I am trying to narrow this idea down to one
If I could choose one person to knock on my door
Bette Midler, Cher, Reba, Dolly Parton and Liza Minelli come to mind
Wait! Tina Turner; yes, I want Tina to knock on my door
I have loved her energy since the first second I saw her
On TV in the sixties, doing Proud Mary like only she can do it.
The way she moved those flashy sequins was unbelievable
Those dancing legs and that unique voice, showing me woman power
Woman power. Wait a second. I loved Helen Reddy too.
I am woman, hear me roar – that changed my entire life.
And I love the other four that I already mentioned.
No, it is Tina Turner, definitely I want Tina to knock on my door.
Tina listen to me,
My heart spoke in silent plea,
When you never knew my eyes,
Dreams of you lit up my skies.
Tina wait for me,
Hope grew wild, soft and free,
You turned, and love was ours,
Blooming bright like tender flowers.
Tina walk with me,
Through the days of sweet melody,
Yet slowly the colors died,
Fading warmth we could not hide.
Tina remember me,
Not the loss, but what used to be,
Though today our love is gone,
Memories linger, softly drawn.
Cantina Tina never met one meaner
Though she sure looked pretty as the night grew long;
And so did I, in the mirror of the john.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.
A Skid Row guy with an eye for Pasadena;
Spend my nights between seventh and third
With old Jack D ’til the world is blurred.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.
Out of County jail for a misdemeanor,
“No sir, Judge won’t be doing that no more;”
Hot foot it down to the nearest liquor store.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.
Once had a girl, oh boy, you should have seen her
“It’s poker, pool, or me if you want me staying here:”
So yes, I went ahead and chose the boys and beer.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.
So here I am, eyeing Cantina Tina
She’s sure looking pretty as the night grows long;
And so do I, in the mirror of the john.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.
it's three in the morning
i'm so awake it's euphoric
i want to feel this way forever
drunk on translucence
the creases in the pillow beam at my exhilaration
God-fearing doughnuts and coffee
James Cameron was so excited by 2001
he vomited outside the screening
i listen to the sax solo and want to vomit too
what am i going to do?
'don't worry' the song begins
'i won't hurt you.'
i would never hurt you either Prince
she sings she wants to take me higher
she can't
i don't really wanna fight no more
don't leave the cap off the toothpaste babe
Rolling passed where I used to live many years ago,
I saw a white limousine stopping by,
I didn't know what was happening,
but I went there to see.
A Coruña, my city those years,
in front of the "Chaplin Cinemas"
the "Black Panther" made her
limousine to be stopped in the middle of nowhere to sign autographs before the concert.
Mrs Tina Turner went out
from the car in the middle of the road so humble.
Mrs. Tina Turner had a concert for one day, but many people didn't have the chance to be there because there was no space.
She didn't mind to stay and give another concert for us to enjoy for free.
Mrs. Tina Turner I've been blessed by chance,
while you were rolling down the street.
So nice you stopped by my door when you were rolling by.
TRY TINA
Sometimes we just need advice
Life is hard, we can only try
And one who knows, is Tina
If confused, then go find Tina
She will gladly share advice
But only if you then will try
Hope is not the same as try
Living proof of that is Tina
Always ready to give advice
If needing advice, try Tina
Standing with defiance,
as a woman on her own.
Like the young Mr. Dylan,
she too was a rolling stone.
Star of the screen and stage,
her moves of sweet suspense.
Known for her high energy,
and musical reverence.
Icons of the era,
call her Queen of Thunderdome,
She got what she wanted,
and made the world her home.
The memory of her,
rolling on the river.
The honor of character,
not a taker but giver.
Now forever on video,
again she'll be all the rage.
For the new generation,
a bright star of the stage.
date: 6/18/23
Contest: What's Love Got To Do With It ?
sponsor: John Anderson
A woman we simply call Queen.
A singer loved by millions.
The Queen of Rock.
The Queen of Soul.
Yet, overshadowed by jealousy,
Of her beloved.
