Cobain, Cobain, where have you gone
All of Seattle weeps on this night
The grunge prince, was found dead
Did you find your Nirvana, in final breath
The nights in pain were too much for you
The booze and pills no longer worked
Candle lit vigils, of world wide mourners
Paying homage to a talented, musical poet
Underneath the bridge, they all weep
Why did you have to leave us so soon
Did you think of your daughter, your wife
when you wrote the note and ended it all?
Tonight, I sit and listen to your voice
and can sense the hurt from your sickness
in your words, in your tone, in you
You paid your price and bought a ticket
one way, with no chance of a return
I cry for you and wish this was a dream...
~R.I.P. Kurt Cobain February 20, 1967 – c. April 5, 1994
Author notes
50. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
I had written this one, in a journal, the night they announced his death...
A contest entry
- 50 songs for all you music lovers by miss-princess.
400 points, ended October 16, 2008, 10 entries
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mmmmhmmmm. i remember that day, too. sad. an incredible poem.
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It's such a travesty for someone so talented to no longer be wish us. This was a great tribute to this musician.
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I remember the day he died ... I think a little part of the person I was went with him. Kurt was such an inspiration to so many, a very pained soul whose life had become a stage - one that he couldn't handle when the spot lights fell anymore.
You know, I began writing at age 14 - and it was him, the music itself, because I too was (am) such a melancholic soul.
A thoughtful dedication to someone who will forever be missed!
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I loved his music. It is sad how many of our best artists end up dead by choice or otherwise. I feel you man...
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This piece gave me chills. You did a wonderful job of expressing the emotions for the loss of this great soul. Thank you for sharing
Lauren
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wow.... im speechless! I've never read a tribute this good and aweing awesome! nicely done dad! this is amazing!
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A wonderful tribute. It deserves the gold if it hasn't been judged yet. Amazing job, I love Nirvana.
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This is a great poem to a wonderful
and gifted artist that we lost. Lovely
work expressing yourself in this poem.
I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for
sharing it here!
Jeremy0826 -
Today's Poem: 10/15/2008
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great write good luck in the contest
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this one is good.
i love Nirvana =]
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aw how sad i totally miss kurt
his music rocked
what a sad loss
a great tribute to a great musician
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Come as you are, as you were.
Take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours don't be late.
Excellent write. At least people like Cobaine and Staley went gracefully and didn't sell out "cough cough Eddy Vetter. Cough cough Chris Cornell."
The only musician from the grunge ira that still lives and breathes today is Dave Groll, how ironic, he's one of the very few hard rock musicians that believe in individuality.
Anyway, long live '90's grunge music, especially cause I was raised in it.
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