Lim'Rik Flats Poet Free verse

The Master of Time and Space

Carney, Tightrope, A Song For You
plus so many more 

Instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, mentor
Claude Russell Bridges — Leon Russell  (1942-2016)

One of Oklahoma’s finest
One of America’s finest

His voice the perfect blend of annoying
nasal-rub, blues-massage, sandpaper over soul
and bleeding-emotion-on-steroids

As Hank Wilson he simply put an exclamation point
on “America’s music” — Country

Music to hate
Music to love

either way

music

indisputably raw


Tradition says, “Rest in Peace”

I say, “Blow their minds, wherever you are.”

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Paloma P November 16, 2016 at 6:23 AM Nice tribute in your own uniquely forthcoming style.

Jan Allison November 15, 2016 at 7:06 PM I've seen EJ twice he is awesome in concert:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith November 13, 2016 at 6:59 PM Great minds think alike...I wrote a tribute poem for him as well. Great musician. Lim'Rik Flats November 13, 2016 at 7:16 PM Great minds:-)!?! One great poet (you) penned a poetic tribute, one long time fan (me) penned a farewell. I definitely tip my top hat to your lyrical offering!

Jan Allison November 13, 2016 at 6:44 PM lovely tribute John:-) hugs Jan xx Lim'Rik Flats November 13, 2016 at 7:13 PM Thanks Jan. Sir Elton considered him a mentor and actually opened for him at one time. I saw both in 1973, separately. Saw EJ last year, here, but missed Leon Russell's small-venue concert less than a mile from my home this spring:-( Huggablues! ~ j