Hardy, Myron, Jr

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ItalicsVolume 2002Issue 1 Spring 2002 Article 811-15-2012Maestro's Abecedarian (A Day in the Life of aLyricist)Myron Hardy JrGrand Valley State UniversityFollow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/italicsThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Italics by an authorizedadministrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact scholarworks@gvsu.edu.Recommended CitationHardy, Myron Jr (2002) "Maestro's Abecedarian (A Day in the Life of a Lyricist)," Italics: Vol. 2002: Iss. 1, Article 8.Available at: http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/italics/vol2002/iss1/8t back, he reflects upon his nd how wild he was for that uter chips. His face returns somehow, with that bright mess on his face is no longer 17 Maestro's Abecedarian (A Day in the life of a lyricist) Uv[YRON'lIARD¥, JR. Alabaster musicians the likes of Dizzy, Duke, and Charlie guard my sleep. Before my bed they pose, arranged like notes: black and beautiful. Consoling during moments when Doubt blocks thought. I listen subconsciously, Emboldened by the recall of spoken words From an era in times past; the time jazz became prevalent, be-bop was developing and hip-hop lay in the womb kicking to the rhythm; God's gifts to each his own; History repeats itself in many fashions. I listen subconsciously, in soliloquy, to reason. Juggling effort and ambition trying not to drop either or, Knowledgeable one depends on the other, and vice versa. For this act, I'm Learning how to rhyme in fixed forms. Many artists have come, Now gone, who left behind everyday images that can't captivate long attention Or have come and never had a chance to sit on the couch of opportunity. On an impatient Pulse I sit, glaring musicians, no longer in Qyestion about my mission, but Rather convinced-I must Emcee. Sitting in my room in the presence of kindred spirits, I Take out a pen, a piece of paper, and a mini tape recorder. Unrehearsed verse is recorded. During playback, syllables are counted, Vowels are linked for assonance, and Words are rearranged. Unnecessary detail is (Xed) crossed out. When all is said, wrote, and read again, I give ardent thanks to (Yahweh) God for the gifts of music and rhyme for these I'm over Zealous. 

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