Jack Horne Poet Rhyme

Callas

From poverty to superrich,
A Prima Donna - some say witch -
But what a voice that lady had.
Oh, she was Tosca, driven mad,
And she was Norma, Butterfly,
And many more who loved, to die.
She died alone, a broken heart:
Maria Callas lived for art.

(witch wasn't the word I originally wrote, but it wasn't permitted - witch in this 
context means shrewish woman).

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Gert W. Knop March 15, 2011 at 6:16 AM I belive you've penned the right picture of Maria Callas, Jack! I myself am not really enthusiastic for operas and prefer theatre plays. Enjoyed the read this early Tuesday afternoon. And thank you for your kind comment on "Flowers of Spring". I am living only footsteps away from the Polish and Czech border, quite a nice place!....Have a great week!...Ger:)

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM are you kidding? They actually have little popup thingswhen we try to write certain words?? What if you were truly writing about that kind of a dog?? I find it absurd because lots of animal trainers use that word. The truly vulgar words are obvious but many words are in the middle! there is a lot of grey area in language!

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2011 at 3:20 PM I LIKE IT . It's short and to the point, and that is what makes it so appealing when reading bio type poems. I wish you best of luck if this was for that one contest!

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2011 at 3:20 PM btw,I think you can write bitch. it's in the dictionary as a female dog in heat. why not? heehee

Sara Kendrick March 14, 2011 at 8:31 AM Did some quick research for I thought that this was the opera singer that gave Jackie Kennedy competition for the hand of Onassis..Enjoyed reading your work...Your presence at my work was very uplifting..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown March 14, 2011 at 6:14 AM After a very super weekend I am back at the soup reading. I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Jack. There are so many diverse writers here and I am so happy I am able to read most of them. Have a wonderful week and may you find what you are looking for in life and in your writing. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 13, 2011 at 10:34 AM I remember Maria and her torrid affair with Ari Onasis ..front page news.. and her voice was superb and known worldwide Jack.. your words ring true as u told her story luv.. good choice of words ... thankxx for your comment on my new poem luv..appreciate..

Carolyn Devonshire March 13, 2011 at 9:02 AM She certainly did have an incredible voice, Jack. Opera lovers will never forget her. I didn't know she was a prima donna, though. This would make a great entry for Chris Matt's new contest! Hope you'll submit it. Love, Carolyn