Greg Gaul Poet Sonnet

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Wanna Walk With Roy

In dreams, I always wanna walk with Roy,
I think that my scary feelings ain't right.
I'm just running scared like a silly boy -
alone, so lonely, this feeling tonight.

Tell me, are you as lonely as can be?
I had long thought that I was over you.
How ever will you give your smile to me
and then, dearest darling, what can I do?

Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue;
I'll be coming back some day, in some way,
with pretty pencils to write I love you -
precious words I'll never take away.

Roy's soulful serenades sung for decades;
due to his operatics, they'll not fade.

Mercy.








Sonnet   98 words    Dedication to iconic songwriter and singer Roy Orbison.
Snippets from his many famous song lyrics make up this sonnet verse. Illustration of Roy in pen and colored pencil by G. Gaul.

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Sara Kendrick March 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM Dropping by to say congratulations on your winning work. So nice to see it in the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K Greg Gaul March 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM Always delighted to have you visit.

Oliver Mckeithan March 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM Congrats on your placement in my contest Greg. Roy was a favorite of mine. Too bad he only had a short time with the Traveling Wilburys. Greg Gaul March 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM Happy to share your sentiments about Roy. Thanks for the placement. GG

Sotto Poet August 4, 2022 at 1:29 PM Paul, a music enthusiast, will always remember the lasting impression that Roy's musical abilities and powerful voice talent left on his life because of how they influenced his experience. I can't tell you how much I value and appreciate your kind feedback. I am aware that it is not very simple to win the Brian contest, and as you are aware, a poet may write millions of poems, but all it takes is a single good poem to hit the jackpot. Congratulations on your contest win. Greg Gaul August 7, 2022 at 7:17 AM So we share an appreciation of what great lyrics can do and mean. Thank you for your kind commentary and visit. Best wishes in your writing.

Sam Kauffman August 3, 2022 at 11:09 AM "What do I see?" - A Roy Boy "Dreamin" in a "Blue Bayou." Roy, definitely not "The Great Pretender," maybe a little "Lonely" but "Cryin" for a "Pretty Woman" walkin' back to me!" What a legacy Roy left. His musical gifts and strong vocal talent will always leave an indelible mark on the experience of the music lover and music world. Congratulations on your win! Blessings! Greg Gaul August 3, 2022 at 1:17 PM You definitely know your stuff Sam. Iconic Roy is contagious in so many ways... lyrics and arrangements...unique and haunting. What a critique you wrote, so much power, so much feeling. Thanks so much for your visit and caring comments.

John Gondolf August 3, 2022 at 3:01 AM Such a great singer and songwriter he was. Your sonnet brought back many memories of his songs. Nicely done, Greg. John Greg Gaul August 3, 2022 at 9:37 AM John, so nice of you to visit. Happy to see you are a "Roy Boy"too. Be well my friend.

Gary Radice August 2, 2022 at 2:48 AM A brilliant singer and a great tribute Greg with some of his classic tracks included here. Cheers - Gary Greg Gaul August 2, 2022 at 7:37 AM Gary, Roy was a unique performer and creator. A tad like you, he marched to his own drummer. Some of the best are that way. Anywho, thanks for your read and comment.

David Kavanagh August 1, 2022 at 11:04 AM A fine tribute to Roy, a superstar in his own right, I remember his sudden death just after joining up with the supergroup The Travelling Wilburys, I don’t think they ever really got over his loss, and broke up soon after, cheers David Greg Gaul August 1, 2022 at 1:19 PM Yes David, I guess I am an official Roy Boy allright. He was one of a kind and so powerful. Glad you were a fan too. He was a strong poet and friend to Bob Dylan. Thanks for you critique and read my friend.