Eclectic Electric

Fender strung upside down
 big hands pressing strings to frets.
 Woodstocks’ last scheduled act, Jimi 
 exercized his “Right to Free Speech.”
The world heard an eclectic electric version
of  “Star Spangled Banner.” Those notes still
reverberate “All Along the Watchtower.”

“Hey Joe,” “Are You Experienced?”

 “WELL, I AM !”



*To honor Jimi Hendrix in Raul Moreno's contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Just terrific John. You have captured Jimi splendidly in your Narrative. Many congratulations on your win in Raul's contest >> James
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May 13, 2010 at 6:58 AM
Congrats John on your winning poem in the Jimi contest with this wonderful synopsis of his life and times.. a great narrative to win with and so enjoy my friend..luv.. Linda-Marie
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May 12, 2010 at 9:29 PM
John, congratulations on your success in my Jimi Hendrix Contest...Raul
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May 9, 2010 at 5:49 PM
I like your comment on Donal's poem about confession. It cracked me up!! Thanks!!
Devonshire Avatar
May 6, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Soup mail returned, John.
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May 6, 2010 at 7:46 AM
John, you captured some of his greatest hits in your tribute. Your contest entry rocks! Wishing you success, Carolyn
Flach Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Nicely done. Good luck in the contest. I am sure you will do well.
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May 5, 2010 at 9:21 PM
ENJOYED THIS WRITE, AND GOOD LUCK ON THE CONTEST
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May 5, 2010 at 8:25 PM
well done, good luck in the contest,..p.d.
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