Along Came a DJ

Poem (audio)

Photo by Leon-Pascal Janjic on Unsplash

Dedicated on National DJ Day, 2024

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Back in the day

you touched me,

cherished me,

took pleasure

undressing me from the sleeves

I was your music,

the harmonizing companion

with an organic tone

you so adored.

I was imperfect,

got worn out,

faltered at times—

but you didn't mind.

Over time, you disregarded me

did not take me out

for a spin,

became embarrassed to do so,

shelved me altogether.

I became out of mode.

You didn't turn me on anymore,

mocked me, began thinking of me

too big and cumbersome.

But along came a D.J.

with warm hands who,

from the first touch

appreciated me

and the whole package.

He did not find fault

with my size.

He treats me with

the utmost care

so gentle, gentle

with his playful tickles.

Everyday he lugs me around—

here, there and everywhere.

Because of him,

I have rediscovered the world

that had left me behind

in the dust.

He found me

and furthermore,

let me find myself again.

I was picked up

from the thick of ashes.

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