If I Survive, Deliverin' the Mail

We're in the midst of natures blitz.
An air of mist we're all trying to resist.
It leaves me wondering if I'm alive.
And what I'll do if I survive.

We've lost the best that lived in jest.
He quietly said what we suggest.
A life delivered walkin' around.
Each mail box filled with his earthly sound.

Just where did all his smarts come from.
It sure all added up to a mighty tidy sum.
As we count our blessings now that he's gone.
With our empty hearts filled with so long.

So now I pray that what I say.
May have an ounce of his dismay.
And a pound of his sweet soul.
To hear that sound that makes us whole.

You'd think that I thought he's a God.
Well, yeah, whatever, it's not so odd.
To be in awe of some on earth.
Who seem too good right from their birth.

He's not a saint, he'd say he ain't.
He lived and loved, a song his paint.
An inspiration to find a meaning.
In all that's good, and all that's demeaning.

I could hear him here, sipping his beer.
Stopping to say what's in his heart.
How he's been glad to play his part.
Deliverin' the mail right from the start.


Note: This is in tribute to one of the greats we just lost to this horrific virus. If you've been watching the news, you'll know who he is. He's now up in heaven getting back into show biz. <3 :)
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Theraven Avatar
April 28, 2020 at 10:54 PM
Leslie, Wonderful to find this tribute to a great song writer and American icon. You did his memory proud. 'In spite of ourselves we'll end up a-sittin' on a rainbow Against all odds, honey we're the big door-prize... We're gonna spite our noses right off of our faces There won't be nothin' but big ol' hearts dancin' in our eyes'. John Prine - In Spite of Ourselves
Johnson Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 9:04 AM
Thank you Quoth. And thank you for the lyrics. That was such a quaint song him and Iris Dement sang together. Stay safe and healthy. <3 :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 10:28 AM
Hello Leslie Albright, this is a lovely tributr to this person whoever he is. Enjoy your day my friend. Be safe.
Johnson Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 11:06 AM
Thank you Darlene, it's a tribute to John Prine. You be safe and healthy also. <3 :)
Allison Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 7:09 AM
A lovely tribute Leslie, we have lost too many to this vile virus:=( hugs Jan xx
Johnson Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Thank you Jan. Yes, we are losing some treasure's of individuals from the virus. Too sad. :( Take care and stay healthy. <3 :)
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