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