Many of us know what today is. On this day, I like to post a few poems I have written for him over the years. Jerry impacted us all in many ways. Happy Birthday, old friend Enjoy . . . .

ODE TO JERRY G.

Yesterday was our friend Jerry's birthday.
Next week he's gone 5 years.
He helped us all see the way.
Sometimes there are still tears.

I'm glad he left the world tryin’ to make it clean.
His voice is still in my head,.
I know of nothing more serene.
Than those sweet licks from the proverbial leader of the DEAD.

He's jammin' with Old Pig, Keith, Bill G, Dick and Brent.
Having a great laugh over chocolate sundaes and an egg cream soda.
Man, that scene must be keeping Heaven a little bent.
Riding the blissful wave, one huge open coda.

Well, you old fat man, I really miss you.
No one down here has even come close.
I am not that blue,
Can't be that morose.

I really want to thank you for just being.
I will always hold the memories dear in my heart.
No matter what the critics said, you were always worth seeing.
Jerry G from the end to the start.

Take care my dear friend,
Say hello to all,
My love for you will never end.
YOU ARE THE BEST THING I EVER SAW.

With love and light. In memory of our dear friend, JJG

Michael L. "MIKO" Steinberg
2 August 2000
Copyright 2000

The Portal Opened

Many years ago you opened the portal
That door is still open today.
We all owe a lot to you
Did we take too much?

We stand here on this austere day
Full of memories, smiles and tears
Straining to recall the cry of the Tiger and the Wolf
Feeling a special warm embrace inside.

Well the beat does go on
And with it so do we.
We have made it in spite of what we said
The music never stopped.

People still gather, now a little more of a scattered tribe
But still one, the vibe is still alive.
All carrying the standard set at that open gate.
It is ALL good!

©Michael L.”Miko” Steinberg 9 August 2005

This one is for Jerry on the 10th anniversary of his death