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Aretha

Today the Queen of Soul has passed And all the fans she has amassed Feel saddened by this latest news, Since she was one we hate to lose. As listeners, we did rejoice When hearing her distinctive voice And she's the person, I suspect, We think of with the word "Respect." For R-E-S-P-E-C-T Shouted out, we'd all agree, Says it all, what we all need In life, in order to succeed. Aretha sang it loud and strong. She made an anthem of that song And no one has improved it yet; In tribute, we will not forget.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 8/16/2018 1:48:00 PM
This is a most beautiful tribute that brought tears as I last heard she was ill but I have not heard of her passing yet until I read your lovely poem. This 'respectful' poem is going into my Faves Ilene! You capture her well! : )
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Date: 8/16/2018 1:39:00 PM
This is a lovely dedication, and a lovely way for me to hear the news. <3 xomo
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