John Denver

With the stage name “Denver,” beloved poet John
to country, folk and beautiful soft rock was drawn.
“Take Me Home Country Road” made him a star.
What lovely songs for nature he strummed on his guitar!

With the stage name “Denver,” beloved poet John
became a 70’s phenomenon.
To tunes like “Grandma’s Feather Bed” and “Annie’s Song”
his fans would listen and sing along.

With the stage name “Denver,” beloved poet John
crashed his plane one day, and in an instant he was gone.
His art lives on even though no longer can he roam.
How apt his autobiography’s name: Take Me Home.

Dec. 29, 2020
For Brian Strand's the 'YOU SELECT AGAIN' Poetry Contest
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Tefft Avatar
February 16, 2023 at 12:19 PM
Yay! More John Denver fans! Sometimes I fear I'm the only one. Great poem!
Kendrick Avatar
January 13, 2021 at 9:37 AM
Back with congrats on this winner. Country Roads take me home to the place I belong. Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
January 13, 2021 at 7:41 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful tribute write. His music will live on forever. Enjoy your win/day with blessings....................
Fowler Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 5:19 PM
Such a tormented man, so talented. Congratulations on the win Andrea! Linda
Roper Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 1:19 PM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea, a great tribute to John Denver. Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 12:49 PM
I still love his music especially Annie's song and take me home country roads:-) many congrats on your win Andrea;-) hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 5:52 AM
Bravo, Andrea ~ great to see a wonderful tribute to this gentle man. Guess what I'll be listening to this morning ~
Mcintosh Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 4:07 AM
Lovely entry. Thank you and congrats. God bless you always
Edmonds  Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 6:09 PM
A fantastic tribute to John Denver Andrea, loved his songs - “Annie’s Song” is my favourite. His lyrics were amazing, so sad he tragically died so young. Best wishes ~ Belle
Ranaweera  Avatar
January 1, 2021 at 4:19 AM
A great tribute to John Denver! I love how you evoke music with words in this wonderful piece, Andrea!!
Krutsinger Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 6:33 PM
I love John Denver; wonderful tribute Andrea!
Kendrick Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 2:56 PM
I, also, like John Denver. His music was varied and his voice a gem. Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara
Devonshire Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 7:39 AM
John Denver was a favorite of mine too, Andrea. I had all his records. All his songs were pure poetry. "Annie's Song" always tugged at my heart strings, but I most loved the songs he wrote about "Calypso" and its famous captain. A fave for me, Hon. Wonderful!! Love, Carolyn
Jayasankar Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 4:33 AM
Such a multi talented artist John Denver and your choice awesome Andrea. This is a great Clerihew. I have never attempted this form.. so far. And it is a beautiful song.. 'Take me home.'..this is a lovely tribute.. Hugs ~ Ani
Watt Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 12:12 AM
GREAT clerihew, Andrea! I think my favorite songs of his are Annie's Song and Take Me Home, Country Road. Also Follow Me and Goodbye Again. He was one of the greats. Did you know he was born on New Year's Eve? Happy birthday JD and thanks for all the music.
Buhagiar Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 10:33 PM
A very lovely biography of a famous singer. Not sure he featured in some Columbus episode. ~~
Bayles Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 8:19 PM
Very nice, Andrea. Thank for reminding me about this wonderful man and his music.
Wolf Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 6:40 PM
How apt his autobiography, indeed. I am a huge John Denver fan; often listen to his music while trying to compose poems. Thanks for this tribute to him, Andrea. We sure lost a lot of music there. A true tragedy, his death. Peace and Hope, Gershon
Alhemaidy Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 3:41 PM
Wonderful!!
George   Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 3:32 PM
He was unique...his music touched my heart and soul. Beautiful tribute to him, Andrea. ~ Elaine
Theraven Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 1:12 PM
Andrea, Lovely rhythm in this bluesy poem's song. John's wasn't too bad either. Bill has it right If you get a little famous stay away from small chartered flights. Adding to Bill's insightful comment and list: Carole Lombard (1908–1942) & Audie Murphy (1925–1971). -Richard
Cunningham Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 1:02 PM
Another great loss to the music world but his music lives on. Tom
Pandit Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 12:56 PM
You chose a great artist, Andrea. I remember him well and the famous song you chose to honor. Lovely tribute you wrote to one of the best.
Horne Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 11:52 AM
lovely clerihew, my friend - I remember a few of his songs
La France Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 10:50 AM
Andrea, wonderful how you told a story in clerihew. I love the singing of John Denver, so tragic that he died and what a tragedy, but yes, we have his music to always remember him, well done _Constance
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