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MAN IN BLACK ~ JOHNNY CASH
Goldfinch60 said:
The Man in Black.
Andy Brister (Goldfinch60) – October 2014
He sat on his stool,
Guitar in hand,
Dressed in black.
This man who had so much
To tell us;
But was misunderstood
By many.
He Walked the Line
Straight to Folsom Prison,
But escaped and found himself
Surrounded by a Ring of Fire;
Until those Ghost Riders in the Sky
Pulled him back to Jackson
Where his love for June,
Gave him the Peace in the Valley,
That he was seeking.
Starkville City Jail held him overnight;
The crime was picking flowers!
But when released he drove away
In the car he had built One Piece at a Time.
This Boy Named Sue
Drove into San Quentin,
Where the inmates showed him
A Sea of Heartbreak,
And that he wasn’t a Wanted Man.
The Bitter Tears that were shed
Over the Vanishing race;
But will survive
As Long as the Grass Shall Grow,
And Drums will beat out to banish
Apache Tears.
This man, dressed in black
To remind all those in their lightening cars
And fancy clothes
Of the others that were held back.
At the end he walked the Streets of Laredo
Picking up a Tear Stained Letter.
He was Hurt, but did not see Sam Hall
Singing Danny Boy.
As he walked the Bridge Over Those Troubled Waters
To Give That Letter to Rose
He Hung His Head, as In his Life
He was such a Desperado.
But He had his Own Personal Jesus.
Without June he was
So Lonesome that He Could Cry.
The First Time Ever he Saw Her Face
The Man Came Around and knew,
That they would Meet Again.
Johnny Cash died September 12th 2003 – four months after June Carter, his wife of 35 years.
The last stanza of this poem makes reference to all the songs in his last recorded album American 1V: The Man Comes Around (popularly known as Hurt)
I wrote this back in 2014.
May 13th, 2017 03:33
Goldfinch60 said:
The Man in Black.
Andy Brister (Goldfinch60) – October 2014
He sat on his stool,
Guitar in hand,
Dressed in black.
This man who had so much
To tell us;
But was misunderstood
By many.
He Walked the Line
Straight to Folsom Prison,
But escaped and found himself
Surrounded by a Ring of Fire;
Until those Ghost Riders in the Sky
Pulled him back to Jackson
Where his love for June,
Gave him the Peace in the Valley,
That he was seeking.
Starkville City Jail held him overnight;
The crime was picking flowers!
But when released he drove away
In the car he had built One Piece at a Time.
This Boy Named Sue
Drove into San Quentin,
Where the inmates showed him
A Sea of Heartbreak,
And that he wasn’t a Wanted Man.
The Bitter Tears that were shed
Over the Vanishing race;
But will survive
As Long as the Grass Shall Grow,
And Drums will beat out to banish
Apache Tears.
This man, dressed in black
To remind all those in their lightening cars
And fancy clothes
Of the others that were held back.
At the end he walked the Streets of Laredo
Picking up a Tear Stained Letter.
He was Hurt, but did not see Sam Hall
Singing Danny Boy.
As he walked the Bridge Over Those Troubled Waters
To Give That Letter to Rose
He Hung His Head, as In his Life
He was such a Desperado.
But He had his Own Personal Jesus.
Without June he was
So Lonesome that He Could Cry.
The First Time Ever he Saw Her Face
The Man Came Around and knew,
That they would Meet Again.
Johnny Cash died September 12th 2003 – four months after June Carter, his wife of 35 years.
The last stanza of this poem makes reference to all the songs in his last recorded album American 1V: The Man Comes Around (popularly known as Hurt)
I wrote this back in 2014.
May 13th, 2017 03:33
40 SHADES OF GREEN ~ JOHNNY CASH
Christina8 said:
This is really great! He was a great musician who inspired a lot of people. I like the song where he explains why he wears black. Thanks for sharing this song, had never seen it before. Hugs-Christina
May 12th, 2017 09:52
Christina8 said:
This is really great! He was a great musician who inspired a lot of people. I like the song where he explains why he wears black. Thanks for sharing this song, had never seen it before. Hugs-Christina
May 12th, 2017 09:52
40 SHADES OF GREEN ~ JOHNNY CASH
Mandi said:
Beautiful. Great write and a pleasant to read.
May 12th, 2017 04:33
Mandi said:
Beautiful. Great write and a pleasant to read.
May 12th, 2017 04:33
40 SHADES OF GREEN ~ JOHNNY CASH
Jooles said:
I\'m not a Jonny cash fan but this was beautiful to read
May 12th, 2017 04:13
Jooles said:
I\'m not a Jonny cash fan but this was beautiful to read
May 12th, 2017 04:13
40 SHADES OF GREEN ~ JOHNNY CASH
P.X. Vexxus said:
Johnny Cash was a great artist. I was a kid when he passed away, but I still felt connected to him through his music, even to this day.
May 12th, 2017 03:54
P.X. Vexxus said:
Johnny Cash was a great artist. I was a kid when he passed away, but I still felt connected to him through his music, even to this day.
