Tim Ryerson Poet Choka

A King and His Queen

Back-road delta blues...
Face twisted in pain and joy
With that extra appendage
Attached to his heart...
His royal electric queen
And long-time lover Lucille...

Edited version of and earlier post from 2009. I have shared this as a tribute to the late, great and sadly missed 'King of the Blues' BB King who left us on May 14th at the age of 89...RIP Mr. King

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fERk1AVu2CM

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Andrea Dietrich February 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM GOOD ONE, Congratulations!

February 11, 2010 at 12:10 PM Got me smiling with the creative approach to this topic. Enjoyed it as others did too. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Raul's contest. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing!!! Karen

Marty Owens February 11, 2010 at 9:27 AM Congratulations on your win in the contest Tim...enjoyed reading...Marty

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 11, 2010 at 8:56 AM Congrats Tim on your winning poem in the BB King contest.. an amazing write .. an amazing win.. great tribute to BB .. an amazing friend.. to me.. luv.. Linda-Marie

Carrie Richards February 11, 2010 at 8:29 AM How inspired this poem was, a wonderful piece, Tim!! My sincere congratulations on your win, and all of your wonderful poetry! Love, Carrie

Robert A. Dufresne February 11, 2010 at 5:46 AM Awesome Tim. Great to see how many are inspired by that man! So many great tributes. Congrats to you-Robert

Carol Sunshine Brown February 11, 2010 at 3:46 AM Congratulations on your win in Raul's B B King Contest Tim. Every poem on the winners list was an outstanding piece. Love, Carol

Raul Moreno February 11, 2010 at 1:24 AM Tim, congrats on your success in my contest...Raul

Doris Culverhouse January 17, 2010 at 6:48 PM good one!! nice!

Brian Strand January 17, 2010 at 12:30 AM Best wishes with this one Tim.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.

Brian Strand January 17, 2010 at 12:07 AM Thank you for your welcome blog comments Tim.Rgds Brian

Daver Austin January 16, 2010 at 10:53 AM I don't know "Choka" but it fits this piece...chokes me up too. Luck in the contest. Love, daver

James Peranteau January 16, 2010 at 8:27 AM Awesome poem Sir !!! I just love its origin ! Write(right) on ! james

Kim Hilliker January 15, 2010 at 2:43 PM Great Choka! Best wishes in the contest. Thanks for sharing.

Marty Owens January 12, 2010 at 8:16 PM Very nice Tim...Enjoyed...Good luck in the contest....Marty

Trudy Diane Rider January 12, 2010 at 3:24 PM good job! Thank you also for your recent coments on my new work also. ~Trudy~

Debbie Guzzi January 12, 2010 at 2:07 PM hmmmm is this a car? ;) Light & Love

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 12, 2010 at 10:21 AM Tim, That is a winning tribute to BB king. Excellent. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Carolyn Devonshire January 12, 2010 at 9:46 AM Wow, Tim! This is quite a terrific tribute to BB. Like the reference to "that extra appendage" as his guitar Lucille. That's what it's like for a musician! I'll call tonight to see how you're doing and catch up. Much love, Carolyn

Mary Meade Stephenson January 11, 2010 at 9:36 AM This is a wonderful entry for Raul's contest Tim. Great imagery conveyed! Thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my poetry. Also your kind comments are deeply appreciated! Good luck in the contest! Have a blessed day~Mary

Carrie Richards January 10, 2010 at 5:49 PM A wonderful entry to Raul's contest, Tim! Love his music!!!!!!!!!!!!! He does "make love" quite nicely to Lucille!!

Sara Kendrick January 10, 2010 at 4:28 PM Interesting write in this one. Guitar his extra appendage and even had a name. That took some research on your part. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara

P Sheart January 10, 2010 at 4:14 PM Hi Tim, Beautiful Choka, this will make a wonderful entry in Raul's contest. Best of Luck! Love Light Patty