Tim Smith Poet Ode

This Masqurade - a Leon Russell Tribute

Ivory pieces transcending space and time
where the words just got in the way
lost inside the smoke of just another day

A song for you deep from a sensitive mind
reaching for a reaction for actions done wrong
forgiveness sung for a special friend of mine

When the dew drops no longer shine for me
and a hard rain begins to fall
they'll be no visitors after midnight
but I'll still be calling your name 

We were all alone and I was 
singing this song only for you!!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT5aYRgmgyM

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Nette Onclaud November 14, 2016 at 11:26 AM glorious homage for leon russel.. he and cohen must be making wonderful music together, tim... play on!..huggs

Chris Green November 14, 2016 at 8:11 AM Fantastic Tim. He was one of my idols when I was younger, playing piano and trying my best to be as good as he was. Leon Russell was a special person and his passing truly makes me sad.

Ravi Sathasivam November 14, 2016 at 2:09 AM Excellent tribute my friend. Enjoyed reading it.

Lim'Rik Flats November 13, 2016 at 7:21 PM Beautiful tribute my friend! I was lucky to see Sir Elton and Leon in 1973 (separately, though EJ opened for LR briefly). Saw EJ last year, but missed LR at a small venue here this spring - less than a mile from my house:-(

Eve Roper November 13, 2016 at 6:09 PM Great tribute, Tim Hugs

James Peranteau November 13, 2016 at 4:57 PM Fantastic tribute Tim...goose bumps dear poet! Have a wonderful week! Much love, james

Arthur Vaso November 13, 2016 at 4:20 PM Nice tribute, I confess I had to look him up!!

Jan Allison November 13, 2016 at 3:10 PM A beautiful tribute Tim I had to google as I had not heard his name before - I see he was a very accomplished singer songwriter. Love the clever use of one of his titles in the final couplet:-) thanks for sharing:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Ball November 13, 2016 at 2:47 PM Beautiful Tim. So heart felt and sweet. These are words every woman wants to hear. Bravo. A big seven from me. God Bless, JB

Charmaine Chircop November 13, 2016 at 12:52 PM The dewdrops will always shine...and when rain falls...sunshine follows... This is beautiful and emotionally moving..A.fave Timothu. Tim Smith November 13, 2016 at 1:06 PM Thanks so much Charma. I was truly inspired.

Daniel Turner November 13, 2016 at 12:51 PM Leon would be proud as you should be. I Love it!!! Tim Smith November 13, 2016 at 1:05 PM Thanks DT...the list of great songs, the great artists he played with, and albums played on are endless...I love Elton John's speech for him at the rock n roll hall of fame induction.