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On Death of a Great Singer

when funeral fire consumed his mortal remains, roaring flames burnt his bodily musical domains, peering through the glass portal one could see fires lash, every inch reduced to unrecognisable ash!! For five decades his golden voice reigned the music world, he entertained with perfection of tune, rhythm, scale, he sang songs of love, divine praise, of sadness or tears, generations have his lilting tunes in their ears! when you hear golden voice recording coming through air, a musical voice preserved with scientific care, mystery presence when physical form is erased, shows us how meaning of every life is value based! like a crawling garden snail we leave a trail behind, trails created by art, talents or by brilliant mind, the physical dissolves in time’s relentless crusade, so must leave legacies of good deeds before we fade! honourable mention completely your choice(36) any form, any theme Brian Strand written 31/10/2020 13 syllables each line! A tribute to a great singer who died recently due to Corona Virus!

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Date: 11/2/2020 2:28:00 AM
Krishji, if I am not wrong, is this a tribute to SPB sir?.... I felt so... bcoz I am a great fan of SPB and so sad he left us so early due to Covid related issues... I grew up listening to his music.. so, could relate to it!!! Even, I wrote a poem for him in my personal diary... after his unexpected demise. Just loved reading this wonderful tribute!! Best wishes.. ~ Ani
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 11/2/2020 2:34:00 AM
Hi Ani Thank you, Yes! it is based on SPB. But SPB was buried not cremated, but still I took the liberty of describing as a cremation to show how mutable human things are! We are all fans of this great singer who will live through his songs! Thanks Ani for your lovely comments!:)
Date: 11/1/2020 8:06:00 PM
He will be remembered through the recordings left behind, the memories he made with his fans, and now through your poem. Enjoyed the read, and congrats on your win, Krish ~ John
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 11/1/2020 9:35:00 PM
Dear John Thanks! Based on a true singer, and so sad to see such people meeting a premature end! Appreciate your visit and your kind words!!:)
Date: 10/31/2020 9:24:00 AM
This virus is claiming many lives Krish, and its far from over. May he RIP, but he'll live on in his music. Hope you're well Tom
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 10/31/2020 9:35:00 AM
Tom Thanks and great to hear fom you! I am well but Covid rising and so working hard! Stay safe!

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