Ray Rivera Poems

I've traveled the world
through books I've read
at the public library.
I learned of continents and their cultures
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Jazz! Blue Monk Played by Thelonious Monk, Jazz! Lady Day Singing
'Bout her "Lover Man" Jazz! Stan Getz and the Girl from Ipanema, Hey dig
Jackie Williams, Mr. Cool himself beatin' time on "Caravan" Jazz! Hank
Jones, piano playing is such a delight, have you heard Horace Silver
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Even though my hair is gray
I'm full of life in every way.
I never say I wish I were young
'cause I'm youthful gray in every way.
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