All things Literary & Haley

[Swansteel]

Hey, Tusk, since you added this thread I happen to have a couple of poems that I wrote early on in my Haley appreciation. They aren't great, but they are heartfelt.

The first one goes back almost to the start of things and is called:

Golden Girl

A golden girl stands
Under burning lights
In a world so new
And large, feeling
The gaze of the
World.

Her body feels
Distant and alien
Like a stranger's,
Only her voice
Remains as an
Anchor.

She feels damp
And her heart leaps
Within her breast
Like a panicked bird,
And yet she is
Home.

Music surrounds her
And carries her on,
As all true joy is
Apt to do.
It sets her
Free.

Pleasure and pain
Collide within her
Young body and mind,
If only her lipstick
Didn't cover her
Face.

---

Here is another one written a short time after called:

Haley (The Smile)

There you stand, Haley, boldly facing down a massive world
That makes at the ready to knock you down, and you
Smile.

Fear may claw at your heart and make your lungs heavy,
But against the raging attention of a world gone mad you
Smile.

With dark and sparkling eyes you look at glaring lights and
See the ominous eye that connects to a million orbs and still you
Smile.

What a brave thing you do, allowing your soul to go on view
For all to see, where you might fall and instead you
Smile.

Keep the struggle against forces beyond your control within
Your grasp by striving and thriving and always keeping your
Smile.

The prize ahead of you isn't fame or wealth or the countless
Hearts at your command, but that song that reaches out and
Makes us all
Smile.

[Tusk]

Nice, Thnx Swan
Nice ending to the first one...almost dead pan

If only her lipstick
Didn't cover her
Face.

For some reason it reminds me of this famous "Python"ism

"And now for something, completely different"

LOL

[Tom22]

Oh dear.. I think I am expected to contribute to this thread.. been busy and laid up with the flu between the busyness ... but I'll critique wax poetic myself soon ! lol should be fun

[Tusk]

Got an email from Harry about my poem,

It really takes me back to that moment. We sat there and felt it from the first notes that it would make a splash! Now it's one of her signatures...how nice when life takes a nice turn like that

What a thrill it must have been for them to be in the audience and hear the first notes of HOTRS echo through the venue

[My Alter Ego]

Got an email from Harry about my poem,

It really takes me back to that moment. We sat there and felt it from the first notes that it would make a splash! Now it's one of her signatures...how nice when life takes a nice turn like that

What a thrill it must have been for them to be in the audience and hear the first notes of HOTRS echo through the venue

I think the word "thrill" must be the perfect way to describe how they must feel regarding their daughter's (or should that be daughters') musical growth/accomplishments and recognition in the past couple -- no make that probably all of her life (and Angie's as well). (And there may be other words as well!)

Patti and Harry strike me as such well grounded people. I feel honored that they share their children and themselves with us to the degree that they do.

[Himm2]

I think the word "thrill" must be the perfect way to describe how they must feel regarding their daughter's (or should that be daughters') musical growth/accomplishments and recognition in the past couple -- no make that probably all of her life (and Angie's as well). (And there may be other words as well!)
Patti and Harry strike me as such well grounded people. I feel honored that they share their children and themselves with us to the degree that they do.

This short video shows how thrilled & proud they are of their daughter:

and speaking of Brian Logan - Haley's Jazz Band Mentor - this was in our Daily Herald a couple days ago:
By District 214 ..Wheeling High School's highly acclaimed Jazz Band captured the Grand Champion Award at the 36th annual Northshore Jazz Festival on Saturday, Jan. 19. Over 80 jazz bands performed at Glenbrook South High School, where the event was hosted. Wheeling also captured a Division I Rating and First Place in Class "AA."
Cesar Mendoza, Wheeling High School junior trombonist, was awarded "Best Soloist of the Day," which includes a two-week summer camp scholarship to the Birch Creek Jazz Camp, in Door County, Wis.
The Wheeling Jazz Band 2 also earned a Division I Rating. Jesse Villalobos, sophomore trumpet player, earned an "Outstanding Soloist" award.
The Wheeling Jazz Bands are directed by Brian Logan
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130...701259691/

[My Alter Ego]

Well, good for the Wheeling High Jazz band! If I remember correctly, there is a/are friend(s) of Haley's who are in L.A. trying to make it as actors. If that memory is correct, then it suggests to me that Wheeling High has a strong performing arts program. At a time when the economy is tough, the arts programs are generally the first to be cut in schools. Hopefully, Wheeling is not following that trend.

