LEGEND

He was a legend of his time 
He sang too many songs that rhyme 
He charted feats, though came unknown
He wrote some great tales of his own 

He charmed some hearts with his gold voice 
Although some songs were not his choice
In lonely hearts, he brought smiles
And bright hopes that could go for miles 

But then he passed, so suddenly 
With angels singing gracefully 
The great voice that once called some grace 
Made final rest in God's embrace 

But in this world, he made a mark 
He made a glow with his spark 
His precious mem'ries came to stay 
In glorious hours of night and day

He was a legend in his own way 
He shed his light in night and day 
Though, in the hearts that saw his shine 
His tale was bittersweet like wine 

Legend poetry contest 
3rd place
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April 10, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Lovely poem.. who is it about? congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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April 10, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Thank you very much... It's about my uncle who was a folk singer... His name was Bello... He could do James Taylor, Jim Croce, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver, Dan Fogelberg, Neil Diamond, Albert Hammond and many others, including country so easily. But he was not given his deserved chance and he passed away suddenly from heart attack not so many years ago...
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