This singer made love to my mind,
this singer brought me to tears,
Elvis was one of a kind,
his name..music to my ears.
Couldn't get enough of him,
I loved him fanatically.
The first day that I saw him,
he changed my life dramatically!
He was generous and kind
to strangers and friends.
I cried when his short life
came to a tragic end.
Dependent on drugs,
(the prescription kind),
he kept on singing
in an altered state of mind.
He made me feel loved,
I was an ardent fan.
Charismatic and handsome...
a very sexy man!
Each song of love he sang
seemed like it was meant for me,
and now, when I hear his voice,
I see him as he used to be...
Young and full of life,
sensitive and romantic,
fulfilling young girls' dreams
of love that is semantic.
It's been thirty years
since he passed away
but in millions of hearts,
he will always stay.
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The king of rock 'n' roll is dead.
LONG LIVE THE KING!!!
Author notes
Originally written for twenty-fifth anniversary of Elvis' death~~August 16, 2002~~
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nice write i like it a lot. its very sweet and touching. great job and im still judging so yeah good luck
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It is great to see someone talk about Elvis like that. He was a talented man and you gave him justice in this piece. Brilliant. It is so true and touching. It brings back memories to his fans, he really does live on.
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Thank you, Damon! I'm glad you liked him, too!
Maureen
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I liked Elvis too. I like your tribute to him as well. You did a great job on this. Nice picture of him too.
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When someone speaks words of admiration for him, as you just did, it makes me feel great!!! One of the things my husband and I have in common is our love for Elvis. (And, since he was a big fan, he emulated him and I could see Elvis in him...need I say more? LOL)
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excellent
you know, I never got the Elvis thing until I was around 30, then somthing clicked in me and the image of him and his music drove me mad. He had the most perfect face and body didnt he and his voice could melt right through you. I cant blelieve I missed out for so long. Thanks for writing this. -
Thanks, Jenn! I'm really happy with the response to my tribute to Elvis. I feel like I'm giving something back to someone who gave so much joy to so many people! :-)
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A wonderful tribute for the King!! Great write!
:)
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment, TJ. :-)
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The voice millions have heard
Sang to each, a word 'love'
You may remember him as 'king'. Liked his work, but not my 'thing'. Those days I listened to recordings, not generally heard
Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple. But every person has their choice. This was a great poem and obviously a truly missed influence in your life. As all great influences, saddly missed in passing. -tj- -
Thank you, Tina! The self-destructive lifestyle seems to go with the fame, unfortunately.
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heartbreaking how so many young stars fall victim to the darkness that brings on their own demise. beautifully written poem -
LOL @ sinful lover's mother's other lover!
Thanks, SL, I really enjoyed your comment! :-) -
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As a kid I wondered who my Mother's other Lover.........lol She cried listening to a voice on the radio thought that was weird, now I know it is that bugger Elvis hehe
Great write Maureen!
btw My mum will turn in her grave for calling Elvis a bugger! lol -
Thank you, Raindrop! :-)
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Elvis, Elvis, Elvis- oh, the many hearts he captured (so I'm told!!!)
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Thanks for visiting, Valerie. Haven't seen you for awhile! :-)
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i guess he was cute......hewrote some hott songs an=d stuff, but this kool poem and stuff -
Thank you, Chris! :-)
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Elvis jiggled his hips and the world began to wiggle ... he truly is, and will forever remain, the king of rock and roll. Great tribute to the king ... !!! -
Thank you for your nice comment, Cookie! Elvis was a Christian. The only grammy he ever received was for his album of religious songs. The book he was reading when he died was 'The Shroud of Turin' about the shroud that covered Jesus when he laid in the tomb for three days after his crucifixion.
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excellent
Ahhh. yes. I was there that day. I was pregnant with my daughter. Our son was 3 1/2. In our town they gave a dedication ceremony with all of his back up singers. It was different. The rain was coming down and I had white jeans on. Our son was in awe of the concert ( he is a professional drummer to this day) , and I remember thinking that it was not true. He is not the 'dying kind'. But so is that with celebrities.
My hope was that he was a Christian and that he chose to follow the Lord looooooong before his celebrity which guarantees his heavenly reward. I am comfortable with that part.
Thank you for bring it all back again. I was a child when he was out and he was my sis's favorite! *S*. -
Loved your comment, Mushika! I cried for three days when Elvis died!
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This was awesome! The man was the man, no two ways about it. I will never forget when my mom picked me up at at a friend's house, I was about 5 or so, and she had tears streaming down her face, I said 'what's wrong mommy' she said 'Elvis is dead, baby get in the car.' Knew it was going to be a leftovers night that night.
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Thank you very much! :-) Yes, we do have his music and I still listen to it often! In fact, I have a tape of Elvis love songs that I put together myself. I listen to it over and over again and never get tired of it. Once an Elvis fan, always an Elvis fan! I really appreciate your comment, Rubee! :-)
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a most beautiful and touching tribute to Elvis, Maureen!!! His songs touched so many...not to mention those eyes!!!! We have his wonderful music to keep him alive..fantastic write!!! -
Thank you, Joe! I was touched by your comment! :-)
Elvis, I'm lonely, but only...for you!!! :-)
Dean, Can you sing like Elvis? :-) -
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I hope people will be honouring me 25 years after my death. Slide over here........ -
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Maureen, I do think this a wonderful tribute to a long agao dead singer, and you just manage to hit home the whole substance of elvis, a man whom was always singing of love, a poet he was indeed, one of us, thank you for letting us all read this part of your feelings on what could often be a somewhat dry subject, a mockery, you made it thought provoking, and touching, the way a memory of a great person should be,
sincerely,
joe -
I love the fact that there are still so many people who love him! Thank You! Thank You Very Much! :-)
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Maureen I,m with you girl..they broke the mold when they made him..fantastic write...~~~GILL~~~ -
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Lovely piece Maureen congratulations!
Maru -
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nice tribute....and he is missed by many...... -
Many thanks to everyone who commented! esper...that's a good question..it's what they call subliminal seduction...LoL (could be a small microphone?) :-)
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Great write to a great man. -
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No other hunk like Elvis...he was smoother than smooth. :) lol -
Thank you, Naninina! :-) There are 7,000 fans holding a vigil at Graceland today!
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(am listening to Elvis now, on the radio)
Long Live the King!
Nicely done, Maureen.
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