Chet Has Gone.

Goldfinch60



He is no longer here,

He left this world on this day,

This day thirty six years ago.

A man I revere so much

Just listening to that sound,

That sound he makes,

Makes on his trumpet

Takes me to another world,

A world of beauty and wonder.

The sound of his trumpet

Sounding like no other,

That smooth sound so unique,

So beautiful, so Chet.

No longer with us in body

But he is always with me,

With me in my body

With me in my heart

With me in my Spirit.

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 13th, 2024 00:47
  • Comment from author about the poem: Chet Baker - December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 26
  • Users favorite of this poem: GenXer Shamrocker ☘️, Accidental Poet.
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Comments10

  • orchidee

    A fine write Gold.

  • orchidee

    I've 'gone' too - well, I've left the building, as they say - cos they can't hear me singing. lol.

    • Goldfinch60

      You must be singing that song "Far Away".

      Andy

    • orchidee

      I've 'gone' too - well, I've left the building, as they say - cos they can't hear me singing. lol.

    • Tom C Dylan

      Thanks for sharing. Baker was amazing, his playing, and that singing voice. Just like nothing else.

      • Goldfinch60

        So very true Tom, he was amazing, thank you.

        Andy

      • Neville



        I both see and hear wot you mean

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Neville, much appreciated.

          Andy

        • Teddy.15

          Wonderful. A legacy 🌹

          • Goldfinch60

            So true Teddy, thank you,

            Andy

          • David Wakeling

            What a wonderful tribute to a great musician. Well done

            • Goldfinch60

              Most kind David, thank you.

              Andy

            • Cassie58

              A fine tribute to a musician. Gone but never forgotten. He has left a legacy to be enjoyed.

              • Goldfinch60

                I certainly do enjoy that legacy Cassie, I have most of his recorded albums. Thank you.

                Andy

              • orchidee

                I said that twice (comment above); I say, I said that....
                Do shut up Orchi, says Fido. lol.

              • Accidental Poet

                I don't believe I've ever heard him, but I used to listen to Herb Alpert when I was much younger. Love the sound of a trumpet. Great poem Andy. 😉👍

                • Goldfinch60

                  Yes I too listened to Herb Alpert AP but Chet Baker is so wonderful.

                  Andy



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