An Angelic Trio Poem by Vince Rogers

When the silence breaks, make no mistake, you shall remember what you've heard within these walls

This divine choir is rare, so be thankful you were there and well worthy to be here in this hall

I know the hour draws nigh, but these great divas are worth the wait I assure

Perhaps they’re still convincing the Duke, to play piano when Ella sings Azure

The ladies are as excited to be seen as you are to see them, especially Miss Lady Day

I understand, if you have to leave I won’t stop you, but you’ll regret you did not stay

I would still be here and would sit here all year, to hear sweet Ella sing just one song.

No sir I did not say there would be only one, listen carefully and please don’t quote me wrong

With my own eyes I have seen them all three, though Miss Simone hath just arrived of late

Will she sing Mississippi Goddamn? ? ? ? Well I suppose she will, if she finds herself in that mood or that state

Just be patient, they have some catching up to do, you must admit they’ve all paid their dues

“....Yeah girl they had this skinny broad playing you and called it “Lady Sings the Blues”

Alas, I can hear them laughing, it should be just a minute before they appear right here on this stage

Sir I’m sure if they take requests she’ll do Strange Fruit, but be warned, it still may send some into a rage

Pres will blow Tenor, Chick will play drums and Nina may play some piano if she so feels

Does Billie still drink? That’s not your business I think, did you come for the spectacle or their skills? ? ? ?

At last the lights have been cued, the curtain will rise, we shall hear an angelic trio for the ages

We should count ourselves blest, to hear the three best, to ever grace this or any other stages