Kay & Duke

" I'm A Jazz Singer, " She Replied

He dug what she said: 
bright jellies, smooth marmalade 
spread on warm brown bread.

"Jazz" from drowsy lips 
orchids lift to honeybees 
floating on long sips.

"Jazz": quick fingerpops 
pancake on a griddle-top 
of memories.    Stop.

"Jazz": mysterious 
as nutmeg, missing fingers, 
gold,  Less serious.

"Jazz": cool bannister. 
Don't need no stair.  Ways to climb 
when the sax is there. 

                            James Emanuel

                                           Bye!