Sitting by the Magnolia Tree

after watching the pink, purple and orange sky as the sun set, max and i settled by the magnolia tree - with large shiny, waxy and deep, deep green leaves and just a few blossoms open - we listened to music from across the street. frogs, insects and cars melting into background noise, i sat by the magnolia tree thinking about you.....the night sky was clear and the moon looked full and bright, a star or two began to peek through the dark blue sky, mosquitoes start to buzz and i sat by the magnolia tree thinking about you....the band played on, the audience was large - some dancing, some sitting, many singing and a good number standing, the beat of the music was light and happy and it eased my mind as i sat by the magnolia tree, thinking about you...the figure of the bass, tall and impressive in its stand, even from my spot across the street, it loomed large on the stage, images of memories not mine but from photographs seen of my favorite player...under the gaze of the mother moon, i sat by the magnolia tree, thinking of you and hoping you are thinking of me.....