Ode to a Country Boy

He sang of nature wild and free
and rode the waves upon the sea.

Found wonder in a bird in flight
and stargazed during the dark of night.

Somewhere above the muse still sings,
lifted high on celestial wings.

His soul flies over the eagle's nest,
as mortal remains are put to rest.

Riding the wind and sky above,
he sings his songs of home and love.

Country roads and apple pie;
he's left the earth to soar the sky.

Released from every earthly care,
I know he's found his mountains there.

The songwriter's gone but his music lives on.

July 5, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 2/15/2025 11:37:00 AM
This one is my favorite! Though #1 & #2 were okay. I miss hymn too. Thanks for sharing! And congratulations on your win!
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Jan Terry
Date: 2/16/2025 6:43:00 PM
Thanks. I wrote this shortly after his passing. I'm glad he left us some great music.
Date: 11/12/2015 10:00:00 AM
This is simply lovely, Jan! I love this. Beautiful imagery...so evocative. 7 hugs!
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Jan Terry
Date: 11/12/2015 10:48:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. The wonderful thing about songwriters, poets and other artists is that we can remember them by their work. hugs. Janece
Date: 10/16/2015 8:45:00 AM
Hey Janece, stopped by for a visit. What a beautiful tribute to the songwriter. This lovely poem so filled with admiration and respect; giving immortality through the words, and wonderful imagery too! Be Blessed, Neva
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