Janis

...to commemorate the death of Janis Joplin

janis

 

 

she died alone

an accidental overdose

in a seedy Hollywood hotel

a needle shot into her veins

a potent batch of heroin

with the velocity of

a runaway train

 

 

Reviews

[Melinda McQueen]

You penned the tragic death of Janis skillfully.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Melinda. So sorry you had to wait so long for a reply. Much appreciate the kindness of your words. Have a wonderful holiday season!

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Even knowing her story... your words still give it all a pretty tough punch to the gut.

[Kelly Scheppers]

What a world this would be, if Janis were still here! Thank you, Travis!

[barleygirl]

I have a Janis bio on DVD & I never get tired of watching it. You sum up the thing that gets caught in our brains, unable to process (((HUGS)))

[Kelly Scheppers]

Janis was something to sum up! Thank you, Margie girl!

[Ken Simm.]

Its still hard to think about some significant times and this was one. She was a special creative and so is this.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am deeply touched by your words, Ken. Thank you most kindly.

[John Prophet]

Man,Joplin was an all fav of mine. Nice write, sad ending.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm thrilled so many thought to review this piece. I wanted so bad for her to be remembered. Thank you, John!

[Betty Hermelee]

A sad comment on a super star, not surprising, but very sad; she was such a great singer, died too young, a very soulful person and and a great loss to all who loved her as a person and as an artist.
Great!
Best, B.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Her voice had such a commanding presence to it, that you simply knew you'd never hear the likes of it again. And so far, we haven't. Thank you, Betty!

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome!

[Dylan Macadham]

a bleak glimpse, well and starkly told, into a songful soul, and so many of them, who died too young.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'd love to hear what she'd be singing today if she were still here. Makes you think, doesn't it? Thanks so much, Dylan!

[Einstein Noodle]

Kelly! your closing sends chills up and down me face and arms ... Janis was most certainly a runaway train... big time ... too many died alone and by accident as a result of various overdosing ... Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Moon, Ginger Baker ... oh man! the list is staggering ... just counting the 60s and 70s :( None of them will ever be forgotten tho ... the sadness for me is in the music they "might have" made having lived longer. Just think ... she could be living in LA .. still sipping Southern Comfort ... thanks for sharing Legs! It's a good thing to remember eh!?
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I agree with you, Gene. That "27 club" list is pretty staggering, and had they all lived longer, who knows the music we'd have today. She sure loved her Southern Comfort, didn't she? Thank you, darlin! x

[Einstein Noodle]

yes she did! ... a little stout for me ;}

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

She was as real as the shards of glass in her whisky voice. Her notes were as raw as her life. You captured the tragedy of her ending perfectly in this moving memorial dear Kelly. Too soon, too soon. I question it. I wanted to be her- envied her kick-a*s unapologetic freedom. Didn’t you?
P.S. love to you & Ollie too xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think she would have been the best GF to hang around with. Can you imagine? Never a dull moment, always up for anything. Her energy was through the roof - I love being around people like that. So good to see you, girl. Hope every day is getting a little bit better for you. Take care, much love! Me & Ollie.

[Fran Marie]

One of kind voice for sure loved her
song Bobby McGee such a sad ending
for her..saw the movie The Rose with Bette
Middler..another good singer..at any rate
so many good singers of fame died so young
a great write here..

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Fran. She was certainly one of a kind!