The Christmas story told in song titles.
Have a Happy Christmas Day everyone.
Jean Kay
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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
This is a sample of the poems in my first Kindle e-book Christmas Poetry to Inspire available on Amazon just in time for Christmas.
Merry Christmas everyone
Jean Kay
Canada Korea Literary Festival
Canada Korea Literary Festival
At the Canada Korea Literary Festival,
a well organized, professional event,
I had the privilege of reciting
and I’m very pleased I went.
A comprehensive printed program
in both languages, was provided,
(a souvenir worth keeping)
as through the evening we were guided.
The evening started with a reception,
very tasty food had been prepared.
Then, stories, poems, music, dance
and videos were all shared.
I haven’t heard much Korean spoken before,
I find it has a pleasing flow,
melodious sounds, soft-spoken.
It would be difficult for me to learn, I know.
Background music and slide shows
accompanied each performer.
Many hours spent putting it all together
had created an atmosphere much warmer.
My poem “Sixty Years Young”,
from my book Morning Light,
was translated into Korean
and a lovely lady was there to recite.
I think the two boys may have stolen the show –
wonderful talent – reciting and singing.
Then our MC surprised us all
when his powerful voice turned to singing.
Congratulations, KWAC!
It was a most enjoyable evening out
combining cultures and languages –
that’s what Canada is all about.
Jean Kay
poetrytoinspire.com
KWAC – Korean Writers Association of Canada
HEART SONG – a ballad by Jean Kay
Day 25 of NaPoWriMo – “Let’s try a musical form — the ballad. Traditionally, ballads were rhymed poems that told a story of some kind, and were often set to music. If you have any musical talent, it might be fun to try and actually make a tune for your ballad!” Here is what I sang on to my page this morning. I must now write down the tune before it leaves my head.
HEART SONG
What song do I hear my heart sing
as I greet this beautiful dawn?
A song of love or a song of joy,
like the birds sing every morn?
When our sun rises each morning
I will let my spirits rise too,
though I don’t know what the day may bring
or what I’ll be guided to do.
I can be happy regardless
of challenges coming my way.
I control my feelings and my thoughts,
I know I can have a good day.
Love is my constant companion
there is nothing I can’t achieve.
I need to apply my faith and trust
and be true to what I believe.
So what song is my heart singing
as I greet this beautiful dawn?
Its’ a song of love that’s filled with joy
I will sing like a bird each morn.
Repeat last verse.
Jean Kay
April 25, 2013
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