Listen to the Beat

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