Ahead By A Century - For Gord Downie Of The Tragically Hip Poem by Richard Wlodarski

Ahead By A Century - For Gord Downie Of The Tragically Hip

Rating: 4.9


He walks among the stars
A star in his own right
His spirit is restless
Adjusting to new home

He is a leader
Among great leaders
Somewhat terrified
Until Soul's welcome

Soul ever-so-gently
Tells him his life's purpose
On Earth's journey is done
Now adventure awaits

She informs that the Great Leaders
His Spirit Guides will assist him
Every step along The Road
Until his Mission is complete

Soul begins singing
One of his great songs
He begins to sob
As She says: COURAGE

She then takes him to Fiddler's Green
Tiny Charlie's heart full of joy
Uncle Gordie hugging kissing
Fiddlers playing dancers dancing

Soul softly kissing him on the cheek
Reassuring him Charlie is fine
Takes him by the hand to Paradise
Whispering that it's his time to guide


Richard Wlodarski
Saturday, October 21,2017


Gord Downie, one of Canada's beloved musical icons, died on Tuesday October 17,2017. Tributes to him proliferated the air waves, newspapers, social media and television. And even in parliament, a tearful Justin Trudeau had a few words to say about his friend Gord. Then there was a respectful moment of silence. Parliament was considering a state funeral for him.

Monday, October 17, 2022
Topic(s) of this poem: affinity and love,tribute,music,death of a friend
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Originally written and posted 4 days after his death. I have decided to only change the title of the poem.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kevin Patrick 30 December 2024

I cant believe I never commented on this one! As a Canadian the Tragically Hip are the quite essential Canadian band, Gord was the poet who kept that band together. Fantastic tribute Richard, fitting for a legend!

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Richard Wlodarski 02 January 2025

2) cont'd: This special tribute had become even more meaningful after the addition of Fiddler's Green. That inspiration had come from two of my friends who were huge Hip fans. That was their favourite song.

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Richard Wlodarski 02 January 2025

With over 4500 poems to my credit, you're bound to miss a couple. So very grateful to you, my friend for all of your wonderful comments throughout the years!

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Carl Roussell 30 October 2022

A very good poem - I am able to see the images of the day he experienced the smudging ceremony.

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Richard Wlodarski 31 October 2022

THX so very much, Carl. Very happy that my poem helped you to vividly see that highly spiritual ceremony.

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Nosheen Irfan 22 October 2022

What a great tribute! I have never heard his music but I am sure he must be a legend. With this tribute you have immortalised him. Legends don't die anyway though.

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Richard Wlodarski 23 October 2022

Nosheen, I'm happy that you took the time to read and comment on my tribute poem. And, as always, your comments are always very meaningful. THX so very much.

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Ramesh T A 22 October 2022

A friendly tribute to a great pop singer of Canada is wonderful read! Thanks for sharing it with us

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Richard Wlodarski 23 October 2022

A great many THX, revered poet, for your wonderful response!

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Bri Edwards 21 October 2022

Thanks for sharing. I'll stretch my rating to 4 stars. : ) bri

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