Ol' Blue Eyes.

Goldfinch60



He came into the world one hundred years ago,

This scrawny little kid from New Jersey.

He changed the world,

And Flew to the Moon

With me hanging onto his coat tails.

The Songs for Swingin’ lovers,

The album that has been with me all my life,

An anthem for the world to follow.

 

This insignificant man grew into an immortal,

One that will always be remembered.

His soft velvet tones flowing through the ether,

A legacy of his love of music,

That comes through his voice,

And stir so many emotions within us.

 

He sang to us for years,

He retired and then came back.

He retired many times,

And his comebacks were legion,

But he could not comeback from his final breath

Except in my mind,

Where I can still hear his voice

Transporting me to his presence,

And knowing that throughout his life,

He always did it, his way.

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 4th, 2025 01:01
  • Comment from author about the poem: I have been listening to Sinatra all my life
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 16
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  • Poetic Licence

    The Ultimate Crooner and performer and the voice never in question, what kind of man he was, Maybe, enjoyed the read

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Tobani, he was wonderful and I still listen to him.

      Andy

      • Poetic Licence

        You are very welcome

      • orchidee

        Good write Gold.

      • Teddy.15

        A wonderful entertainer that's for sure. 🌹

        • Goldfinch60

          He certainly was Teddy, thank you.

          Andy

        • sorenbarrett

          A beautiful tribute to the man and singer. He is an icon as is that song. Very nice Andy

          • Goldfinch60

            Much appreciated soren, thank you.

            Andy

          • David Wakeling

            Frank Sinatra was a legend. He did it his way without a doubt. He had so many hit songs.A wonderful tribute here mi amigo. Excellent

            • Goldfinch60

              So true David, thank you for you kind words.

              Andy

            • arqios

              We still have his classic films in our video library, the kids have all got that as part of their primary cinematic curriculum. And with that his music has been a household staple as well. 🙏🏻🕊

              • Goldfinch60

                That's great to know arqios that the kids are listening to good music.

                Andy

              • Tony36

                Excellent write Andy

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Tony.

                  Andy

                  • Tony36

                    You're welcome

                  • NafisaSB

                    what a rich and beautiful voice for sure - he will be treasured and remembered by our generation, even if overlooked by the present one..

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you Nafisa, your words are probably true but we won't forget him.

                      Andy

                      • NafisaSB

                        yes indeed, i agree with you here
                        thanks for remembering him, and sharing ..
                        take care



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