On Tour (poem) by Richard Lee King on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 31, 2011

Richard,
Your talent leaves me in awe. I can feel every line. Outstanding!

Blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed on August 31, 2011

Days of deja vu, Richard. Ah, the original thrill of this lifestyle, so soon turned into a nightmare of unbelievable proportions. The kicks from the adoration of the groupies, the relatively lucrative rewards, the thrill of travel and sightseeing! The resulting drowning in a quagmire of mindless euphoria! The loss of untold numbers of talented performers! An experience that I lived long ago with lingering regrets. A nice portrayal, Richard. Masterful rhyme and rhythm! Thanks for reminding a kindred soul~`~`~`~ Just Jim

Reviewed by Janna Hill

Reviewed on August 30, 2011

Are you sure you've never toured? It sounds like you have...Where even the adoration and applause are of no comfort. Well done then.
Janna

Reviewed by TONY NERONE

Reviewed on August 30, 2011

Outstanding writing, Dick.
GOD BLESS YOU
Tony

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on August 30, 2011

Love it Dick, when my second book came out, Chapters asked me to do a book tour of all their stores here in Nova Scotia, and excitedly I jumped at the chance. However they did not tell me they only covered milaage so meals, hotels etc were out of my pocket....the glow wore off pretty soon. LOL
fee

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on August 30, 2011

Yeah, kinda reminds me of the song, "We're an American Band," put out by America and Grand Funk Railroad.

We're an American band
We're an American band
We're comin' to your town
We'll help you party it down
We're an American band

Yep, I do imagine it does get to where you don't even recognize know who you are anymore. It makes me kinda why some bands went berserk and destroyed a few hotel rooms.

Reviewed by Lowell Bergeron (Reader)

Reviewed on August 30, 2011

Good one, Richard. Some years back Ronnie McDowell played a concert in our home town. After the show, we had a chance to speak with his drummer. I asked him how he liked doing what he did. He told me at first it was exciting, but eventually it got to be just a job. I can't identify with this type work, but I would think it would get old living out of suitcase.
Lowell.

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on August 30, 2011

You've nailed what it must be like to be on tour...wouldn't want that life for any amount of money! Great job, Richard!

Anna

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on August 30, 2011

"uppers then downers" If they don't work for them, send them my way I will put them to good use...;-)ed

Reviewed by Donna Chandler

Reviewed on August 30, 2011

Nice rhyme and rhythm. I'm sure this tells the sad story of too many.

Donna