Violet Smoke

for creative poetry Janis Joplin

Surrounded in a violet haze

That swirled softly

In the smoke filled room

One voice sang out

Shrouded by a kaleidoscope

Of psychedelic veils

 

A unique sounding voice

Drifts reaching each ear

Capturing their attention

Drawing each person near

 

Bobby McGee has departed

Long time been astray

Taking a little piece

If her heart with him

And One Night Stands

Become the common place

 

Fame doesn’t change

Who she is deep inside

She lives and breaths

Life on the wild side

 

Crazy hair and bellbottom pants

With her favorite bottle

Held tight in her hand

Violet smoke swirls

Above her unclear head

As she sings about life

The one she thread 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Joplin like so many singers in the sixties. Lived fast and celebrated every moment. I believe they knew their time was short and they had to enjoy every moment. I like the poem. Joplin music keep her alive. No-one could sing story and sadness like the great and missed Joplin. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Poetic Beauty]

She is one of my favorite women singers. She knew how to rock and tell a story of her life in her songs. She was a very interesting woman.

[A. Amos]

Bought so many memories of music, thanks for such a well crafted poem.

[Poetic Beauty]

I am glad it allowed you to sift through memories. Janis Joplin is one of my favorite female singer of all time.

[A. Amos]

Janis Joplin, jim Morrison, Hendrix they came, they rule and gone. You have good taste nice to know you.

[Poetic Beauty]

Many great artist die young. I believe they call it the 27 club. If I am right Janis, Jim, Hendrix, Cobain, and Heath Ledger all died at the age of 27

[A. Amos]

Yes my friend you very much right....

[Shaquana Adams]

I am not familiar with this singer, but I enjoyed this tribute poem :)

-Quana

[Poetic Beauty]

Janis Joplin is from the 60s/70s. She is a very unique woman. Listen to her music sometime. You just might enjoy it.

[Frieda P]

I love Janis Joplin, what a great tribute, I love how you spun her life here. Life on the wild side indeed.

[Poetic Beauty]

Most of the greats are all a bit wild, unique and live in the fast lane. Gone too soon. Wish I would have been born a little soon.

[Frieda P]

It sort of comes with the territory I guess, especially in the music business...

[Poetic Beauty]

That is so very true.

[Antonio Valentino]

her sound was a cross between burnt whiskey and nails on a chalkboard but boy did she have a rasp berry voice..

you did her well my friend, wonderfully done

:)

[Poetic Beauty]

Thank you. I have a great fondness for who she was and for her music as well. It is raw soaked in honey just like her voice.

[BL]

Another one who died too young, but lived life to the full while she was around. This is a great tribute to her, her music and the feeling around that time.

[Poetic Beauty]

Thank you. She is one of my favorite female artists in music.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

What a wildly beautiful homage to Janis Joplin!

I love her voice.. I listened to her music growing up... A classic indeed!
A flower child, wild, wild, wild....

Lovely write, Indeed!~xoxo~:)

[Poetic Beauty]

I love Janis Joplin's voice and words

[Dream Weaver]

A sixties vibe a-la Janis Joplin!
nicely done...

[Poetic Beauty]

I love Janis Joplin's voice.

[Sean M. Addams]

A very creative piece gives a great tribute to an awesome singer great job on this

[Poetic Beauty]

Hey Sean it is good to see you stoppin in. Hope all is well with you these days and that you are still writing.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

this is a good tribute to Joplin's performance and style

[Poetic Beauty]

Thank you. Janis is one of my favorite singers of all time

[Mauricio Montoya]

Nice work.