Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I am not familiar with this rock idol and you were obviously a fan and your tribute here brings some life to the era and the music created, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 18-May-2021

Comment from royowen

Excellent

There has been so much written on the purveyors of rock, which, like country music, takes on many facial varieties of the genre, and is encompassed under that's one heading. Beautifully written my friend, you've written a great rendition, along with great notes, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 16-May-2021

Comment from Sharon Davis

Excellent

A well written tribute to the memorable ghosts of rock and roll. Well composed and nicely presented. Captures the essence of the everlasting spirit of musical talent. Well done.

 Comment Written 16-May-2021

Comment from equestrik

Excellent

This is a really good and well done presentation, I agree that these 'ghosts' never die. Iconic music rises and falls within generational listening. I enjoyed your author notes as well.

 Comment Written 16-May-2021

Comment from cheyennewy

Exceptional

Hi Mike,

I love this poem! The rhyming couplets feel like music playing and your phrasing is impeccable. I especially like...the musician's spirit in the end lies trunked, under cover...superb line. Your author's notes are interesting and a perfect lead into your poem. Worthy of a six and more....chey

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2012

I had so many dynamics going on there, it took more time to sort it out then writing the poem. As much as working on developing the graphics. I with a spark of inspiration, and wind of direction I sort of see the final result first. Then it's a matter of all that work to get it there...

I am glad you pointed that line out as a favorite, because in one sense, I wanted it to mean the death of the artist, in the other the music he produced that people held on to, but put it away. For that I remembered finding a combination of what my grandfather liked to listen to, as well what my mom and dad had before they got married and more or less stopped listening to music. Though not rock music, that is how I discovered Bach and fell in love with the pipe organ.

I loved this review, and thank you for it and your generous rating as well the compliments. Mike

reply by cheyennewy on 19-Mar-2012

You are welcome, I loved your poem...chey

Comment from Jean Lutz

Excellent

I'll bet all the 70s fans are cheering to this one. My time was late 50s and early 60s. Although I must admit my oldest son, who is about your age, played "Stairway to Heaven" like no other.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2012

It is amazing how the 50's and 60's actually played in the late 60's and 70's. Likewise, the older music inspired the 50's musicians. I totally enjoyed this review and thank you for it. Mike

Comment from joann r romei

Excellent

This was extremely well done, the man in the photo looks like Jim Morrison a bit, I enjoyed the verses and the rhyming , the lenght is perfect also

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2012

I consider him both a mentor and friend as he is also the only off hand Doors tie that I seem to be aloted. We talked a bit, but given the nature of personalities these days, I was shocked when he sought me out and become a facebook friend. I do what I can to support him as well. I don't know about the length, because I thought I got it nailed down late last night and the final conclusion made itself know early this morning. I thank you very much for this review and the compliments. Mike

Comment from IndianaIrish

Excellent

Lots of great lines in your poem for any music lover, Mike. As always, your notes gives reality to the poem and gives the reader your motives and inspirations for the write. The pic of Jim gave me the shivers...what a singer/songwriter and nasty boy he was.

I enjoyed your ghosts, Mike.
Indy :>)

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2012

I think there was a tremendous desire from Jim, through out his material, there are a few inklings and a little bit of temper as he seems to convey in his lyrics his fear of only having a little time. I thank you very much for the compliments and this review. Mike

Comment from Bina1

Excellent

We live the stages of our lives through the music of the times. Memories come flooding back with the song. Thank you for sharing. Excellent!

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2012

What I like about lifes stages is that music is always there though all of them. Our tastes and interests will change, but we always seem to go back to what we initially identified with and love. I thank you so much for this review. Mike

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

good use of rhyming couplets
societies brood - do you mean society's?
good alliteration in spiritual soul
That same poster hangs in my bedroom :-)
I have so many memories associated with rock songs and rock concerts - this poem is bound to resonate with many readers :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2012

"Societies brood - do you mean society's?" I was afraid that I would get into the most trouble here with societies'. I origionally thought, ty's, but upon think about it, rock music crosses cultures and people even risk trouble to sneak it into countries who have banned it. I thought language usage was made up of hard and fast rules, but I seem to find myself still asking questions to the extent, there are time I am consider what I learn in art. "It is important in understanding the rule of art and composition, so you can know and argue when you decide they need to be broken."

Now you got me concerned with this review as well. Hopefully you don't identify with Jim Morrison to the extent you wonder if he has taken a liking with you and enjoys messing with you and challenging your perceptions. I love his songs and in, "In Through The Out - The Doors," I mention a dream I had had Jim and I were walking the streets of LA, while he was giving me his singing lessons, mainly what how it got him off with his observing the results of his singing.

It was two years of studying singing, and after that dream, I started nailing the music a bit. My realization of this was when I nailed the scream on the song, "When the music is over." I was cleaning the 40inch two color and let it out, prompting the whole shop running in thinking I got caught in the press. Now people get a kick out of, "Oh, yea!," though I am tired of it. Also don't get the beat box down in Baretta's theme.

I enjoyed this review, perhaps a little too much and thank you for it, the compliments and for sharing your Doors stories.

Mike

reply by the author on 18-Mar-2012

I did end up changing it this morning to, Society's. It can get frustrating when you actually mean both, but don't want to ge with -ies'. It would make me feel like Victor Borga. Before I posted it I also removed a / from the two letter sentence. I meant that on for an extended break and love just how much it messes with the poetry discussion group, who always tries to figure it out. If I use it as an extended pause, someone always figures I lost my place and starts it off again. A lot of people took college course in poetry, so I don't always feel I lost out. LOL