OUR SOMEONE SPECIAL

Special things come in all shapes and forms;

Some are man made, machine-made, and some are born.


Sometimes these special things cannot be shared

For only you would think them dear
and no one else would really care.


But there was one we all held precious and true,

Whose passing not only turned the City of Memphis blue,

But the world he held in his hands
Now is wearing a broad black band.


Joy and happiness was what his life brought us;

Now our overwhelming grief is what we discuss.


We felt he belonged to each of us alone,

But throughout the world his star has shone.


And, really, we shared him with each other

And knew deep down there would never be another.


He came to us with the Winter’s chill

And left before the Summer was still.


He had gone from the “Hillbilly Cat” of Tennessee

To the King of the universe for all eternity.


There was never one to be so beneficial;

Now you know,
Elvis was OUR SOMEONE SPECIAL.

© Joan Buchanan West

Recently Joan was diagnosed with breast cancer.
I humbly ask that you remember her in your prayers.
Please add her to your prayer list and
drop her a note with your encouragement
and best wishes!
God bless each of you!
My love,
Janie