Song for Miss Billie Holiday
a jazz singer for the people6 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing about Billie Holiday! I didn't know about this song or her efforts in the Civil Rights Movement. Good job fitting all the information into this teeny poetic format.
Welcome to Fanstory!
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank you for sharing about Billie Holiday! I didn't know about this song or her efforts in the Civil Rights Movement. Good job fitting all the information into this teeny poetic format.
Welcome to Fanstory!
Comment Written 08-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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thank you, im glad you enjoyed my poem
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Lantern poem about the wrongs of the past that most people condemn in these modern times. Unfortunately, there is another much worse evil happening in our time that most people ignore, that is human and child traficking and abuse.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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A very well-written Lantern poem about the wrongs of the past that most people condemn in these modern times. Unfortunately, there is another much worse evil happening in our time that most people ignore, that is human and child traficking and abuse.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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Yes. Agreed
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You should write about trafficking. This is one of many evils in an unjust world
Comment from Gloria ....
During my twenties I used to listen to Billie Holiday frequently. She was an enormous talent and her Strange Fruit song held a rich depth of such unspeakable sorrow for racism and injustice.
And of course the gardenia in her hair was her signature.
Excellent and timely entry into this contest and I wish you much luck in the voting booth.
Gloria
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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During my twenties I used to listen to Billie Holiday frequently. She was an enormous talent and her Strange Fruit song held a rich depth of such unspeakable sorrow for racism and injustice.
And of course the gardenia in her hair was her signature.
Excellent and timely entry into this contest and I wish you much luck in the voting booth.
Gloria
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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Thank you
Comment from AnnieDawn
This fits the ruling for the lantern poetry contest very well. I would like to look up the song. I don't believe I have heard this one that you mention in your entry. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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This fits the ruling for the lantern poetry contest very well. I would like to look up the song. I don't believe I have heard this one that you mention in your entry. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2020
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Thank you its one of many good songs she recorded, I hope you enjoy
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be sure and read the lyrics as they are most powerful
Comment from roof35
You followed the rules and penned an excellent entry for the Lantern Poetry Contest. Your illustration is as lovely as your words. This is very nicely done.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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You followed the rules and penned an excellent entry for the Lantern Poetry Contest. Your illustration is as lovely as your words. This is very nicely done.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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thank you very much
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she often wore white flowers in her hair onstage. perfection. that is why I chose the illustration
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That's interesting. I did know she wore white flowers.
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you might like " Lady sings the Blues" sstarring Diana Ross as billie Holiday. its a very good film.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
The lady sings the blues so beautifully and this is a wonderful tribute to this singer who delighted us then and now. Her voice rings in my ears, so magical, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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The lady sings the blues so beautifully and this is a wonderful tribute to this singer who delighted us then and now. Her voice rings in my ears, so magical, love Dolly x
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you for a lovely review