Buddy Holly
He burst onto the music scene
And knew that he was good.
Not everyone, though, gets the chance
To make it, like he should.
With glasses thick and body thin
His style showed off his soul
And many gave him credit
For the spread of rock & roll.
From “That’ll Be the Day”
To “Peggy Sue” and many more,
His songs made crowds go wild
And fame came knocking at his door.
A tragic plane crash took his life
At only twenty-two.
Had he survived, who knows how many
Things he’d yet to do.
Though it’s been over fifty years
Since Buddy Holly’s gone,
His music, fresh and vital,
Helps his spirit carry on.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2016
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