James Fraser Poet Rhyme

Our Poet, Mr Michael Jordan

Many a tribute is written
Only the writer knows why
The reason I'm writing this
He could have been goodbye
 
This Bakersfield boy
Smith Corner he graced
To lose his mother at 4
A young soul misplaced
 
Loving Grandparents
Filled an empty void
For the loss of a parent
Internal destroy
 
High School reached
Hooked on drugs 
Degenerating body
Societies bug
 
He ended up here
And also there
To the age of 41
In hazed stare
 
An Angel was released
To look after her son
As he rose from his prayer
His new life begun
 
Then came the day
A son was reborn
In a town called Willows
The end of his storm
 
Another two Angels appeared
Michaela and Antoinette
His future path laid
All three, truly set
 
Mr Michael Jordan
I think your grand
You help your past
Now that's a stand
 
A leader, a gent
Poet and dude
To shake your hand
I wish i could
 
 
 
My tribute to a wonderful person whose life story always moved me.

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Carrie Richards August 28, 2009 at 4:02 PM Wonderful piece to a friend who has overcome the odds!! Lovely tribute to Michael from another gifted poet!! ~ :) love, Carrie

August 20, 2009 at 2:40 PM Wonderful tribute to our soup brother. Heartfelt poem. Thank you for sharing it with us. Karen

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen August 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM (Me too!, Michael.) James, This is a wonderful tribute to someone that many of us love, cheer for, and hold dear. We respect him because he learned to love God and respect others. God has blessed many through his poetry...and yours. Lovingly, Dane

Carol Sunshine Brown August 17, 2009 at 5:04 AM Good morning James. Thank you for sharing your tribute with us today. I truly enjoyed reading it. Love, Carol

Charlie Pelota August 16, 2009 at 4:50 PM A revealing introspective into a true gentle-man I know MJ's story better from thses few lines Good job charlie

John Freeman August 16, 2009 at 2:47 PM I said this today once before, on another poem, but when you can bring tears to the eyes of the reader. You're smoking, James you must be telling the truth about our own Michael. Sincerely Moses

Sara Kendrick August 16, 2009 at 11:03 AM Nicely written about one with struggles. Keep writing. Sara

Michaela Payne August 16, 2009 at 10:50 AM This was such a beautiful tribute to an amazing person who has touched my life and many others. Thanks so much for your comments on my poems, I truly appreciate it. Blessings, ~Michaela~

Carolyn Devonshire August 16, 2009 at 12:04 AM MJ's story is quite moving and you have told it beautifully with grace and elegance. Outstanding write, Highlander! Love you, Carolyn

Michael Jordan August 15, 2009 at 10:04 PM James what can I say - I am a very blessed man to have survived my life and ended up with a beautiful family and friends like i have here on the Soup - The e-mail was very courteous of you and please accept the offer ok - I often wonder if I actually do touch others lives in a positive way and its wonderful to know that I have and I thank you - God Bless you James, MJ

Eric Somma August 15, 2009 at 6:02 PM thanks for the comment i write like that all the time my english literture proffessor says im ver deep and morbid and i can paint a picter with words but thank u

Christopher Higgins August 15, 2009 at 5:59 PM Wonderful tribute to a very cool dude..one love.