slender hands burns

a tribute, but its not very good. it needs some work

she tried to be
a blues singer once
but it wasn't
the right color

at least that's
what the mountain
told her

it said
wild roses
don't come
in blue

she stopped singing
until the whippoorwill
taught her its song

Author's Note

i feel like i'm trying to sell a cheap knock-off... Emily Burns is the Queen of Lonesome. I sometimes read something I've written and realize it sounds like I'm trying feebly to be like her...

Reviews

[New Dawn]

I feel you have done something of your own here and I really enjoyed it. If we read each others poetry on this site we are bound to be inspired and influenced by it just as we are influenced by everything else in our lives. ' She tried to be a blues singer once but it wasn't the right color' excellent!

[Mary]

You do Hank Williams proud, Emily! beautifully added to my favorites.

[...]

. an absolutely amazing heartsong and tribute ... it's an infinitely beautiful water colour painting ... for a truly special poet ... i think the title "Queen of Lonsesome" is also sweet and apt ... beautifully written ...

[Emily B]

maybe it was the mocking bird

i am so honored by your tribute

[icaros13]

It's true, what I said about realizing I'm sounding like a copycat... I've had to ditch a few...for...I don't know...maybe..er...respect?...dignity?...both?...I don't know...

...and I love your knowledge and nod to the classics.

[Emily B]

any poet would adore such a tribute