We Will Always Love You
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The beauty you gave to this world we adored like a heavenly bird
Just to open your mouth to sing gave sweetness to every word
You made fans of the young and the old and everyone in between
Now you are gone from us from this life never more to be seen
It seems we have had you for your youth for so many magical years
Now before you have finished your story you have brought us to tears
Why, so many of us wonder do ones with so much need dependencies?
Like you; dear Whitney and are so far gone before anyone really sees
Here you have joined Michael when one would think he would be a lesson
Did his death not get you to thinking about this vice you were messing
Yet it looks much clearer to many of us on the outside looking in to advise
On what you should or could have done; that would have been so very wise
If all you were, was not an inspiration to many who followed your life along
May your parting be a wake-up call to those who want another lovely song
It is no good now for us to judge and point fingers to tell anyone what to do
Just know Whitney dearest, that wherever you are; we will always love you
2/11/12
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What a beautiful and poignant poem. You would think with the loss of Jackson and Weinhouse. We would wake up and realise that drugs kill! :( Thank you for writing this..I voted up and shared.
Awesome tribute (and voted that way) If we indeed do find that drug abuse was the cause of her death (or even one of the causes) I hope this is a lesson to all those who think that drugs are the answer to their problems...I, too, was inspired to write about her last night when I heard the news...
You really touched me with this one. Like you said, pointing fingers is..or desn't make sense after all is done. Things are coming up about her partying and Booze, but did they ever wonder why? We cannot judge Whitney without seeing the sin in us. Thanks my friend!
LORD
Pollyannalana,
I voted up, awesome and beautiful, because of your hub and the subject of which you wrote. She has always been one of my favorite singers, and she could act as well.
I watched "Body Guard" so much until I had to throw it away, it was on video. Her singing in that movie was the greatest.
I am so sorry that we have lost someone who gave us so much--but we failed to help her when she needed it the most.
Someone was needed by her side to watch out for her and help her in the battle of drugs. She only struck out at others because of fear. Anyway, I could go on and on, but I will stop.
I will miss her, and her beautiful voice.
Bobbi
Polly, I didn't realize Whitney Houston had died until just a few minutes ago when I got online. What a waste of a young life. She was so beautiful and so talented. This is a great tribute to her. I haven't read/heard any of the details. I pray that somehow along life's way she met her Savior. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful and sweet tribute poem Polly.
I got my first car when her first album came out. I have fond memories driving down the road listening to her. RIP Whitney.
Hi Polly really nice poem. I heard on the radio that Whitney died while I was driving and they played " I Will Always Love You". I love that song. It is so sad about Whitney. Very nice poem tribute.
Great hub! Well chosen title also.
John
Kevin- Thank you. She certainly will be missed.
Jo-Goldsmith- Thank you so much for the compliment. Those were my thoughts exactly.
justateacher- I will check yours out, I figured many might but when I get something on my heart poem is the best way for me to say it. High five on the votes!
lord de cross - that is so true, when we do all have our own souls to look after, but of course I know it is all a true Christian's wish to think someone we care so much for will make it to Heaven where we might see them again.
PurvisBobbi - You are right she was such a wonderful talent and I so wish she had been putting her energies in that, knowing she had so very much more to give us. Thank you for the compliments.
Kristeen- I certainly hope that too. I was online when I saw it yesterday and it must have just been announced since I keep my eye on headlines pretty good. It has really been disheartening.
Alastar- Thank you so much, great compliment.
This is a beautiful tribute for Whitney. She will be missed. Voted up and beautiful, Joyce.
Holistic-health- I so agree. Rest in peace.
CarolineMD - Yes, indeed it was be the song she will be remembered for I am sure although she has many beautiful ones. Thanks for the compliment.
Hi, wonderful poem polly, and so true, why do they do this? there was a photo in our newspaper of her a couple of days ago, looking the worse for wear, as they say, and I thought how sad it was that her ex had got her this way, now this horrible news, I grew up with her music, well since my mid twenties so I will miss her, rated up, nell
John Sarkis- I was really glad the title wasn't taken, it seemed to be what was right.
Writer20- Thanks for the compliment and votes and thanks for reading. Yes, she will be missed.
Beautiful tribute!
Nell-Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. It does make you want to shake your head when things like this just keep happening to such beautiful people. We are all mortals though and maybe stars tend to forget that, or when it is drugs involved I imagine there is no common sense. Whether it was Bobby or the drugs or both, who can really say? It will either be covered up quickly or brought out more than we think we should know. Is it going to make someone some money is the bottom line I guess. Too bad someone couldn't have gotten to her in time.
