The Chosen One

Dedicated in memory to John F. Kennedy Jr.

The Chosen One

 

 

 

                             He was Camelot’s Son, the chosen one.

                   A child, whose face upon the TV screen

                   Is as much a part of history

                   as any war.

 

                   A man of integrity

                   of promise and youth.

                  Gone in the night

                  like a diminishing light of a falling star.

                  Forever extinguished,

                  to burn no more.

 

                  The coast line to Martha’s Vineyard

                  leaves an indelible mark

                  upon the pages of history;

 

                  upon this heart of mine.

 

 

 

                          - In memory of John F. Kennedy Jr. -

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I remember that morning of July 16, very well. Awakening to the horrific news of yet another Kennedy tragedy, holding onto hope that he was "alright".

Reviews

[A.J. Smith]

A wistful, beautifully-penned reminiscence, Kelly. When I think of JFK, Jr, I always think of the photo of him, at three, saluting his father's casket. I think the Kennedys came about as close to a royal American family as any family ever has or will. There was such magic and inspiration in the time of Camelot, a time when America made some great strides forward in its thinking and place in the world. In many ways, JFK, Jr, represented a vestige of that hope-of that JFK and RFK spirit-carried forward�as you say, a flicker of light. I guess no one from our generation, or those before us, wasn't pained, or numbed, at least a bit on that summer day in 1999. As always, your words touch my heart, and the hearts of all your readers.

[SmittyJas]

Great write kelly kept the Kennedy's in my prayers for so many years I stopped counting my tears.

[daninstockholm]

Beautiful tribute,, i also remember "Camelot",, very fondly.

[SilentDream]

Your tribute touches the heart

Sending ((Hugs and LOve)) ~SilentDream

[J]

Aww gees . . . you have such a way of turning back time ~ "where were you ~" I must give a nod to Charles' awesome review. And I concur. I remember the suppositions as to what happened, and it made my spine itch with the reality of how quickly, completely life can turn.

A truly heartfelt tribute, Ms Kel. Thank you for the reminder with this wonderful read.

Love,
j