Bob was born In a place called, Nine Pile.
Nothin there to make you smile.
Moved with mama to Trenchtown.
Where reggae men created sounds.
He hung out with the Wailers.
beautiful music without loud hailer's.
As Rastafarian ,he made his statement.
Passed from this life, we all lament.
Religious bonds with Ethiopia,
extended his hand to all of Africa.
A spiritual man.not harbouring hate.
Tried to change the world , a lot on his plate.
"Get up Stand up"
"I shot the Sheriff"
"No Woman No cry".
"Burnin"
Hear him now.
A Sense of ease.
Music he left for us,
Before the awful disease.
ROBERT MARLEY
1945-1977
A contest entry
- Bob Marley by deep space.
425 points, ended June 24, 2007, 4 entries
Gold trophy winner
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Wow
What a wonderful piece to honor a wonderful man. I can certainly see why this one gold. You have a great way with words congrats my brother. Have an awesome day and it is a pleasure to read your work.
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Wow, Peter
You seem to really have the scoop on him, your poem read well as if coming from a friend. Wishing you success in the contest. lol
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i have edited a few words pat ,,read again..biographic poems are my "forte".i play his music today..he is a flag bearer for carribean culture..hugs
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Wow I love this poem,well done,this should get you a trophy no probs,well done.Bob was loved my many and missed by all
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True words you've written,he did leave us with so many timeless tracks.Hope u don't mind me asking,but did he die of cancer or was it gang green?As I've never been sure which? Love the poem.
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sadly it was cancer. thanks for enqiring,,he left a great legacy didnt he, ..peter
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