His Royal Majesty

...for Freddie Mercury


Muscles, sinews, stretching, pulsing,
sweat, saliva, spitting forth,
bold gyrations, undulations,
strutting out for all he's worth.
Pounding, every ounce of effort
pouring from his proud physique,
prancing, dancing, always making
music that will leave us weak.

Roger Taylor, Brian May, 
conspirators who fueled his fire,
bassman Deacon, never wasting
licks designed to send us higher.
They're sublime, 'A Kind Of Magic,
Under Pressure, Now I'm Here,
Tutti Frutti, Tear It Up'
were anthems for the fans to cheer! 

'God Save The Queen, We Are
The Champions,' apt finales for a king,
culminating with an encore,
they sure made the rafters ring!
May he always rock the airwaves,
DVDs and CDs too,
ever blessed, and dressed to 'rock you,'
born to boogie! ...born to sing!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 6:57 PM
I've always wondered if Bohemian Rhapsody was autobiographical in the way it was worded and his battle with HIV. What a great talent.
Wesley Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Never knew the guy but this verse tells me all I need to know. Sounds like the life of the party and anyone there must be having the time of their life!
Collins Avatar
May 25, 2012 at 9:43 AM
Rock on. I didn't know much about Freddie Mercury until you inspired me to google him. (I do remember We are the Champions). So sad, so many were taken prematurely by the scourge.
Anish Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 8:05 PM
Not familiar with freddie Mercury but reading this poem makes me want to be. Good show! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Bauer Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 11:26 AM
a wonderful tribute to freddie mercury. those songs will never sound old and you've captured all efforts that went into each one. bravo! rock on!
Williams Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 2:13 AM
Keith I like it..David
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