Who Am I

These days people just call me sir, which hasn't always been the case, We'll get to that later. Truth is, I'm good with an axe, but using my axe made me have a slow hand, which, was... responsible for me to find myself up to my neck in cream. Don't ask, it's a long story. I was at a crossroads. I couldn't find my way home so I got faith, blind faith. Someone said I was God, piss on that. After I fell in love and married my best friends wife, he and I called each other husbands in law. Let me tell you, nobody knows you when you're down and out. I became addicted to drugs, I did cocaine and I shot the sheriff. Sure took me awhile to get out of that mess, but when I did there were tears in heaven. I decided it was time to start doing things for the benefit of others. That's why they call me "Sir". I just wish I was somebody's forever man. for Linda (Poet Destroyer)

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/1/2023 5:47:00 AM

Well, this one is interesting. Very creative using lyrics or song titles to write a poem but done seamlessly. I enjoyed reading it today. I did not know that Linda was even on here anymore. Surprise, surprise. Sara

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/1/2023 5:50:00 AM

Her comment is from 2016 and the poem was a challenge of sorts. It is about Eric Clapton the famous guitar player from England. Great to see you Mrs Sara.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/21/2016 6:30:00 AM

Daniel Turner, I read this twice, could not think of anyone but Paul. But, I know it can't be. Because he never did drugs. Story wise. The flow is awesome, read it up to 4 times. The husbands in law line, shows devotion and kinship. So tell me, Who are you? Linda

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/21/2016 7:39:00 AM

Thank you. I've really been down the last couple of days from subtle hints of plagiarism, including your comment on "Wedding Wine". I am disabled and writing poems and songs is how I supplement my income. My integrity is of valued importance.

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 1/21/2016 7:30:00 AM

Oh, my Gosh...you are good, and clever. How could I not recognize the songs. Especially Tears in heaven, "a song he sang when his son died in a heartbreaking situation" you are good ... I feel like asking you to do another one. If you don't want to post it, send it through soul mail. :) how about a "what am i?"

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/21/2016 7:14:00 AM

Sir Eric Clapton (Slowhand) Cant' Find My Way Home, Crossroads, Cocaine, I shot the Sheriff, Tears in Heaven, Forever Man (all hits. Best friend George Harrison. The icon photo of graffiti "Clapton is God" on the album cover there was a dog urinating on the wall. Patti Boyd was the girl he married

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/21/2016 3:14:00 AM

Daniel, if this truth, how sad.. thanks for sharing.. may the light of the Lord shine upon you always!~Olive ELoisa