BLUEGRASS MUSICIAN EXTRAORDINAIRE
Bluegrass musician extraordinaire
Recognized by all his savoir faire
Electric energy, face so fair
Nobly he portrays God's extra care
Nothing on Earth is so fine so rare
As a Force of Nature breathing air
Noticeably perched on Heaven's stair

Modest in manner, more than are most
In possession of so much to boast
Commanding venues, the gracious host
Hailing friends, raising fellows a toast
A likely celebrity to roast
Ever with those who fan letters post
Leavening his fame from coast-to-coast

Generous with talent, and his art
Inviting the down into his heart
Lost to the world, their lives to restart
Metal fine-honed could not impart
On the shiny point of Cupid's dart
Release of souls whose Fate was ill-starred
Emphatic joy like his lionheart
© 2000 by Michael J. Farrand