A Poem about 'Roi

[kevinmc6]

Writing has become therapeutic for me. I've never shared any of what I've written, but now is as good a time as any. I hope you guys like this poem, but simply writing it has helped me overcome the wide range of emotions I have felt since hearing the news. Thought I'd share.....

As you fly away on the wings of a saxophone
I remember how your horn always seemed to bring me home
That soothing rhythm now blown on a clouded lawn
High, high above while we dance from dusk till dawn

Memories will always shine through covered eyes
And music left behind will soften lonely cries
They fill me up when I’m empty and dry
They bring me joy when so soon I question why

If I listen closely I can hear you play for me
That drifty wind so beautiful and free
It forever lives within many people’s ears
Gently fell asleep to twenty thousand cheers

So I wrote a letter, I told God about your band
I promised I’d be good if He’d take you by the hand
He said, “Of course” and His reason stuck with me
Now He gets to hear you play for eternity

The good die young and in many a case that may be
But if age was equal to this pain then I’d have to disagree
Just as your melody became a soundtrack to my years
That same jazzy breeze now brings me to tears

Where do we turn and where do we go
I think I’ll look in the only place that I know
Memories will shine through those covered eyes
And music left behind will soften lonely cries

Thank you, Roi, for your stationary stance
Close my eyes, hear your horn, and slip into a dance
I can only hope to hear you play another day
May you find eternal peace wherever that you lay

-Kevin

[chris3641]

good job kevin

[zjstrunk]

Yeah, nice work. Thanks for sharing, it really takes courage to share something that emotional for you

[NumberForTOne]

Beautiful, my friend. This is my favorite stanza:

So I wrote a letter, I told God about your band
I promised I’d be good if He’d take you by the hand
He said, “Of course” and His reason stuck with me
Now He gets to hear you play for eternity

[drabmeat34]

Just as your melody became a soundtrack to my years
That same jazzy breeze now brings me to tears

Wonderful lines here. Gave me shivers.

[greybillies]

Wow my man! That was very beautifully done! Thank you so much for sharing that! Very, very touching!

[SeekNUpEmotion]

IF I could put that in my sig, I would. Well done man.

[Amybtru4DMB]

:l eroi
Kevin,
That is really really really really beautiful...
Thanks for sharing with us..

[kevinmc6]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you guys liked it.

[thestone023]

a jazzman once touched my heart
With a fiddle man by his side
and a passion with which we can not part

A friend with lyrics to part the sky
an ending to make anyone cry
his notes float like an angel in the sky
with a reverence to be remembered by

A jimi Thing that won't Cry Freedom,
A Cry Freedom that cries treason,
A #41 that pours the heart
A two step they dare to start

The shock of a mans passing
the sadness & its lasting
The sadness once happened but not lost
the sadness and all it's cost

NOT as good but my take

[fiddlyfooo]

on the wings of a saxophone?

[digginditch]

beautiful and heartfelt....nice tribute

[Exodus]

Awesome Kevin. Well done.

[Raidergolf4416]

[minerva]

Thank you for sharing your beautfil peaceful thoughts, Kevin.

[DMB713]

Great Poem, from a guy who hates poetry.

[destineey]

very beautiful...and damn, I thought I was finished with the tears, but here they are again

[itallcomescheap]

really really nice

[birdey17]

Beautiful and touching. Thank you for sharing.

[jblever]

Props for sharing something that emotional my friend. Well done.

[pektas]

that was an awesome poem

i felt the emotion

and im with numberfortone that verse is awesome

[sean52692]

Amazing job bro. I respect you

[dantheman0515]

Thats an amazing poem. I wish someone close to him could see this. This could easily be part of his eulogy.

[kevinmc6]

Thanks again to all of you who responded. I have been getting very postive feedback both on the boards and PM's -- it is truly flattering. I hope in some small way it has helped each of you in your way.

-Kevin

[derrick24948]

"So I wrote a letter, I told God about your band
I promised I’d be good if He’d take you by the hand
He said, “Of course” and His reason stuck with me
Now He gets to hear you play for eternity"

-that is a beautiful verse. it's a beautiful poem. thanks so much for posting it

[missmistytina]

thanks, i think you hit home in many verses for many people

[bigmonkeyfish]

Great Job!

[DreamingTree#41]

Brought tears to my eyes yet again. Just when I think it's hit me... somethin else hits home a bit harder. Thank you for this Kevin

[HeadInTheClouds]

thank you for sharing, that was really beautiful

"Memories will always shine through covered eyes
And music left behind will soften lonely cries"

gave me chills
i'd like to sig that if it's okay with you