Larsen M. Callirhoe Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 May her soul rest in peace. she died from complications of leukemia. in the early morning rain i feel the teardrops hit my face as though the sky was crying on me i will see you tomorrow at the golden gate of life up in the sky and beyond there will be singing, dancin, and rejoicing 'the day i return home just like you have mary i loved your voice that inspired folklore legends keep on bringing smiles my own way and together we will see the sun rise again so tomorrow we will meet at the stairway to heaven and on that day there will be much rejoicing so i pray your soul be comforted from the cancer that took your life godbless you mary Quote Larsen M. Callirhoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedalus Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 It does feel like the passing of an era ... it was PPM, after all, who made that brilliant recording of "Blowin' in the Wind" that was a first major step in bringing Bob Dylan, who wrote the song, into prominence. They were the bright and shiny and acceptable side of the folk movement (which NOBODY was listening to in the 1950s and early 60s ... except, maybe, Hang Down Your Head, Tom ... Dooley) and their upbeat songs helped popularise other then completely-unknown folk musicians. This, I think, was their real legacy. On the other hand, they did come up with "Puff, the Magic Dragon", one of the most toe-curlingly awful songs in musical history! A fitting tribute, all the same .... Brendan Quote Drown your sorrows in drink, by all means, but the real sorrows can swim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen M. Callirhoe Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) lol as i child i loved that song. for music it doesnt fit in but it is a different bkind of song for is "Puff, the magic dragon". i havent heard that song on the radio since i was a child. i live in a nursing home now and a singer we have here once a month sang that song last thursday as a matter of fact. every person in the room about 35 people all sang the chorus of the song. i cracked up laughing. it is a child's song. i can see where it is chessy dedalus especially as an adult lmao. ither than thatt thank for reading. i like the lyrics to several of their songs by the way brendan. cheers victor Edited September 19, 2009 by Larsen M. Callirhoe Quote Larsen M. Callirhoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Nice tribute Victor- A Fine prayer for a fine cultural Icon... ;-) Much Grace, DC Quote thegateless.org Come on over and check out my poetry substack y'all;-) Or if your bored, head to the Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/gateless. If you buy anything I lose a bet, so consider that before you violate the digital rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Nice work, Victor! I remember singing "Puff the Magic Dragon" in music class, in elementary school. :)) Thanks for the tribute! Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenlangur Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hi victor, A lyrical tribute for a much loved singer. I like these images: in the early morning raini feel the teardrops hit my face as though the sky was crying on me .... Also the detail: "golden gates of life". Thank you. Quote goldenlangur Even a single enemy is too many and a thousand friends too few - Bhutanese saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandra Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ah Victor what a nice tribute where it feels some calm and love. The same feelings I got while listening the song Puff the Magic Dragon. I never heard before about this lovely singer, and now I enjoy the songs. Thank you for this nice poem. May her soul rest in peace. Alek Quote The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth - Jean Cocteau History of Macedonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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