It was forty years ago today,
that Jimi Hendrix passed away.
Now he's just a fading memory,
who made a brilliant record called,
"The Wind Cries Mary."
Although your gone,
your memory still lives on.
You were stuck in an angry crowd,
going deeper into the sound.
I think about you all the more,
look at your picture on my bedroom wall,
those eyes that follow me around the room,
the light that shines on your face, from the moon.
I start dreaming in a circle,
then you bring me back,
"Little Wing," is playing,
oh how I love that track.
Your music is written in the stars,
like a tattoo on the universe,
it always will surpass.
Comments
Highhat | September 18, 2010 - 14:02
He sure was * a tattoo on the universe'- what a lovely poem with rhyme and all
pia ;)
skinner_jennifer | September 18, 2010 - 14:40
Wow thankyou so much Pia, I had to get this one down
quick, didn't want to miss the day.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Jenny.
Highhat | September 18, 2010 - 14:42
You've got to watch that "your"- it's you're you are ;)
love pia ;) peace and no war
skinner_jennifer | September 18, 2010 - 14:53
Hi pia,
Thanks for info, love, peace and happiness to you
pia.
Jenny.
shoe | September 19, 2010 - 10:42
I love these lines,
"Your music is written in the stars,
like a tattoo on the universe,"
Nice poem.
skinner_jennifer | September 19, 2010 - 11:58
Hi shoe,
thanks so much for your comment, really glad you
enjoyed this poem.
Jenny.
Kahdai | September 19, 2010 - 20:22
Its lovely, listening to wind cries yesterday, thinking of the name, made me write a poem. K
MistakenMagic | September 19, 2010 - 21:55
'I start dreaming in a circle,
then you bring me back,
"Little Wing," is playing,
oh how I love that track.'
- love the rhythm in these lines, Jenny! A wonderful tribute. Well done ;)
Magic xxx
skinner_jennifer | September 20, 2010 - 09:43
Hi Kahdai,
Thankyou for your comment, really glad it inspired
you.
Jenny.
skinner_jennifer | September 20, 2010 - 09:44
MistakenMagic,
Thankyou so much, it's so nice get such lovely comments. You really make my day.
Thankyou again.
Jenny.
Silver Spun Sand | September 20, 2010 - 11:12
I like this, Jennifer;-)
I too admired Jimi Hendrix greatly, but had quite forgotten that today was the anniversary of his death.
Thanks for reminding me and for posting this.
Tina
skinner_jennifer | September 20, 2010 - 12:56
Hi Tina,
Thankyou so much for your comment, it's so good to
know there are others who loved Jimi Hendrix sounds.
Your comments are always welcomed.
Jenny. xx
maggyvaneijk | September 20, 2010 - 19:47
a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul!
skinner_jennifer | September 20, 2010 - 22:16
Thankyou so much maggyvaneijk,
It's really kind of you to say a beautiful soul, for
that's what he was.
Glad of your comment.
Jenny.
yassin | September 30, 2010 - 14:40
great poem,i love jime hendrix,well written
skinner_jennifer | October 1, 2010 - 16:33
Thankyou so much yassin, it's good to know there are other
Hendrix fans out there.
Jenny.
JoseHdz | October 4, 2010 - 06:00
Specifically liked this description: "you were stuck in an angry crowd, going deeper into the sound." Great way to describe Hendrix and other artists of the vietnam generation. Great poem.
Cheers.
skinner_jennifer | October 4, 2010 - 14:59
Thanks JoseHdz,
Glad you agree, what a shame that these talanted people got
involved with the wrong kind. I suppose then again it was all part of the sex, drugs and rock and roll thing. Still is
today, I think.
Jenny.
alice sunderland | October 13, 2010 - 11:35
lovely poem. hendrix was the best. still is the best.
skinner_jennifer | October 15, 2010 - 08:16
Hi alice sunderland,
totally agree with you and thankyou so much for your
kind comment.
Jenny.