Blue

He’s Paul Mauriat.
Leading a French orchestra,
he had a hit song.
It was titled “Love Is Blue”,
an instrumental for you.

By Robert Pettit for “Blue” contest sponsored by Francine Roberts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Loved it.Thanks for the help Robert.~Teresa~
Cane Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Hi! thanks for the great comment! -zelda cane P.S. i added you as one of my favorite poets!
Ruebel Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Hello Robert. This is a wonderful Tanka for the "Blue" contest, Good Luck Thank you Robert for visiting me and all your kind words. As Always, Shar
Devonshire Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Thanks for sending that link, Robert. Really enjoyed the orchestra's rendition and loved the blue lighting used to enhance the mood. Love, Carolyn
Aul Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 9:25 AM
I like it...Good luck in the contest......George
Devonshire Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Thanks for introducing me to Paul Mauriat, Robert. It seems that all too often "Love Is Blue." Very creative entry for the contest. Wishing you success! Love, Carolyn
Poet Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Good work here Robert!Enjoyed---kashinath
Onclaud Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 7:02 AM
what a fascinating offering and a joy of a write too, robert!! much luck to you.. :) huggs, nette
Horsman Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 6:31 AM
Excellent, Robert, yes i've heard of him, wonderful poem, good luck in contest. Harry
Gorelick Avatar
February 8, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Nice use of Blue...I dont think Ive heard of him..but Ill give him a look. BG
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