Izzy-- Repost
Izzy
A big man with a long, long name,
His sweet tender voice brought him great fame.
He lived with a curse and died in his prime,
But he’ll be remembered as one of the best of his time.
Hawaii his home, he lay there in state,
His country so proud , so sad for his fate.
His “Over the Rainbow” will bring you to tears,
Oh Izzy, I wish we could roll back the years.
Written in tribute to Israel Kamakawiwo’ole,
Hawaiian musicianwho died in 1997 at the age of 38 from
complications of obesity.
For the "Gone to Soon" contest
Copyright © Barbara Gorelick | Year Posted 2011
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