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Tears In Heaven

A touching moment
sat in the stalls
My grandson and I
full of great expectation
sitting together
in this iconic location

Two hundred performances
Guitarist supreme
uplifting
sublime
‘tis for us
our first time’
Eric his name…
with guitars he found fame
One of the best
for he brings them alive
with his talented fingers
makes music that lingers
With his ups
With his downs
With his tears very near
for Conor his son
‘Tears in Heaven’
he sings
After shedding so many
a song for his boy
who is missing his dad
leaves us crying
leaves us sad

Then for his dear wife 
just before they go out
Reassures of her beauty
from rooftops he’ll shout…
For this is surely 
what true loves all about 
singing…
Darling ~ you look wonderful tonight

And as he is playing
two hours or more
The audience is yelling
for one more encore
So much emotion 
within every song
Singing ‘Tears in Heaven’
for his dear son now gone
When singing his song
You look 'Wonderful Tonight'
My eyes they fill up
at this magical sight
So thank you Eric Clapton
for a wonderful evening
In the Royal Albert Hall
the most iconic venue of all


Written 9th May 2022 after seeing his concert yesterday evening...

Contest  A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE CONTEST
Sponsor Brian Strand
6th PLACE

Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2022

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Jan Allison Date: 5/13/2022 5:38:00 AM Oh wow ann you took me right back towhen welived in the uk and saw him in Birmingham, lovely memories,hugs jan xx Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 5/16/2022 1:03:00 PM Many thanks Jan, first time of seeing him as I bought the tickets for my grandson's birthday 2 years ago, but because of Covid it had to be rescheduled several time. He was truly amazing and well worth waiting for... Hope you are well dear Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman Date: 5/10/2022 9:53:00 AM Congratulations on your win Ann written about this iconic song of tribute and deep sadness by Eric Clapton. What a memorable night of music for you! Congratulations on your win. Thank you for sharing your amazing experience! Blessings dear friend. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 5/16/2022 1:05:00 PM Thank you so much dear Sam for your wonderful visit and kind words of encouragement. It truly was an amazing experience. Bless you dear Sam. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Christuraj Alex Date: 5/10/2022 7:12:00 AM Vivid description in short. Congratulations! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 5/10/2022 8:32:00 AM many thanks Christuraj for your lovely visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

JCB Brul Date: 5/10/2022 1:16:00 AM Wonderful rendition of a spectacular event! I felt like I was there, too. Congratulations Ann. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 5/10/2022 6:41:00 AM Thank you so much JCB, it certainly was spectacular, which in turn inspired me to write my poem. Many thanks for your visit and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx