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The Sunday Poem  is published weekly, and strives to include the poet reading their work.

Sandra Rivers-Gill reads her poem at its conclusion.

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“Forks and Reflection in Bowl,” by Bob Hecht

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I Hear Music in the Kitchen

Naturally, his lyrics are cued a cappella.
“I’m home” slips from his lips,

sizzles like the taste of what I’m baking in the oven,
as he unwinds his day.

On the surface of the dining table
his pockets pour
a percussion of sound:
an ensemble of
flat coins, sharp drill bits
and a whole scale of notes.

He’s not yet heard
the dinner bell ring.

The final chord of his boots
are hands unlacing
the soul of hard work.

Sounds like denim and dust settling.

Against the spindle of a chair
he slows his tempo.

The dinner table is an arrangement
of wine and flavor.

I listen to the shower of his voice
in the rhythm of his song.

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Listen to Sandra Rivers-Gill read her poem

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An Ohio native, Sandra Rivers-Gill is an award-winning poet, writer, playwright, and performer. Her work has appeared in or is forthcoming in journals and/or anthologies including; Hope Springs Eternal, Rise Up Review, North of Oxford, Open Earth III, As It Ought To Be, Poet’s Against Racism & Hate USA, Jerry Jazz Musician, ONE ART, and elsewhere. Her poetry collection is forthcoming.

www.sandrariversgill.com

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Bob Hecht frequently contributes his essays, photographs, interviews, playlists and personal stories to Jerry Jazz Musician.

Click here to view his photography

 

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Listen to the 1975 recording of Bill Evans performing “You and the Night and the Music,” with Paul Chambers (bass) and Philly Joe Jones (drums). [Universal Music Group]

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