May 12th, 2017 03:54
40 SHADES OF GREEN ~ JOHNNY CASH
Michael Edwards said:
I also love Cash and Ireland especially with Irish in my immediate ancestry so this was much enjoyed - thanks Brian.
May 12th, 2017 03:48
Michael Edwards said:
I also love Cash and Ireland especially with Irish in my immediate ancestry so this was much enjoyed - thanks Brian.
May 12th, 2017 03:48
40 SHADES OF GREEN ~ JOHNNY CASH
Fay Slimm. said:
Ah - I love that last line Brian - A name and talent to remember is JC and thanks for the well-rhymed and clever reminder of the great Emerald Isle.
May 12th, 2017 01:56
Fay Slimm. said:
Ah - I love that last line Brian - A name and talent to remember is JC and thanks for the well-rhymed and clever reminder of the great Emerald Isle.
May 12th, 2017 01:56
40 SHADES OF GREEN ~ JOHNNY CASH
orchidee said:
A fine write-song B! I\'m not near 1,000 hymn-poems,, let alone 6,000 that Wesley wrote. Phew!
May 12th, 2017 01:49
orchidee said:
A fine write-song B! I\'m not near 1,000 hymn-poems,, let alone 6,000 that Wesley wrote. Phew!
May 12th, 2017 01:49
40 SHADES OF GREEN ~ JOHNNY CASH
Goldfinch60 said:
I have all of Johnny Cash\'s albums.
May 12th, 2017 01:31
Goldfinch60 said:
I have all of Johnny Cash\'s albums.
May 12th, 2017 01:31
THE LANGUAGE OF GIFTS OF FLOWERS (N to Z)
Christina8 said:
Great job on the second half! Love the picture of those tulips--so tired of the usual red and yellow. But according to your poem, I\'m hoping to get some! lol Hugs-Christina
May 11th, 2017 08:46
Christina8 said:
Great job on the second half! Love the picture of those tulips--so tired of the usual red and yellow. But according to your poem, I\'m hoping to get some! lol Hugs-Christina
May 11th, 2017 08:46
THE LANGUAGE OF GIFTS OF FLOWERS (N to Z)
Goldfinch60 said:
Thank you for the second bouquet Brian.
May 11th, 2017 07:51
Goldfinch60 said:
Thank you for the second bouquet Brian.
May 11th, 2017 07:51
THE LANGUAGE OF GIFTS OF FLOWERS (N to Z)
orchidee said:
A fine write again, part 2! I\'m an Orchid-ee, cos I give off a fragrant aroma, I hope! Oohh, let\'s do 23 letter acrostics. Leave out Q, X, and Z! Q may as well be \'QU\' anyway! lol.
May 11th, 2017 06:29
orchidee said:
A fine write again, part 2! I\'m an Orchid-ee, cos I give off a fragrant aroma, I hope! Oohh, let\'s do 23 letter acrostics. Leave out Q, X, and Z! Q may as well be \'QU\' anyway! lol.
May 11th, 2017 06:29
THE LANGUAGE OF GIFTS OF FLOWERS (N to Z)
Michael Edwards said:
You got there - great work B
May 11th, 2017 05:00
Michael Edwards said:
You got there - great work B
May 11th, 2017 05:00
MUSEUMS IN SIX STANZAS !
Jessie said:
Brilliant job. You create perfect images in my head and recreate so many memories with your beautiful words. This is wonderful!
May 10th, 2017 19:07
Jessie said:
Brilliant job. You create perfect images in my head and recreate so many memories with your beautiful words. This is wonderful!
May 10th, 2017 19:07
THE LANGUAGE OF BRITISH FLOWERS (A to M)
WriteBeLight said:
Beautiful images you have bloomed Brian!
May 10th, 2017 12:57
WriteBeLight said:
Beautiful images you have bloomed Brian!
May 10th, 2017 12:57
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ~ DECONSTRUCTED HAIKU
Christina8 said:
Very good, Brian! I like these deconstructed Haiku very much. Yes we need to eat healthier as an American nation and stop with the supplements--agreed! More water and fruits and veggies! Great job! Hugs--Christina
May 10th, 2017 11:05
Christina8 said:
Very good, Brian! I like these deconstructed Haiku very much. Yes we need to eat healthier as an American nation and stop with the supplements--agreed! More water and fruits and veggies! Great job! Hugs--Christina
May 10th, 2017 11:05
THE LANGUAGE OF BRITISH FLOWERS (A to M)
Christina8 said:
A wonderful bouquet of my favorite scents. Well put together, will look for the other half tomorrow! Wherever I live I simply must have lilac. Glad you included that in your poem. Floral hugs-Christina
May 10th, 2017 10:58
Christina8 said:
A wonderful bouquet of my favorite scents. Well put together, will look for the other half tomorrow! Wherever I live I simply must have lilac. Glad you included that in your poem. Floral hugs-Christina
May 10th, 2017 10:58
THE LANGUAGE OF BRITISH FLOWERS (A to M)
Michael Edwards said:
Been in the garden all morning trimming ivy, cutting grass, hoeing, feeding pot plants - now aching a bit and soon off to the garden centre to get some bedding plants. Very apt posting.
