An Acoustic Guitar, a Voice, and a Song

I enjoy a good band with its

Drums and fine guitars,

A keyboard and a couple of singers

At concerts, clubs, and bars.

A mellow band with harmonizing

Voices is a treat—

Not a loud rambunctious one

That blasts me out of my seat.

An exciting band can really send me—

That I will concede.

But an acoustic guitar, a pleasant voice,

And a song are all I need.

Take me to a symphony;

That can be exciting.

Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart

All can be inviting.

Chamber music with a string quartet

Can often do the trick;

A grand concerto that gives me goose bumps

Has a definite kick.

Big band, pop, or classical

Music are fine indeed;

But an acoustic guitar, a pleasant voice,

And a song are all I need.

Opera can be scintillating

If you like the score.

A giant chorus or a plaintive aria

Makes your spirits soar.

Mozart, Wagner, Puccini, Verdi

Massenet and the rest

Make me realize that I am

Listening to the best.

But as much as I like opera

When it's up to speed,

An acoustic guitar, a pleasant voice,

And a song are all I need.

I like music from all around

The world as a rule.

Both modern and traditional

Sounds to me are cool.

German, Japanese, Norwegian,

Mexican, and Chinese

Music makes me feel good;

It puts my mind at ease.

But as much as I like all music,

One thing's guaranteed:

An acoustic guitar, a pleasant voice,

And a song are all I need.

(9-6-14) By Bob B