In Heaven, There’s a New Star

Accidental Poet



I knew the day would come

When one of my heroes would fall

From the mountain of music he built

 Mr. Gordon Lightfoot sang them all

 

Acoustic guitar melodies

And velvet voice that serenades

Lyrics to hold your ears

A minstrel story teller by trade

 

A top shelf singer

Professional song writer

Master musician

Makes for a hit song rider

 

He’d pull upon hearts

Singing of romance

With guitar in hand

He’ll help your heart to dance

 

He felt the pain of tragedy  

In every word of sorrow

To remember those we’ve lost

Respect them for all your tomorrows

 

He cared more for others

Than he did for himself

In his fashion

His modest hidden wealth

 

I know I’ll miss his voice

And his acoustic guitar

But I also know

In Heaven, there’s a new star

 

Copyright © Accidental Poet 2023

RIP Gordon Lightfoot

  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 3rd, 2023 03:50
  • Comment from author about the poem: Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. was a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist who achieved international success in folk, folk-rock, and country music. He is credited with helping to define the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 1970s. He has been referred to as Canada's greatest songwriter and his songs have been recorded by some of the world's most renowned musical artists. Lightfoot's biographer Nicholas Jennings said, "His name is synonymous with timeless songs about trains and shipwrecks, rivers and highways, lovers and loneliness." Born November 17, 1938 · Orillia, Ontario, Canada Died May 1, 2023 (aged 84) · Toronto, Ontario, Canada Labels United Artists · Reprise · Warner Bros. · Linus · True North Genres Folk · folk rock · country · pop Wikipedia
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Comments2

  • Neville


    Yes indeed, so sad but what a legacy he has left behind .. and I have no doubt whatsoever when he reads this dedication .. he will smile big but in his characteristic humble way .. Neville

    • Accidental Poet

      Thanks N. I've often wondered if they can see what we write. Good food for thought. 😉

    • orchidee

      Good write AP.



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