Song for Gene Malloy

Song for Gene Malloy

 

Because I love his words so

very much

I chose to write some more ..

                                                                

For a man 

they all call Gene Malloy ..

Now maybe,

it had nothing to do with

the tone of his

voice, or the gentleness

of his old

fashioned and principled

ways, but more

to do with the sawdust and

pitch of his

poetry and candle wax or

the scent

of woodsmoke and sage ..

Tho’ I guess

it might just be his poetry

plus maybe

a drop or two of engine-oil

that got stuck

in the back of my throat

upon opening

yet another filled page ..

 

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Good morning Neville,
I am back to reading and reviewing on the Cafe.
Been quite ill for over 5 weeks so I have not done anything…
Quite happy to read your words early this morning.
I find this an interesting read. No idea who Gene Mallory was. Curious as to why you wrote about him?
I think it is clever of you to write about an actual person.
Makes that person come alive again.
Lisa, better in Spain

[Neville]

I sincerely hope two things .. firstly that you are still feeling better and secondly that you forgive the crazy delay in my responding to you .. Neville trying to catch up and pay my regards ..

[Chris Shaw]

I am left wondering who Gene Malloy is. Not someone whose words I am familiar with, yet this is quite a tribute to the impact his words have had on you. An intriguing write. I would like to know more Neville. Is he a poet or a speaker of words?

Chris

[Neville]

He is indeed a poet Chris .. and I sincerely thank you for showing such an interest in him, I am sure he would be chuffed to bits .. Neville :)

[Chris Shaw]

Is this our very own Mr E Neville, who does indeed have many fans and I am sure will be tickled pink if this poem is for him :)

[Neville]

you just won yourself a cigar ma'am .......... N :)

[lightsong]

I don't know him Neville so I had to search, still, your words stand sentimental and heartfelt. obviously written from your heart with so much feeling.

Hi Mr. N, hope You are all well and smiling :>

[Neville]

Hello G Girl, I am okay, thank you .. I trust Your world is treating You kindly and that you remain safe and well .. I had been thinking of You lately and then, quite out of the blue, You so kindly visited my most recent and a not so recent little scribble ..... Bless you and truly :)

[Ken e Bujold]

touching tribute Nev. makes me wonder who Mr Malloy was. obviously had profound effect on you my friend

[Neville]

absolutely Ken and thanks for both noticing & for the thumb's up sir ..... Neville