I can only hope that the legacy of your family is found in
the beat of your soul. You should be
striving to learn everything that is relevant to whom you are. Looking and listening for those sweet songs
that provide a measure of hope in your life.
Your groove should dance to the beat of your own drum.
I hope when you read this poem, you will take the time to
listen for the beat of your drum.
The Beat of the Drum
By: George Frederick Nash
The raw texture of leather tones
Moves smoothly through the open plane
Making strong distinctive marks
Teaching the lovers’ game
A bottom note followed by a high cry
Catches the eye of the bold groove
Sending the message
It’s time to move
The relevant rhythm of flavored bars
Walks with the emancipated joints of the silky rhyme
Serving the world a hot dish
Filled with all the right ingredients of the time
That music is heard so far and deep
It causes the body to dance in a unique form
Moving their feet, clapping their hands, and shaking their
hips
Are emotions that the soul has transformed
Beats played so loud and clear
That the world has to set up and take note
Listening to a sweet song
That provides a measure of hope