[Tusk]

Haley responded to this tweet by Addicted2Haley about a poem Haley wrote

Buy Listen Up!‏@Addicted2Haley

@HaleyReinhart Do u remember when you wrote "Final Goodbye"? http://www.twitlonger.com/show/d7nld9

Haley Reinhart‏@HaleyReinhart

@Addicted2Haley Wow.. Where'd ya find this hahh? Blast from the past

This is the post they are refering to:

"Final Goodbye"
By @HaleyReinhart


Days are running short,

Freinds say goodbye,

I don't know if I'll see you next year,

Promise you won't cry.

Though at the moment...

We cant wait till each day ends,

We would start it all over,

Just to appreciate our friends.

As days go on,

With many good days gone,

We stay strong...

Struggle to get along.

We've spent so much time together,

Yet there's still a long road ahead,

Just one summer could change your life,

Uncertain where things will be led.

I don't know what next year holds,

I should just enjoy my days now,

The summer won't change things too much,

Will stay in touch...some how.

[Tusk]

Haley through the looking glass
As time marches forward we look to the past
The young Wheeling lass, what would she aspire
To one day set hearts ablaze, set the music world on fire?

How would she do it, to set claim to fame?
Would she climb mountain tops, and shout out her name?
Would she gather equipment, make electronic din?
Or flash bright lights, bold colours, make our heads spin?

Yet this unassuming lass, of simple beginnings
Cares nothing of pride, of singing show winnings
Her hope is to share, the love she has gained,
The love of the music her parents ordained

They taught her what matters, how to live and love life
To always have hope, no matter the strife,
With a word and a smile, she can melt a cold heart
'Tis compassion she brings that sets her apart.

The love to make music, what she was born for
The talent within, so hard to ignore
When she opens her heart, she tugs at my soul
Brings a tear to my eye, she lessens the toll

A gift from beyond, this creature of light
She brings joy to the weary, brings hope out of night
The lessons she's taught, the music long past
of the effect on us all, of the long shadow cast

Inspiration comes, from her heroes of old,
The songs that they made, the storys they told
From "All My Lovin" to Miles Davis' "All Blues"
A history of music for Haley to chose...

But make no mistake, these old songs long past,
aren't what will define her, make her own star last
They fuel her ambition, give spark to her song
To create beautiful music so we can all sing along

My undying thanks, to the universe who made her,
She has lifted my heart, made my life all the better,
To her songs I can turn, when my feelings are low,
Let's all take a seat and watch her light grow....

[lovinghaleyr]

Haley through the looking glass
As time marches forward we look to the past
The young Wheeling lass, what would she aspire
To one day set hearts ablaze, set the music world on fire?

How would she do it, to set claim to fame?
Would she climb mountain tops, and shout out her name?
Would she gather equipment, make electronic din?
Or flash bright lights, bold colours, make our heads spin?

Yet this unassuming lass, of simple beginnings
Cares nothing of pride, of singing show winnings
Her hope is to share, the love she has gained,
The love of the music her parents ordained

They taught her what matters, how to live and love life
To always have hope, no matter the strife,
With a word and a smile, she can melt a cold heart
'Tis compassion she brings that sets her apart.

The love to make music, what she was born for
The talent within, so hard to ignore
When she opens her heart, she tugs at my soul
Brings a tear to my eye, she lessens the toll

A gift from beyond, this creature of light
She brings joy to the weary, brings hope out of night
The lessons she's taught, the music long past
of the effect on us all, of the long shadow cast

Inspiration comes, from her heroes of old,
The songs that they made, the storys they told
From "All My Lovin" to Miles Davis' "All Blues"
A history of music for Haley to chose...

But make no mistake, these old songs long past,
aren't what will define her, make her own star last
They fuel her ambition, give spark to her song
To create beautiful music so we can all sing along

My undying thanks, to the universe who made her,
She has lifted my heart, made my life all the better,
To her songs I can turn, when my feelings are low,
Let's all take a seat and watch her light grow....

TUSK:I only can say" I felt you and I felt her,BEATIFULL,TOUCH MY HEART"