To the ends of the earth

To the ends of the earth

I hear a ringing tinging singing
over the hills in the ground
shaking like an earthquake
I feel a pitter patter putter
rhythm-ing inside my chest
thumping bumping as if
I'm in a ricky ticky roller coaster
I see a soaring roaring adoring
sky full of fluffy puffy white clouds
parting to the sight of a bright sun
as if to say I'm there to care for you
to the ends of the earth.

My sketch of Monty Alexander

Listen to "Mojo" with Monty Alexander, Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton:

Listen to Nat King Cole singing, "To The Ends Of The Earth":

Inspired by seeing Monty Alexander Remembers Nat King Cole at Scullers jazz club July 25.