
that wasn’t really free
that could be taken at a moment’s notice
that wasn’t guaranteed
only those that were actually
free
could even understand
could even care

“Jazz”
Jazz is funny
Jazz came into the world
smiling
in the rain.

©Christopher F. Brown 2015