Poem for Art Bell

I wanted to thank you for your years of service
But I wasn’t quite sure what to do
I thought of sending flowers, or the Canadian Air Force Band
Then decided to write this poem, just for you

2003 is quickly approaching
It will be a year to remember
But not for the months of
February, June, or September

Because on the first of January
“Coast to Coast with Art Bell” disappears
Along with the best talk radio talker
To whom I have listened for many years

I will miss your insight and intellect
I will miss your beautiful voice
I will miss staying up with you every night
I’ll go to bed earlier, I’ll have no choice

I will miss your wisdom and your wit
I will miss your interviewing skills
I’ll miss www.artbell.com
And “Ghost to Ghost” and its accompanying thrills

I’m already an “After Dark” subscriber
And I have purchased the official CD-ROMs
But when you say bye-bye on January 1st
A big part of my life will be gone

For I can’t imagine a night without Art
Without you talking me to sleep each A.M.
Coast to Coast with George Noory is pretty good
But it’s Art Bell of whom I’m a fan

You see Art, no one can ever take your place
In the hearts and minds of your followers
You’re an expert, a craftsman, the best voice on radio
Who inspires and enlightens all your callers

I’ll be hoping for some kind of miracle
Like finding a cure for your back problems somewhere
So you can be pain-free and able to work
And that you’ll someday be “back” on the air

I’m sending you my very best wishes
I will pray for your quick recovery
Thank you for the years of enlightenment Art
I will miss you…from your fan, Shauna Leigh

Written by Shauna Leigh Taylor for Art Bell