The Vigil........A Poem For Elvis.

[Mad_Scatter]

It's gonna be another long and sleepless night
The August moon reflecting hues of pale-blue light
A million stars are flick'ring here above my head
Like candles queued to light the wick of one that's dead

While by the gates the crowds are gathered as before
A rev'rent silence still pervades the second floor
And love and mem'ries echo 'cross the rooms downstairs
When lights are dimmed and all the world is unaware

I see you standing silent in the music room
To watch the solemn vigil by the Garden tomb
The famous grin slips slowly 'cross that lovely face
To feel that love still grip you in its warm embrace

And if they tried they might have heard your laugh escape
Or seen your form slip slowly past the window drapes
And shake your head for what you know but they can't see
That death was just a way for God to set you free

One day they'll know that you were just a breath away
Behind a veil their eyes as yet can't penetrate
Where once again old friends are gath'ring for the night
Just beyond our mortal ears and mortal sight

Pauline and Dodger bustle 'round the kitchen door
And Charlie's laughter echoes as in days of yore
Vernon's holding Gladys as they sway and dance
A brand new chapter of a very old romance

JD Sumner's warming up that velvet bass
While Vester talks with Jesse 'bout those Music Gates
And every year the Jungle Room gets fuller still
As more and more are gathered by the Father's will

And satisfied that all he gave was not forgot
Knowing all his struggles here were not for naught
Elvis sits among those loved ones God restored
Just beyond the reach of those outside the door

Who wander past the mansion under velvet skies
Stars and candles both reflecting in their eyes
Unaware that just beyond that solemn throng
A treasured friend still laughs and sings familiar songs.

[The King's Queen]

I do not know who wrote this magnificent poem... but it is the most imaginative thing that I have read in quite a while! This is beautiful...BEAUTIFUL!! As I read, I could actually imagine the whole scenario... It is just as I, myself, imagine it for Elvis. Surrounded by loved ones...happy and free. Our loss is Heaven's gain....

[Mad_Scatter]

Thanks dear, but magnificent it's not. Just my thoughts on this sad day.

[The King's Queen]

Sweetheart...I say it again...your thoughts are truly magnificent... I love it!

[SweetCaroline]

Wonderful job, Mad_Scatter,

EDIT: Wow! I just read your poem a second time. That is the best tribute poem to ELVIS I have EVER read!!!

[jatta-tcb]

wow.. very beautiful poem. it really brought tears to my eyes..

[Holly]

AMAZING song.............this is truly the most beautiful song to Elvis I have ever read.


I think Elvis would be really honored that you wrote such a brilliant song for him. He admired those who could write songs.


Thank you so much for sharing it with us


Holly

[toffe]

Very nice

[Dovey]

Very Beautiful Scatter.. thanks for sharing it with us. Dovey

[PAUL26205]

Thanks Scatter, its the best verse I have read to Elvis. Brilliant. take care. c ya later. Paul.

[goodelvisgirl]

thanks for posting its a great poem very touching

[Diane]

I agree with everyone Scatter, that is the most beautiful heartfelt poem for Elvis I've ever read.

Diane

[presley31]

Scatter did write this poem and did a great job at it too.

[cibetty]

OMG!! Very beautiful poem!! Really touching...