A Losing Game

(A tribute on the 10th anniversary of her death, Amy Winehouse)

           somehow

.

it seems a tad distasteful

that raised wine glasses

       clink for amy

.

especially when her crusade

against alcohol addiction 

    became a lost cause

.

ten years gone while our

bluebird of happiness swings

    in its usual place

.

            suspended

from a central wooden beam

    over our summer deck

.

     in silent appreciation

as back to black plays its dark

              lament

.

     as lantern light flickers

honeysuckle vines shoot strands

        from beehive chaos

.

saluting the mistress of song's

        creative vowels

       in scented respect

Reviews

[Patricia]

Im not sure if I already reviewed this but don’t think I did. Amy was a rare talent that I adore! Many of her songs are in my playlist. Such a shame and broke my heart that she outwardly portrayed herself as ok with her choices when I am sure she wasn’t. It seems talents like this muse from the pain and recreate it over and over. A vicious cycle of addiction. This is an amazing write, a tribute actually to that sad beautiful talent

[Chris Shaw]

She was an amazing talent and her music lives on in our household. Pleased you enjoy her voice too Patricia. Thank you my friend.

Chris

[Audie G. Couch]

Impressive. This is a great poem. Very creative, and intense.

Keep up the good work.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Audie for stopping by with your encouragement. All the best.

Chris

[lovelymarina]

One of my favorite artists ever with such talent and legacy. We will never lose sight of the icon that was Amy Winehouse..... she was a gift to the world but the world's painful nature beat her down. Thank you for this beautiful poem...

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Marina. Yes, she was an incredible talent. Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Tina]

It's a shame about her she could really sing

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, she could Tina. Many thank yous for taking the time to stop by.

Chris

[Relic]

I knew her guitar player Tom. He started playing with her after I last saw him. She was so talented and yet alcohol and drugs destroyed her early in life. Too many have died the same way.

Your words are moving as always, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tim. She had an incredible talent. Has left a wonderful legacy of music, but it could have been so much more. There could have been so many more songs, if only........
Appreciate you stopping by. Keep safe and well.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe some people can see too much. Amy Winehouse was so talented. I could see her reckless soul when she sang. I believe when you see too much, feel too much. Your vision become mess-up. So many young musicians died so young. I love her music still. She was a free-spirit in a world. Where the free night-bird cannot find the night. Thank you dear Chris for sharing your words and thoughts for dear Amy.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, you are right. She saw and felt too much. An incredible talent who despite her very early demise has left a wonderful legacy of her music. Thank you Coyote. Take care dear friend.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes she did dear Chris and you are welcome my friend.

[Dave]

I wasn't that familiar with Amy, but you persuaded me to find out more about her. I looked up several of her songs, some of which I found I was familiar with. She had such a beautiful voice, but it seemed that was always centered on drugs or alcohol. What a shame to have lost such a talent, at such a young age.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. I appreciate your thoughts and your visit. Yes Amy has an incredible voice. All good wishes.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

its sad piece, Chris I've read about her so much talent and like many to have their life end at such a young age. thank you for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for stopping by Mauricio, you thoughts and visit appreciated.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

A most creative piece dedicated
to Amy W. such a talented person
dying so young as many others
of fame have also..so many taken
by drugs etc.. and the list will keep
on growing with more; a sad reality
for sure.

[Chris Shaw]

She was immensely talented but a troubled soul. Thank you Fran Marie for your thoughts. Truly appreciated.

Chris

[Shelley Warner]

I wasn't familiar with who Amy Winehouse was so I just googled her. Very sad. Reminds me of Janice Joplin. Yes, how ironic that people would toast to her memory when it was alcohol addiction that killed her. This is a very descriptive poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Shelley. Yes a very well known over this side of the pond British singer/song writer. Thank you for stopping by and for googling her to find out more. So very sad her early demise.

Chris

[Shelley Warner]

You're welcome Chris.

[Ted Kniffen]

Like E. I am not acquainted with her music ... only the articles written about her struggles and eventual death. Always tragic when someone with tremendous potential passes too soon. Funny though that 27 seems to be an age that has proven deadly to far too many musicians ... Robert Johnson ... Brian Jones
and countless others.
The "what if" game could be played for so many.

A fine description of a chaotic life done too soon.

Well written Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ted. Yes it is strange how that 27 number has featured before for other musicians. I appreciate your thoughts here. She has left a wonderful legacy despite her early demise.

Chris