Born 1925

Born 1925

The Blues
Reigning king
Riley B. King
A.k.a.: B.B. King
Heals souls.

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
    January 6, 2010

Written for Raul Moreno’s B.B. King Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 5:57 PM
A very nicely done shortie poem, Dane Ann. Congrats on your win! andrea
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February 12, 2010 at 8:06 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments today Dane.Rgds Brian & congrats on your success in Raul's contest and also success with the contest for yours and HGD's new form (to which I have posted).
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February 11, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Enjoyed this the first time I read it. Just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on being one of the winners in Raul's contest to my other comment. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing! Karen
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February 11, 2010 at 9:16 AM
Congratulatins on your win in the contest...enjoyed reading such few words tell a lot...Marty
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February 11, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Congrats Dane Ann for your winning poem in the BB King contest.. an amazing write for an amazing win to tribute BB King..luv.. Linda-Marie..
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February 11, 2010 at 5:40 AM
unique. succint, great. congratulations -RobertDane Ann
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February 11, 2010 at 3:43 AM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's B B King Contest Dane Ann. Every poem on the winners list was an outstanding piece. Love, Carol
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January 15, 2010 at 6:26 AM
Now this is a winner! Love, Lainie
Kendrick Avatar
January 6, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Interesting write that should do well in the contest. Good luck on your entry. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
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January 6, 2010 at 3:55 PM
you ain't gotta tell me nothing about B.B. we from the same place. the thrill is not gone. john
Burton Avatar
January 6, 2010 at 1:24 PM
A wonderful short poem you have here.. really enjoyed it alot, love jazz and blues they go hand and hand with this poem. Have a great day. :):)
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January 6, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Amen! Thus the gift of music does just that. I like the uplifting message. Nice tribute to King. Good luck in the contest. Karen
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