Aura Lee

Have you ever heard the Civil War song “Aura Lee”? You may find the tune has some familiarity. Remember “Love Me Tender” by the late Elvis Presley? “Aura Lee” has the exact same melody. Somebody in modern times had the lyrics changed. The words to the song became rearranged. Never known for proper grammar was the late Mr. Presley. In good English, he should have been singing “Love Me Tenderly”.

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 2/9/2012 4:58:00 PM

I was drawn to this title and I found this poem to be very well written! I am fond of both songs. I love how matter-of-fact you are, with a sliver of charm that makes it perfect! Very nicely written, as many of your poems are. Always, Laura

Margeret Bailey

Date: 1/30/2012 9:39:00 PM

nice poem.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/29/2012 9:56:00 AM

That song became forever famous (with its new lyrics) once Elvis got a hold of it!! Good one for Aura Lee. And speaking of grammar, the Air Supply song Two Less Lonely People you should be Two Fewer Lonely People!!

Jon Arno

Date: 1/29/2012 9:14:00 AM

I like this Robert...I agree with Vienna, Elvis can sing it anyway he wants and get results lol Good one my friend. :)