June 28th - Richard Rodgers’ birthday. In 2013 there is 111 years since he was born.
Richard Rogers – a talented playwright, composer, lyricist, songwriter.
He had created music, being more lively, vibrant, sentimental, lighter.
His melodies have been remembered throughout many generations.
Rodgers had earned awards, establishing American music foundation.
Richard’s music compositions blended within each story, theme or plot.
The melodies inspired dancing, singing, as they had been felt or thought.
Playfulness, humor, romance, sophistication distinguished from the rest.
Rogers exuded natural gift, versatility, pursuing music dream or quest.
Incomparable tandems - Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Rogers and Hart.
Each of the two collaborations had been penetrating, heartfelt, smart.
They had produced the timeless songs, being considered masterpieces,
Which on the big screen and on Broadway were mostly hits, not misses.
Richard Rogers invented a new style by synthesizing music and plot.
He had composed songs what had been called the state-of-the-art.
His fondness, joy, light spirit, warmth we lovingly embrace or capture.
Rogers dramatically had contributed to the American music, culture.
June 28th- birthday of Richard Rodgers, a true, genius composer forever.
He had successfully pursued his predetermined fate in each endeavor.
Rogers’ remembered nowadays as someone who loved music, cared.
He had possessed kind heart and talent, which he generously shared.
Copyright©2013 Mila Alper
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