Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Tom Petty Radio

On Sirius Radio, we have the chance 
To listen to singers who’ve died,
For some have their stations, which serve to enhance
All the music they once did provide.

So after they’ve passed, we’ve been given the choice
To keep listening, not to just songs,
But to whole conversations in that well-known voice 
Which to our favorite singer belongs.

We are lucky technology lets us embrace
Someone’s talent, long after they’re gone.
Though the radio can’t ever fully replace
What’s been lost, still the music lives on.

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Marikate Kingston March 11, 2024 at 9:26 PM I agree with your poem Ilene. It's so unfortunate that many musicians or singers have passed away. Robert Palmer, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston.... Thank goodness for the radio or in my house, Alexa or my husband. ;) Think of many songs we all know the words to without ever memorizing them. New skills in schools should be taught with music, I think. I love your last line the best! It says it all!

Hilda Greenhough February 16, 2024 at 8:27 PM I really enjoy the old songs, too. This poem is a keepsake. I hope we always have ways of going back. Thanks for your talent.

Constance La France February 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM Ilene, its a wonderful poem and how nice to be able to listen to a fav singer or musician after their death, hugs, Constance

Jerry Brotherton February 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM A great poem, my friend. Tom Petty is a favorite of mine.

Chetta Achara February 16, 2024 at 1:02 PM Tom Petty is one of favorites! There are so many favorite singers that have gone on. A favorite Sirius station in Willi Nelson's Roadhouse. It plays all the old country songs which were a big part of my childhood!