Thru many years of abuse,
She was forced to endure,
She hid the tears and bruises,
Of every day of every year.
Then one day, she said no more.
He will never raise a hand to me.
She ran, and one man alone saved her.
She survived.
She endured.
She lived.
As the decades go by, she excels,
winning Grammy's, Awards, and honors,
Including starring in movies.
Yet she is still called Queen.
Idolized by millions.
On this day of her passing, we look to the clouds,
Hearing "On Silent Wings."
Knowing she is in the arms of the heavens.
"On Silent Wings"
I will never be the same again.
I feel the whisper of the wind,
On silent wings.
Thanks for your music and the memories.
Tina Turner was the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
She earned her dues for music's cause
On stage she played her regal role
Belting out tunes to thunderous applause
With hits like "Proud Mary"
She had fans screaming in the aisles
As the big wheel kept turning on the ferry
On a musical journey of many miles
She had some rough times with Ike
But eventually she took freedom's flight
Her song, "I Don't Wanna Fight,
Summed up her feelings on the mic
Her song, "Whats Love Got To Do With It"
Described those times well
Yet she blazed a musical trail that was well lit
In her songs her memory will dwell
6-5-2023
What's Love Got to Do with It - Poetry Contest
Sponsor: John Anderson
Tina Turner, a queen of soul,
Her voice is so strong, it takes a toll.
Her songs are a reflection of her life.
Full of struggles and strife.
From "Proud Mary" to "What's Love Got to Do with It",
Her music became a hit.
But-behind-the-scenes, her story was not a nixie tale.
She endured abuse and pain that left her frail.
Born Anna Mae Bullock in Tennessee,
Her childhood was apart from happy.
Her parents separation put her in a bind.
Living with her grandmother, she was left behind.
At 17, she met Ike Turner, a musician and producer.
Who saw her talent and became her seducer.
They formed a band and hit the road.
But behind closed doors, a dark side showed.
Ike physically and emotionally abused Tina,
She stuck with him for fear of being fired out of the arena.
Their music career soared.
But their relationship roared.
Written: June 5, 2023
What's Love Got to Do with It - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: John Anderson
Class act singer Tina Turner
At performing on stage, a fast learner!
Her worse half was a man named Ike.
We loved her all the more when she made him take a hike.
June 2, 2023
For John Anderson's What's Love Got To Do With It - Poetry Contest
T -The movie-life with Ike Turner exposed
I - I, like most humans - had to notice her
N -Notoriety for hits true to life; loved fans
who return the favor
A - A prayer she joins celestial chorus
worshipping Jesus (I heard her sing in
Sanskrit-Hindi, "Sarveshyam Shantir Bhavatu")
Tina, I saw you perform in Oakland, CA,yes, long ago.
But God has chosen to bring you to His eternal home today.
You, Hall and Oates, Huey Lewis and the News were all part of
a magical, music show.
I feel, in heaven the Angels will shout a welcoming hooray!
How beyond grateful, I was to see you sing, dance and play.
My daughter had to stop me from dancing in the aisles.
I just was so moved, I jumped up to dance, all smiles
Your son left this planet in the year 2018~ how you cried!
Not tonight, you can swing on silver stars, side by side.
**********************
In memory of Tina Turner ….1940-2023.
5/24/2023
a music legend
don't need another hero -
let's stay together
that amazing voice
sexy angel in heaven -
with the short tight skirts
death begets sorrow
what's love got to do with it -
in the gray twilight
It was in Argentina
That Bull met Clementina:
The same year dumped Tina,
Who’d thought herself A Winner’
And was planning “A Dinner”
In Hotel De Cortina…
Clementina was in Fridge
And still Bull left for Cambridge:
Escape from Blown-Up Bridge?
The Much Elusive Partridge
Outwitting traps in farms ridge…
Bull was to meet a Rita
In far flung Costa Rica
Over her fought Strong Douglas
And just shattered him like glass!
Confirmed Green Snake, in Green Grass:
Rita had guessed not it’d pass!
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