Tom Petty

When people we admire die,
Of course we mourn and wonder why
Someone so special had to leave;
We cannot know and so we grieve.

The music world and those who rock
Come yesterday received a shock.
Tom Petty’d had a heart attack
And no, he won’t be coming back.

To all his fans, and I am one,
The sinking in has not begun.
To face the passing of Tom Petty
Can’t be done – I’m just not ready.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Lamoureux Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 3:47 PM
What a sweet tribute to Tom. Hugs Rick.
Allison Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 8:56 AM
I guess the heartbreakers must be heartbroken Ilene:-( I read reports that he'd died but it wasn't official - such sad news:-( hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 6:59 PM
I really enjoyed his music and was a great performer.
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