AudreyHowitt- Thank you so much.
I am mourning! I feel like crying and crying. I still don't believe Polly! I can't believe!
That is just beautiful, and so true. We have to walk a mile in someone else's shoes to truly understand them, and that is not possible. Thank you or a great tribute to a great lady!
Cardisa- I know it is so heartbreaking. I try my best to never get to the point of tears and I fought them through two old sad movies yesterday and then got this piece of news on top of that. It was like an OD of heart break. One almost hopes they find a reason that makes some sense...and knows they won't.
Rebecca- thank you so much for reading and so pleased you liked it. It's true we will none know what she was going through. She had it all and if it indeed was from love of a man I hope women learn a lesson from this. There were so many options open to her and that is the pity of it.
A wonderful heartwarming tribute you have put together Polly... Thank you
Blessings and Hugs
Thank you Rolly for stopping by to read. Blessings and hugs back to you.
Hello Polly.
A beautifully written tribute to a beautiful lady.
We all will miss you.
R.I.P. Whitney.
LOL Ghaelach
a great tribute to my all time favorite singer...beautifully written Polly...
Gahaetach - Thank you so much and we certainly will miss her.
raciniwa - Certainly a good favorite to have and thank you so much.
A beautiful tribute and thanks for sharing.
Take care and enjoy your day.
Eddy.
Thank you Eiddwen and good luck with your book.
Very well done PA. Drugs take another song bird away from the world.
TFP
Yeah it sure did Frog Prince and brought to light an ugly story. Such a shame for someone so beautiful.
Hi Polly, a beautiful poem and tribute to Whitney, thank you and voted up
Thank you MM, glad you liked it.
Such a tragic end - lovely tribute
Yes it so was, thank you Billy.
WOW! What a beautiful poem for a wonderful person. Gone too soon! Voted-UP! Come visit me when you have a chance. God Bless...
Thank you so much, drpatorcarlotta!
I see you a poet as well, nice. I like this take on the Whitney Houston tragedy, yes she was the greatest singer I have ever heard in my short lived 37 years on this planet. I definitely liked the way you've expressed your poetic message out to others here, with unique suggestive creativity to have us ponder on a bit.
I also wish she had done the right thing for herself, and mainly for her family, her daughter she left behind, but the lord knows best I guess.
Awesome hub and thank you for representing for Whitney Houston, because people need to let go of all the negativity, and see her for what her music has represented. Messages from a vocal angelic being is what I saw her as, and I not only seen it, my spirit feels it every time I hear her sing.
We love you and Miss you Whitney 1963-2012..........RIP
Thank you very much CloudExplorer, that was very beautiful.
Her daughter is my one regret too and hoping she will not go that same path. Surely not.
This is a heart touching tribute so well written with meanining and passion. Whitney Houston's songs will forever remain in all our hearts.
Thank you Vellur, she will always be a good memory to us all I believe.
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful singer. Whitney's songs are some of my favourites. How very sad that she had to leave this world so soon.
Thank you acaetnna, glad you liked it and yes it really was too bad.
Beautiful tribute to Whitney Houston. I just wanna say "I will always love you"....forever. Whitney, "Rest in Peace"
Prasetio
Such a sad day, thank you prasetio and many of us agree.
A truly lovely tribute poem. And I love the video of Ms. Houston singing so beautifully that song Dolly Parton wrote when she left Porter Waggoner (professionally, not romantically). Thank you! :)
Thank you James. I like Dolly but that is the second song of hers I have heard someone else do better and that is sort of a rare thing I think. Someone here has a Joleen(?) song of hers sang by someone else and I just love it.
Good to see you.
A truly beautiful tribute to Whitney. She has made such a great impact in many people's life. How I wished she can continue to sing... and have led a better life.
I know, it is such a pity having made up her mind to change she did not do it one day sooner...or one week. The damage may have been done though and came in another way. I wish all had more sense than to get involved in drugs. Whitney had so much to live for though, I just wish she could have seen that, too. Thanks for the visit and comment Ingenira.
I can never understand why someone didn't commit her for her own safety?
Even people with big money need protection from themselves sometimes.
Good hub, sad subject. Voted & Interesting.
Thank you molometer, that is so true and also for her daughter's sake for surely they could all see she was drawing her in too, showing she was not behaving normally. I suppose many question what should have been after it is too late but it really is a shame. Thanks for commenting...and the vote.
kevins blog52 Level 4 Commenter 3 months ago
A nice tribute a great loss, she will be missed.