Panagiota Romios Poet Ode

Ode To One of Mentors, John Denver, Rip, American Singer

  Ode to John Denver, My Mentor, RIP!


You still burn brightly like a comet in my eyes.
You_John Denver, far too young to die.
People think of you as a singer and that's all?
You, who wanted all humanity to be fed, a purpose 
far from small.

Humble is spirit, but who knows that?
Just an entertainer?
They only see you as a singer in a nightclub,
at times, in a hat?

To have had time to chat with you, one
on one?
A gift in my life beyond all measure!
You were a mix of talent and treasure.
With a bigger purpose in life than just
money and pleasure.

You were willing to chuck all music and
be  trained as a leader in transformation.
But your airplane crashed into the Pacific.
So ended your life, God took you home.
In your airplane, your favorite means of
heavenly transportation.

                     6/14/2021

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Robert L. Hinshaw October 17, 2021 at 4:19 PM I know this is a trite statement, but what a wonderful tribute to John Denver. My wife and I had the privilege of seeing him at the Colorado State Fair a few years ago. He was Mr. Colorado! Panagiota Romios October 18, 2021 at 12:18 AM Thanks Bob. Glad you got to see him... He wanted to stop singing and a man was wise enough to Encourage him not to. John wanted to have an impact on humanity! He just did not realize he already did. A tragedy Mr. Colorado is gone, Pangie

Andrea Dietrich October 17, 2021 at 11:56 AM It's so amazing to me that you KNEW John Denver. he was such a hero for me. Loved loved his music!!! Great poem. Panagiota Romios October 17, 2021 at 12:08 PM It’s amazing to me, also. How we cried when he died. It’s a long story...but Elena was sent one of his albums on her birthday. We helped John launch “THE HUNGER PROJECT”it exists till this day. He’s gone but his spirit lives on. Thank you Andrea... John cared about humanity just as you do.. he wanted to make a diffeerence in this world...

Joseph P. DiMino October 17, 2021 at 11:43 AM Very nice tribute to your friend. He sounds like a wonderful person to have known. Having done a lot of community work in my life, far as I am concerned, that is the measure of anyone's true worth. Blessings! Panagiota Romios October 17, 2021 at 11:59 AM Prince, you shared what you do with me, I agree with you. Giving is where it is at. Contributing to society makes a huge difference, Thank you for being so loving Pangie,

Tom Cunningham June 15, 2021 at 12:59 AM A terrible tragedy Pangie, I remember hearing about it, he was a fine musician. A lovely ode you've written about him. Tom Panagiota Romios June 15, 2021 at 3:15 AM MERCI!

David Mchattie June 14, 2021 at 4:22 PM I used to make fun of John Denver. I regret that. I miss him. He was an original. Fine tribute. Stay well my friend. Panagiota Romios June 15, 2021 at 8:29 AM Sorry David for the short reply. Below. Am erasing it, Speed Poet is not me, Even tho Alll MY Poems and comments and replies are made with a one finger.... Being in a hurry does not work for me with whiplash comments.I felt I did nor connect with you. John was funny looking, I guess. But you know what? He had the most beautiful skin and soulless His music is wonderful. Thanks again.. Pangie xx