This is a found poem, using lines from a variety of Pete Seeger songs, in tribute to a troubador whose tunes were fuel to action:
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I hear the music ringing
There is a season
Where have all the flowers gone
They all look just the same
How can I keep from singing?
A time for peace
And kind understanding
A time for every purpose under Heaven
God bless the grass that grows through the crack
‘Cause that’s what life’s all about
Treat them with patience
How can I keep from singing?
my world is there
A time for love
Long time passing
When I say always I mean forever
I promise you I’ll never say good-bye
learn to laugh
My life flows on in endless song
How can I keep from singing?
Shawn L. Bird 
a fitting tribute to the man
Thanks
i was introduced to Pete by Peter, Paul and Mary, the Byrds and didn’t know he existed. Then the war came and I put it all together. I played those records until they bled. Thanks for braiding you poem. I don’t think we will have a more passionate performer.
He was the real deal, wasn’t he? What folk music is all about.
i got to see Peter, Paul and Mary twice ….. and you must spend an evening with the the early Kingston Trio
Lucky you.
Thank you for doing this piece. Sometimes perfectly good strangers pass. I only know Seeger through his work. But, I felt myself mourning. This is like the service I did not attend.
Oh, what a beautiful compliment! You gave me goose bumps. Thanks Thaddeus.
Very moving.
Thank you
I always enjoy your found poems.
Thanks.
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Cool! Thanks for sharing that! 🙂
How fun to see and read.
Thanks. Glad you like it.
Genius!
Thanks.