Rider On the Storm

She gave the man her ticket stub
 To see the 'Doors' perform
 She always liked to hear them sing
 'Riders on the Storm'

 She got lost in the melody
 As the music took her higher
 The rhythms ignited her passion
 As they played 'Light my Fire'

 She loved lead singer Jim Morrison
 His poetry kept the music alive
 The band then took her for a musical ride 
 With 'Moonlight Drive'

 Then the music reached a fever pitch
 As rhythms began to spew
 She went wild when she heard
 'Hello I Love You'

 Then the concert ended....the music, died,
 Some weeks later, she heard the news....she cried
 Jim Morrison had given the Reaper his ticket stub
 And joined the infamous '27 club'

 He went away on a Crystal Ship with silver wings
 Sailing on waves of guitars strings
 In the distance, dark clouds began to form
 And Jim soon became, a 'Rider on the Storm'.....

 4-28-19
 Writers On The Storm Contest
 Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Nicole Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 2:04 PM
Congratulations Joseph, on this win. ~ Brandy
Dietrich Avatar
May 22, 2019 at 4:56 PM
Big congrats. It really was one of my favorites on this theme.
Dietrich Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 3:35 PM
wow, I think this is the BEST one I have seen yet on this topic. gosh, why did I not think of this? I could have gone over my five favorite songs of that group by putting myself at a concert as you did. Love that personal touch and how you ended this one.
May Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 9:39 PM
Thank you Andrea...
Warrior Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 12:20 PM
Great match my friend...poem & music...your just storming thru lol...happy storm endings...^WW^
May Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 9:37 PM
Thank you WW
Sathasivam Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 6:17 AM
Excellent and masterpiece poem. Enjoyed reading it.
May Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 6:53 AM
Thank you Ravi
One Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 1:35 PM
great take on the contest..
May Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 6:52 AM
Thank you Silent One
La France Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 8:01 AM
Joseph, your poem is amazing, wonderful and I was lost in it, you captured the beauty, the mystery, and essence of Queen and Jim Morrison, this is a fav of mine now !
May Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Thank you DH, and thanks for making it a fave...
Pandit Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 7:24 AM
Excellent Joseph..the flow and tone and the story perfectly blended with the relevant facts..no doubt a winner..best for a podium win, Joseph.
May Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 10:39 AM
Thank you Vijay..
Cunningham Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 2:55 AM
Love your verse Joseph, a brilliant group for sure. My favorite is the end that they used for the intro in apocalypse now. Good luck. Tom.
May Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 10:39 AM
hey were a great band Tom..Thank you..
Nicole Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 10:45 PM
You have created a masterpiece!! Every thought leads so beautifully to the next, in such a perfect and poetic way. The music continues to play, as your words drift beyond the stars. ~ Brandy
May Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 10:36 AM
Thank you Brandy..
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