B.B. King In 1967

When we met, you were 
So much younger; back stage, 
You were sitting on a stool 
With your guitar.
We spoke about music, 
Your fans and travel
And how tough the road was, 
How you’d come so far.

Even then you were a legend, 
Though then your hair was
Free from peppered grey.
You possessed that infectious
Laughter that made me smile,
And long to stay.

Soon your second set began
And you retired to the stage.
You gave me a kiss good-bye,
And once again there was loud applause 
As you began to strum your songs,
I heard happy fans scream and cry!

*A true encounter
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 6:33 PM
The man could sing the blues.
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 5:55 PM
WAY TO GO, my dear friend. you are in the top ten!! Luv, Andrea
Haick Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 8:47 PM
Dear Connie, My congratulations on your win in the contest! Great work here. Peace, love, Audrey
Ryerson Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 4:16 PM
What an honor it must have been to meet this blues legend! Congratulations to you on your win, Connie - Tim
Owens Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 9:08 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest...Wow you met him in person...COOL!! enjoyed your poem...Marty
Sweetheart Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 8:46 AM
Congrats Connie on your winning poem in the BB King contest.. an amazing write for an amazing win.. to tribute .. luv....Linda-Marie
Dufresne Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 5:36 AM
This is just so great, Connie! and you won in a couple of ways here and i'm happy for you esp about meeting the King. Congratulations to you.
Brown Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 3:41 AM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's B B King Contest Connie. Every poem on the winners list was an outstanding piece. Love, Carol
Moreno Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 1:20 AM
Connie, congrats on your success in my contest...Raul
Dufresne Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 4:50 AM
Oh what a glorious meeting and memory, Connie! I love that guy. That picture says too much to describe about him and his music which are one and the same. Thanks for the great memory in write! Robert-oh yeah...Good luck in the contest!-Robert
Fraser Avatar
January 21, 2010 at 3:33 PM
Awesome meet, with an awesome guy. I love it when B.B. plays with Gary Moore >> good luck in Raul's contest >> James
Austin Avatar
January 21, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Welcome to the soup, Connie. It's always memorable to meet a celebrity, makes their art so much more meaningful. I recall talking to Isaac Stern in his warm-up room. He played for me and was so kind. I had the pleasure of turning pages for Stern's accompanist, Alexander Zakin. He wasn't so kind, gave me strict orders as to how to turn the pages. Love, daver
Dietrich Avatar
January 20, 2010 at 6:46 AM
OH, connie, how great that you actually met him and could use that meeting for subject of this poem challenge. I just didn't know anything about him, so I skipped this one. I think you deserve a win for this!! Maybe they will do a Syllvester Stone contest and ones that are about those other famous guys you have met. (and I will wait for one on Robert Redford, remember?) haha. LUv, Andrea
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January 20, 2010 at 4:17 AM
wow met a legend
Fringe Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Connie. Very sweet. David
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