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This poem was written six years ago after a tumultuous breakup. This poem is my “wisdom to know the difference” as it applies to love and relationships. I am thankful for the sadness during this time in my life, because it made me stronger, wiser, and better.
-Tam
New Age-6:00 pm
And I want to strum your guitar
Pick out the melody that was supposed to be played
Wood and strings adversely connected
By sympathetic notes
And a tune that sounds like Jimi Hendrix with the Holy Ghost
My feet burn with the wrestling of the night
And my arms are tied down
Penned down are my thoughts
Trapped by ink rich enough to be eaten
And pinned down is my heart
You say nothing good comes of it
And I close my eyes and see a picture of us
Happy Birthday!
I guess you’re right
We are nothing, good.
– Tammy Rhodes
Tammy Rhodes was born in Florence and raised in Muscle Shoals. “The Shoals is my home and I love it here.” She is an Administrative Assistant at the University of North Alabama, and is a minister, singer, director, actress, and poet. “I work in one of the most diverse offices on the campus of UNA. I am a proud dog mommy to my true loves, Shug and Doozy! I’ve been known to hum a little bit and to spit some spoken word every now and again. But mainly I am a thriving spirit trying every day to leave a positive imprint on the world.”
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