He Walks Among The Stars [ For Gord Downie Of The Tragically Hip ] Poem by Richard Wlodarski

He Walks Among The Stars [ For Gord Downie Of The Tragically Hip ]

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He walks among the stars
A star in his own right
His spirit is restless
Adjusting to new home

He is a leader
Among great leaders
Somewhat terrified
Until Soul's welcome

Soul ever-so-gently
Tells him his life's purpose
On Earth's journey is done
Now adventure awaits

She informs that the Great Leaders
His Spirit Guides will assist him
Every step along The Road
Until his Mission is complete

Soul begins singing
One of his great songs
He begins to sob
As She says: COURAGE

She then takes him to Fiddler's Green
Tiny Charlie's heart full of joy
Uncle Gordie hugging kissing
Fiddlers playing dancers dancing

Soul softly kissing him on the cheek
Reassuring him Charlie is fine
Takes him by the hand to Paradise
Whispering that it's his time to guide

Saturday, October 21, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: affinity and love,dancing,god,grace,grief ,happiness,joy,muse,music,paradise
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Gord Downie, one of Canada's beloved musical icons, died on Tuesday October 17,2017. Tributes to him proliferated the air waves, newspapers, social media and television. And even in parliament, a tearful Justin Trudeau had a few words to say about his friend Gord. Then there was a respectful moment of silence. Parliament is considering a state funeral for him.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Mj Lemon 21 October 2017

A magnificent tribute, Richard. It seems you were listening to Ahead by a Century when writing. This goes on my favourites list.

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Richard Wlodarski 22 October 2017

M.J., thank you so very much for believing it to be a magnificent tribute. And for putting it on your favourites list. That means a lot to me!

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