May 10th, 2017 08:04
Michael Edwards said:
Been in the garden all morning trimming ivy, cutting grass, hoeing, feeding pot plants - now aching a bit and soon off to the garden centre to get some bedding plants. Very apt posting.
May 10th, 2017 08:04
THE LANGUAGE OF BRITISH FLOWERS (A to M)
Goldfinch60 said:
A bouquet to enjoy this day with the promise of another one tomorrow, thanks Brian.
May 10th, 2017 02:12
Goldfinch60 said:
A bouquet to enjoy this day with the promise of another one tomorrow, thanks Brian.
May 10th, 2017 02:12
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ~ DECONSTRUCTED HAIKU
Goldfinch60 said:
Sorry Brian but I am a bit of a pedant where Haiku are concerned. I believe that they SHOULD be 5-7-5 and that Haiku are specifically about the seasons or nature. The other 5-7-5 format is called senryu which relate to emotion.
As you know my poetry does not generally follow any rules but strangely haiku and senryu I believe should be written in they way and for the subjects they were meant.
Below are one each of my Haiku and Senryu.
Haiku
A single snowflake
Falls gently onto the grass
Unique hexagon
Senryu
Their love was so strong,
The strength of their love was lost,
Love became despair.
May 10th, 2017 01:29
Goldfinch60 said:
Sorry Brian but I am a bit of a pedant where Haiku are concerned. I believe that they SHOULD be 5-7-5 and that Haiku are specifically about the seasons or nature. The other 5-7-5 format is called senryu which relate to emotion.
As you know my poetry does not generally follow any rules but strangely haiku and senryu I believe should be written in they way and for the subjects they were meant.
Below are one each of my Haiku and Senryu.
Haiku
A single snowflake
Falls gently onto the grass
Unique hexagon
Senryu
Their love was so strong,
The strength of their love was lost,
Love became despair.
May 10th, 2017 01:29
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ~ DECONSTRUCTED HAIKU
Michael Edwards said:
Not so sure about water
Why do folk drink water?
Water’s such a tasteless drink.
I much prefer coffee.
Do I qualify for the sword?
May 9th, 2017 13:37
Michael Edwards said:
Not so sure about water
Why do folk drink water?
Water’s such a tasteless drink.
I much prefer coffee.
Do I qualify for the sword?
May 9th, 2017 13:37
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ~ DECONSTRUCTED HAIKU
orchidee said:
Ohh, the end of the world? MUST every Haiku be 5,7,5? We won\'t lose any sleep over it if they\'re not! Good write B.
May 9th, 2017 08:16
orchidee said:
Ohh, the end of the world? MUST every Haiku be 5,7,5? We won\'t lose any sleep over it if they\'re not! Good write B.
May 9th, 2017 08:16
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ~ DECONSTRUCTED HAIKU
swingline said:
Like a car with four wheels , why not five .
What looks like a good idea inside
Doesn\'t when it comes out live . Anyway why don\'t haikus grow hair . Then they could be called hairku . Banzai ! May the sword of life swing in your favor .
May 9th, 2017 07:28
swingline said:
Like a car with four wheels , why not five .
What looks like a good idea inside
Doesn\'t when it comes out live . Anyway why don\'t haikus grow hair . Then they could be called hairku . Banzai ! May the sword of life swing in your favor .
May 9th, 2017 07:28
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ~ DECONSTRUCTED HAIKU
WriteBeLight said:
Very important nutritional facts Brian. I love water, most of all. Salads and fruits are the best thing ever. So sorry about the list, though. Maybe bribe the Samurai with Saki? :)
May 9th, 2017 06:23
WriteBeLight said:
Very important nutritional facts Brian. I love water, most of all. Salads and fruits are the best thing ever. So sorry about the list, though. Maybe bribe the Samurai with Saki? :)
May 9th, 2017 06:23
CHARACTER TRAIT ~ An Acrostic Sonnet
Dawn Von Rue said:
I love the positivity in your writings. Definitely inspiring!
May 9th, 2017 02:29
Dawn Von Rue said:
I love the positivity in your writings. Definitely inspiring!
May 9th, 2017 02:29
CHARACTER TRAIT ~ An Acrostic Sonnet
WriteBeLight said:
Be a good friend and you will have good friends! Great write.
May 8th, 2017 13:32
WriteBeLight said:
Be a good friend and you will have good friends! Great write.
May 8th, 2017 13:32
SPRING SUNRISES ~ An Acrostic Sonnet
Christina8 said:
Just beautiful! I haven\'t seen the sunrise lately but I promise I will see it soon! Our sunsets are prettier as they fall over the water. Sunrises are beautiful accompanied by the symphonies of the birds singing. Great job! Hugs-Christina
May 8th, 2017 12:56
Christina8 said:
Just beautiful! I haven\'t seen the sunrise lately but I promise I will see it soon! Our sunsets are prettier as they fall over the water. Sunrises are beautiful accompanied by the symphonies of the birds singing. Great job! Hugs-Christina
May 8th, 2017 12:56
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