Bold As Love

A life, so amplified
in screaming rock and roll

From troubled home,...trebles honed
Legend grew as bold as love

He played plugged in, beneath the night
Of midnight lamp, ...yet still alone
And we will see a future of a thousand years
still screaming glory that he'll never know



for Raul's contest: "Jimi Hendrix"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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La France Avatar
May 14, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Congratulations on first place, in Raul's contest.. love constance
Fraser Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Carrie, if Jimi could read this he would be wowed. Many congratulations on your first place in Raul's excellent contest >> James
Guzzi Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Congrad's on your win..Your #1!!!! smooch!
Sweetheart Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 6:51 AM
Congrats Carrie on your 1ar place win in the Jimi contest ... a wonderful synopsis of his life and times .. a perfect first place piece.. enjoy ..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Dillard Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Congratulations to you Carrie. This piece sounds like you knew his life. His light was hot and fast like fireworks on the Fourth of July. The sound still fills the air daily. RAY
Devonshire Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 11:26 PM
Congratulations on your first place win, Carrie. Well deserved! Love, Carolyn
Moreno Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 9:26 PM
Carrie, congratulations on winning my Jimi Hendrix Contest...Raul
Henderson Avatar
May 6, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Good luck in Raul's contest. This one should do well! Thank you for your recent comments on my poetry. Charles
Dietrich Avatar
May 6, 2010 at 12:47 PM
wow, the last stanza is very powerful, carrie. I Have no idea how he will judge this contest!! LUv, andrea
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May 6, 2010 at 11:03 AM
It's a shame Hendrix died before he could fully realize the impact he had on music fans. His "midnight lamp" will cast light for generations to come. Very nice tribute to an awesome musician! Best wishes for the contest, Carrie. Love, Carolyn
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