The Legend
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Free Verse, Haiku, Image, NaPoMo 2009, Poetry, art, collage, love story, mystery
…this is a bit of retro-melodrama written just for fun…
The Legend
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of the man who rocked the world
luminescent — larger than life
his bold banner of fame unfurled
with confidence he took each stage
flashed his skills with pride and power
his celebrity rocketed skyward
enormous talent, in his finest hour
a humble tempering childhood
helped him hone his mythic dream
a bright young man with wicked ‘chops’
he could make his guitars scream
his glory spread round the globe
renown and fortune grew unbound
like a rampant roaring wildfire
nothing it seemed would take him down
but terror struck while touring England
unleashing panic, fear & strife
bombs tore through the concert hall
to save his fans — he risk his life
the first blast ripped the back wall
mike in hand, he stood firm and fast
directing the people to safety
they all escaped — now he was last
it was horror in high definition
TV broadcast the heartbreaking sight
a question hung heavy over the chaos
did their hero meet death tonight
the sad truth was the top news story
the brave mega-star had died
all the world was seen to mourn
at candle vigils the people cried
so permit me to share this legend
of this remarkably brave young man
who, possessed of wealth and fame
truly never forgot the fan
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rob kistner © 2008
May 23rd, 2008 at 1:35 pm
At the beginning, I thought you were referring to Elvis Presley. Can’t place this tragic story or the singer’s name. Very well written though Rob and good use of the prompt. Loved the photo too. G
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Even existing legends can go on to do legendary or heroic things.
May 25th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
vivid and heroic verse. beautifully tragic.
May 25th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Is this legendary truth or a myth? It sounds real enough. If so, please clue us in. We can use tales of heroism in this increasingly selfish world.
May 25th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Hi Phyllis -
This act of heroism exists only in my imagination — unfortunately…
But I agree — selfless acts like this should defintiely be more prevalent in today’s world.
May 27th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Oh thank you for telling us that - I thought I was really behind the times for not hearing about something like that! Great piece of work Rob - we all thought it was real!
May 29th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
thrz always room for heroes such as the legend… great piece rob… as always have enjoyed the photo montage
September 10th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I like the wishful irony of this, a superstar who is recognized for actually doing something heroic and larger-than-life enough to merit the attention he’s gotten for far less.
September 10th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
That was more than just a “fun” piece, it let us all in on the fact that most “heroes” shouldn’t be, but here was one who should.
PS Don;t worry about not doing this weeks prompt. It took me reading it about 4 times before I even began to get the drift…..
September 11th, 2009 at 7:42 am
An appropriate poem about heroism for today, the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Very apt.
misty, dusty