To John Prine, With Love!

Today is a sad day on Earth

Lost a soul of infinite worth

Ever since he burst on the scene

He sang, just what we all mean

John always hit the nail on the head

Now from this nasty virus, he's dead

Yet, his songs, words will outlive us all

Not a big guy, but left a legacy so tall

Flag decals, illegal smiles & Sam Stone

And, growing old, all alone

Of a Paradise, we could no longer see

Of Missing Years to a Lake called Marie

From Montgomery Angels to a war junkie

He was the songwriter others longed to be

Often funny & sad, humble but so smart

Lyrics & music, that grabbed your heart

Saw him first, with Bonnie back in '82

Didn't see him every time he came thru:(

Last in Richmond, 11-11-2017

One of sweetest shows I've seen

But, now, on stage, never more

But, his tunes will be, for sure

And, today, with hearts, about to break

Sinking to the bottom of Bottomless lake

All hunkered down in isolation

With lack of leadership frustration

We remember John Prine

So, many memories, so very fine

Memories to hold close & to share

John, always willing to dare

To pen what we all want to say

But, in the most beautiful way..

So sorry, sad, he didn't pass the viral test

To Fiona & his kids, I wish you

All The Best

On this very tough

Day On Earth

I don't wish to diminish or ignore the pain of all the families that lost loved ones today. They, like John, need not have died. The real sadness is in the failings of the one reason we have a government: protection! We are stuck with a "leader", who Ain't Human, only concerned with himself, his numbers, his likes and Putting People Down. And, his bevy of sycophants willing to lie, ignore and look the other way, always blaming someone else for their failings.  Gladly, we are, at least, still living in a country with way more good people than bad, that are stepping up to the plate, still doing their perilous jobs while the rest of us do the simple, but still difficult, job of staying home. So, put on some John, perhaps an illegal smile and remember all the joy the Singing Mailman delivered to each of us, for all these years!!

Stay safe, be smart, stay apart