My Uncle Joe

Joe Rogers spent twenty-eight years in an institution. But if you saw him around town, you'd know him as the guy your eyes couldn't leave. You'd know him as the voice of the blues. You'd know him as the fixture of the local coffee shop. You might not know his name, but you'd recognize him and remember him. And if you stayed for any length of time you'd know his name from everybody else who greeted him with "Hey Joe!"

You see Joe sang the blues. And he lived a life worthy of the art. He spent years lost behind brick and concrete walls, but got out to see the world in front of him.

After many years living in his community Joe found people who wanted to hear his voice. He eventually sang in the clubs where he liked to listen. He sang the blues before the cheers of many.

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