For Eric Angus Whyte and Rich Mullins
As the song is introduced
And the band
Gets ready
An image
From my dreams
Comes into view
My heart flutters
Double take
Could it be?
Are my eyes playing tricks?
My wondering
Cut short
By the intro bars
Sweetly harmonious
The sounds
That tug on my memory
The strings of my
Creative dreams
This
Connects to my
Musical past
A long wished for
Desired
Instrumental delight
As the hammers strike
Precisely tuned strings
Call forth an ancient
Artist
Could this talented musician
Possibly feel
The same connecting chords
As I?
After the music dies
I ask him
Mentioning a revered name
One that lights
A spark
A flame
In his eyes
A connection
Reaching across
Time
And space
Thru the love
Of music
Rich music
Brother and sister
Now
Not only to each other
To that artist
The link
The songwriter
Immortal lines
Living on
After his spirit
Has gone home
His legacy
In a small
Connecting
Kindred spirits
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