River Phoenix - A Tribute

by Mouse - Capricorn - Not entered

His eyes were always filled with care
His voice to us seemed so fair

His hair flowed freely over his face
He was always gentle and filled with love

His heart was open for strangers to stay
His mind was troubled in every way

He covered it up whenever he was scared
He hated to bother others with his problems

He got high on drugs to free him from burdens
Never thought it would all end so soon

His problems seemed to fade away
Until one windy autumn day

His body lay in front of a club
Restlessly shaking from a cocaine overdose

People cried but he was gone for good
He’s been dead for three years but his memory’s alive

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Birth sign: Not entered
Date created: 1996-11-04 21:24:51
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:39:06
Poem ID: 45954

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