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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nby Bob Lind<\/p>\n
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The stars held still in their places.
\nBelow them, the majestic earth
\nRolled easy through the night,
\nMoving with purpose but in no hurry.<\/p>\n
On the ground, there were
\nLilacs and Poinsettias.
\nThere were spaces between
\n\u200bComfortable\u200b, strong-limbed trees.<\/p>\n
And in those spaces, endless
\nOpportunities for joy and well-being pulsed,
\nChances to dance; chances to smile,
\nHappy life waiting to bloom and stretch
\nAnd reach out beyond itself.<\/p>\n
Between the Earth and stars,
\nHe scowled at his watch,
\nSlammed his tray table up
\nAnd thought he might be
\nCatching a goddamn cold
\nAbout five seconds before
\nThe plane began to crash.<\/p>\n
###<\/p>\n
Singer\/songwriter, poet, novelist and playwright Bob Lind helped shape and define the 1960s Folk Rock movement. His lyrics have been taught in colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and Canada, and translated into nine languages.<\/p>\n
His songs, including the Top-5 hit “Elusive Butterfly,” have been covered by more than 200 major artists including Aretha Franklin, Glen Campbell, Eric Clapton, Cher, The Four Tops, Petula Clark, Richie Havens, Marianne Faithfull, Kingston Trio, Dolly Parton, Johnny Mathis and Nancy Sinatra.
\nHis short stories have been published in respected literary publications including Crescent Review and Karmic Runes.<\/p>\n
His poetry has appeared in Poet\u2019s Haven and other journals. His poem, “Watching My Girlfriend and her Coworkers Bowling for Charity,” was published in THE IODINE POETRY JOURNAL (15th Anniversary Edition).<\/p>\n
He wrote the critically acclaimed novel EAST OF THE HOLYLAND.<\/p>\n
In 2013, Bob joined Dan Fogelberg, John Denver and other music legends, being inducted into THE COLORADO MUSIC HALL OF FAME along with Judy Collins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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