Warren Doll Poet Free verse

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The songwriter gained great wealth and fame.
Until the songs no longer came.
The price paid for wealth and fame is never known.
Until the moment it comes due.
At his moment, he knew.
His price was suicide.

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Line Gauthier September 18, 2024 at 9:15 AM So sad because it is unfortunately true in so many cases ~

Charles Messina February 21, 2023 at 1:14 PM Sadly, this happens more than one would imagine. From stardom to suicide.. drugs, alcohol or failure to rise again can take the blame for so many. Great writing, Warren! Charlie Warren Doll February 9, 2024 at 8:29 AM Charles, Sorry I don't know how I missed your wonderful comment and visit. All the best~ Warren

Mike Gentile August 30, 2022 at 4:53 AM It's true Warren, most think that money makes everything ok and while it's great to have it and not have financial woes, there are certainly other aliments n this world!. A great insightful write! Happy Tuesday !! Warren Doll August 30, 2022 at 10:36 AM Hi Mike, great to hear from you. Thanks for your insightful comments. Happy Tuesday to you too~ Warren

Mystic Rose Rose August 25, 2022 at 3:17 PM it happens all too oven after the fame comes to dark rain, thanks for sharing Warren, Warren Doll August 27, 2022 at 4:46 PM Mystic Rose, yes, and you don't see it coming until it's late. Thanks for visiting~ Warren

Susan Ashley August 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM Dear Warren, sometimes the brightest flames burn out the fastest. A sadly expressive poem with a striking last line. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Warren Doll August 31, 2022 at 7:09 AM Hi Susan, great to hear from you. Thanks for your positive comments and visit~ Warren

Vijay Pandit August 24, 2022 at 1:06 PM Poignant write Warren. Sometimes gifted lives end in tragedy. Warren Doll August 31, 2022 at 7:12 AM Vijay, thanks for your visit and comment. greatly appreciated~ Warren