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The Legend
By Rob Kistner | May 22, 2008
he never quit on his dream, or his humanity
The Legend
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permit me to share the legend
of the man who rocked the world
luminous — larger than life
his 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’
his soaring star did brightly gleam
his glory spread round the globe
renown and fortune grew unbound
like a rampant roaring wildfire
nothing it seemed would take him down
but while touring England, terror struck
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
as TV broadcast the heartbreaking sight
the question that rose midst 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
Topics: Free Verse, Image, Poetry, collage |
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