Stratocaster Man

Jimi Hendrix
Drug filled days
Lived his life
In a purple haze

His music 
Is a monument 
To what it's like
When life is spent

Picking guitars 
With your teeth
Never touching 
floors beneath

He flew so high
He could touch the sky

Stratocaster in his hand
Hendrix was an awsome man
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Wonderful poem Ray, many congratualtions on your win in Raul's contest >> James
Richards Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 7:25 AM
I really enjoyed this poem, Ray...."He flew so high...he could touch the sky"....what a great line! Congratulations on your win! Well done! ~ Carrie
Sweetheart Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 6:57 AM
Congrats Ray on your winning poem in the Jimi contest with this great synopsis of his life and times.. a well deserved win for a clever write .. enjoy my friend..luv.. Linda-Marie
Moreno Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Ray, congratulations on your success in my Jimi Hendrix Contest...Raul
Freeman Avatar
May 10, 2010 at 8:08 AM
I don't think I have ever heard this man play. Ray good luck with it in the contest. Thank your for your gracious comment. All my arguments about "The Void" was with my own mind before I wrote it. However Iam learning to go with the Agape, Heart's wisdom. All of your support is greatly appreciated Ray. Agape, Moses
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May 5, 2010 at 9:04 PM
well done, good luck in the contest. pinpointed real good, enjoyed,..p.d.
Mehta Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Good title with nice rhyming
Richards Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 6:23 PM
You have done a wonderful piece here, depicting this talent who died without knowing the legend he has become. Great job, Ray! ~ Carrie
Nutter Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Liked his music, but he ended up as the rest of us will. Excellent write and a nice tribute.
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