I heard you sing “Heartbreak Hotel”
and I was mesmerized,
I jived it cool to “Don’t Be Cruel”,
“All Shook Up” and "Paralyzed”.
I cried so hard in “Love Me Tender”,
fell in love with “Loving You”.
You were the King in "King Creole”
with black hair and eyes of blue.
I was “Playing For Keeps”, "Don’t Ask Me Why”,
maybe it was the “Wonder Of You”.
“Treat Me Nice” you said ”I Feel So Bad”
and “We’ve Got a Lot Living To do”.
“It’s Now or Never” and "I Gotta Know”
because “I Need Your Love Tonight”,
just “Surrender”, baby, don’t say "Don’t “,
Darling, with you “It Feels So Right”.
“I’ve Lost You” now to sweet “Memories”,
you have gone to the “Promised Land”,
but “If I Can Dream” and “I’ll Follow that Dream”
“One Night” I’ll shake you by the hand.
You filled up my life with your magical songs,
The King, although you’re up there in the light,
Happy Birthday Elvis, “Rip it Up” Baby,
'cos “There’s Good Rockin’ Tonight”.
Author notes
I have been a fan for years. So many photos to chose from in my files that I have no idea where this came from. Elvis Aaron Presley. Born 8th Jan 1935. Died 16th Aug 1977.
A contest entry
- Elvis Has A Birthday by Haygood by Haygood.
1750 points, ended January 9, 5 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - {Contest #187} January Birthdays by daviscth.
700 points, ended January 22, 13 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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this rocks my friend
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Draig aine
Thank you for reading this one Anne. He will forever rock.
Sheila
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Fabulous, wonderful!!
Though not a huge Elvis fan, I can still remember the day that he died, because it was right around my 15 birthday. I think it's amazing how you used the names of his songs in this poem, and so well did it come out. Wow, I'm blown away!! -
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CandiKisses
Thanks for your very welcome comment. Nice of you to stop by and read it when you are not that much of a fan. Much appreciated Sheila
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This is great what you've done with the song titles.
"It's now or never" is my favourite.
I was just thinking of doing a piece about him but you beat me to it. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Thank you Judy for you comment. So many titles to chose from, you could go on for ages. I like so many songs that I could never even say a favourite. Sheila
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My mom would get a kick out of this as she shares a birthday with the King. Love how you wove all his song titles together to compose your fan feelings. Well done on the Gold!
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ea, thank you for your comment. I appreciate you taking the time. Sheila
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Congrats on the golden cup and thanks for posting in my contest. I really like this.
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Stunning!!
OMG! someone who loves Elvis as much as I do! this was simply perfect! I stand in awe...
from one Elvis fan to another....>D:<
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Thanks Angel and I am old enough to remember, right from the start, how his singing career went. I don't own super collections of things in his memory and I could never afford to see him in concert and I will never see Graceland but his songs mean everything to me. With each one they bring back a time in my life, a person, something important to me. Sheila
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Absolutely brilliant
Very cleverly done with the song titles. the last verse brought the tears. Well done. Loved it. -
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Thank you Maninblack but the subject is so dear to my heart. Sheila
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This is an amazing tribute to Elvis. I enjoyed the stroll down memory lane. Good luck in the contest.
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Thank you Cathy for taking the time to comment. As I said to Joy, the problem was not writing too much, being a total Elvis nut like I am. Sheila
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Great stuff!!!
And such a fitting tribute to the King of Rock n roll...
And great to see another style from you that shines its own glory...
Keep up the good work...
Well penned, well versed, well done!!!
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Thanks Fritz. It is so easy for me to write about the King. Sheila
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What a great write!
I loved how you set the titles apart to make them easy to read and see. I am glad I have found a true Elvis fan. The selection of songs is great, too. You did a masterful job. Thank you.
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Haygood
Thank you for your kind comment and yes, you have found a true Elvis fan. Sheila
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long live the king x
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A challenge!
and you did such a terrific job with putting all those titles together in a poem that makes absolute sense! I looked in on this contest but let it go ... I'm pleased to find your poem and it certainly stands out in my mind. j
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I really enjoyed writing this and it is really not difficult at all when there are so many titles to chose from and I have all the CD collections here to take them from. What I found hard was not writing too much. Thank you Joy for stopping by and commenting, I am pleased you enjoyed it. Sheila
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my crotch is shakin... i have suspicous minds as my cell ringtone...love it
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Peter thank you for taking the time to have a read. You could go on all day writing with Elvis titles as there have been so many and he is my favourite subject anyway. Win, lose, whatever, I don't care as long as the King is remembered.
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I could not allow this one to go by without writing something, although my family will groan "Not another Elvis one" but I have not put any on here, this is the first. Thanks for your support Hilly. Sheila
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A great tribute to a great person-he was the best and inspired so many-a sad loss he was to the world.
Good luck with this lovely poem-
Hilly xxx
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