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Excuse Me, Jimi

Excuse me while I kiss the sky Seeking answers – why’d Jimi die? Perhaps it was the Burning of the Midnight Lamp Hey Joe! Don’t know? Revisit his amp Purple Haze shrouded by mystery Woodstock legend resounds in history Vietnam veteran’s soulful, haunting cry Excuse me while I kiss this guy * Written for Raul's Jimi Hendrix challenge

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Jack Horne

Date: 5/22/2011 6:52:00 AM

Sue enjoyed this one too - she loves Hendrix. Yes, LOL, ye olde English takes a bit of getting used to - my copy of CT has translations in the footnotes, though. I bought Juliet a DVD set for Xmas - a modern version of CT, such as the W of B as a man-eating actress - and she said it just didn't work. I know what she means, as modern settings often spoil operas or Shakespeare plays for us -we once saw Othello, where he was a gang leader on a council estate and killed D on a pub pool table LOL

Rick Parise

Date: 5/11/2010 11:07:00 AM

I love this one Carolyn , you've cover'd so much in such few words with such an impact!!! A top list write for sure~I just wanted to say thanks for your kind and inspirational words you send me and your poetry visions~you are truly a treasure!!!God bless~~P.S. how'z that Florida coast line?~~Rick

James Peranteau

Date: 5/9/2010 8:10:00 AM

Great poem Carolyn and contest, one which I would like to enter. I named my son Jimi after Jimi...and the similarities are down right eerie ! Have a fantastic day love ! james

Gert W. Knop

Date: 5/9/2010 5:20:00 AM

What a well written tribute to Jimi Hendrix! Still got the Woodstock-records and even the movie on tape.I still remember his fabulous America Anthem! At the time of the Vietnam War I often talked to American soldiers stationed at my home town. They were afraid of being sent to Vietnam and I got an address were they could go to in case they wanted to desert the army. Thank God all this is now history!!! Thanks Carolyn for your comments...Love, Gert

James Fraser

Date: 5/8/2010 8:22:00 PM

Rock written tribute to Jimi, he never ever wanted to fight in any conflict, jailed for two years, released after one. Sadly he seccumbed to his own conflict > good luck in Raul's contest >> James

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/7/2010 2:40:00 PM

Great tribute write about this legendary musician ..good luck in Raul's exciting contest... my entry is The Rise and Demise of "Jimi" ... this one brought back memories.. I was quite the rebel in my youth and Jimi was the "MAN" ... luv.. Linda-Marie

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 5/6/2010 6:34:00 PM

So original and creative dedication to Jimi Hendrix, Carolyn. Well done. Good luck in the contest and thank you for you all your nice comments on my poem series, "The Power of Love". Best wishes, love, Caroline.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/6/2010 12:40:00 PM

Oh, I really like this short sweet poem on Jimi!! HOpe you do well in this contest!! LUv, andrea (soupmail)

John Trusty

Date: 5/6/2010 11:35:00 AM

Carolyn, I found it difficult to encapsulate the essence of Jimi in 50 words but you did him proud. I LOV'd it! Thanks for the kind comments on my entries. JT (check Soup Mail)