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Rocky Mountain High Harmony

Written: January 07, 2005, Contest Sponsored by: Anthony Biaanco ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The boy of Roswell grazed at the skies wide. discovered his real north, by the mountainside. An ambrosial, vibrant voice rang out as sunlight. a shepherding glow of his guitar is so bright. He was singing of eagles soaring free. In a rowan of aspen and pine trees. The sweeping curves of rural roads. There, everlastingly, burn spurring goads. A yearning request, "Take Me Home." The untamed and joyful grassy loams. Art was portrayed in each song. Nature's musicality is factoid, rich, and strong. As sung in "Annie's Song," orphic love divine. A quiet vow, people may feel pride in their whine. The song "Leaving on a Jet Plane" yields sighs. The heavens bid a sad farewell to the skies. His aesthetic voice, enchanting sound, clear and warm, A flowering tented oasis amid life's storm. One lesson he imparted was to look within. We must seek tranquility, where life can win. The planet was clutched in his palm. A gentle spirit, in every corner, brings balm. While the body is dead, the soul can still fly. Among the peaks, straining for the stars, so high. When the breeze rustles the grazing land. His gentle melody is still shifting, as the sand. A reminder of the grace and harmony of nature. Here on this spot, John Denver cheerful spirit lingers.

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Date: 2/17/2025 6:25:00 AM
You're on a contest win roll.congrats. I'm a huge JD fan
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Date: 2/15/2025 10:24:00 AM
Back with congratulations on your trophy win, Lasaad! Your poem is as lovely as sunshine on my shoulders. You did a beautiful job with this tribute to John Denver. Blessings dear friend.
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Date: 1/31/2025 1:20:00 PM
So beautiful, Lasaad! We lived in Colorado at the same time that John Denver was a rising star. His music and glorification of every day life has never left me. We lost a precious star when he left us. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings my friend!
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Date: 1/9/2025 3:02:00 PM
SP, a wonderful tribute you have written! He had a style all his own and a significant following. Sadly he died in an airplane he was flying. If I remember, it was a long-EZ that crashed into a lake. However, it's great that his music remains for us to listen to. Thanks for posting the music with this one. I have to listen to it again. It was an emotional and touching style that brings tears to the eyes. Different from what is popular now. As a result of reading this, I took time to read the wiki entry on John Denver. He did have a spectacular career and life. He also had a tender heart for others. He will be missed. Thanks for this one.
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Date: 1/7/2025 6:58:00 PM
Such a precious tribute to that wonderful man, wow, his music was so incredibly beautiful. I hope he knows of your sweet tribute. Wasn't he simply amazing? I still remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I first heard Rocky Mountain High. Your tribute took me back to that moment. I can hear the songs so well in my mind even till this day. This is beautiful Sotto. Thank you for bringing John Denver back to mind. He would smile to read this gorgeous tribute you've written for him
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