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The Feast

Posted: December 29, 2023 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry
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There are things that will grow
In the bottom of the well,
If you let them.
Angry monsters can live
Deep within your heart
Only if you them.

If I were given more time
I’d probably throw it all away.

Nothing is guaranteed,
Not in the least.
Sometimes they go out hunting;
But end up as the Feast.

Spent years building bridges,
Should have started digging,
A place to hide.
Scraped together a fortune
Now there’s nothing to buy.
No place left to hide.

Nothing is guaranteed,
Not in the least.
Sometimes they go out hunting;
But end up as the Feast.

If I were given more time
I’d probably throw it all away.
Until I’ve wasted my last dime
Safe bet I’ll continue to play
And throw it all away.

I Gave it Back MSK 1980

Posted: December 26, 2023 in Poetry
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I don’t remember a time when these lyrics and the music were separate. It has always been a slow groovin’ piece I usually played when no one was around and I was just jamming. Learning how to play sing with more power, but controlled. I must like juxtaposition and odd perspective observations but the thought that someone would give you their love that you would give it back. It can be taken both ways. Is giving their love back in addition to yours or does the word ‘but’ in the Chorus mean it is a rejection and you are refusing their love or a meaningless phrase? You can be the decider on that one.

I am a Sponge MSK 2021

Posted: December 19, 2023 in Poetry
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A poem about true dedication and devotion to your spouse. And unabashed confession of abandonment to love. I mean, come on. Read the title lol. More importantly than anything though, I will remain.

How Many? MSK 2018

Posted: December 12, 2023 in Poetry
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I am terrible with names and dates. I mention this often not as an excuse most of the time. Like driving on the same street over and over you start to feel a bit like the car is doing the driving and you are on auto-pilot. For me names and faces become a blur so fast. I remember voices but that isn’t much help these days.

How do you Know? MSK 2007

Posted: December 5, 2023 in Poetry
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I continue to look at the actions I see in crowds or parties that I become part of. The opening verse is part of a number of themes I have pondered for a while. How much is enough for wealthiest people on the planet? How can you measure when you succeed? And it applies to all. You know something is wrong and you don’t say anything….. She simply wasted what she had….. They never knew how good they had it until.

Hint of Truth MSK 1993

Posted: November 28, 2023 in Poetry
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Short and more to the poetry side. I am a salesperson at this time. I imagine the words came from the need and/or ability of the sales person to show the glitter and hide the mud when demonstrating a product. It is easy to show a hundred things to back up a lie, but you can only find a few things to verify the truth.

Tired of Waiting for the Sun

Posted: November 26, 2023 in #poetry, My Tunes
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Looking in the wrong place
Always at the wrong time.
Following right behind confusion.
She’s an old friend of mine.

Defending when I do the wrong things
In the right way.
Only doing the right thing
If I was paid.

Tired of Waiting for the Sun to shine.
I will light a giant torch and be on our way.
Always depended on friends of mine.
I have often been a burden,
But not today.

The answers seem hidden. Only if you look away.

I used to be the enhancer, the decorator.
The fixer with the mixer.
Never uncertain.
Another man behind the curtains.

Science, not magical.
Mystical, not theatrical:
You will not hear me.
You will never see me.
I am the no one, behind everyone.

Tired of Waiting for the Sun to shine.
I will light a giant torch and be on our way.
Always depended on friends of mine.
I have often been a burden,
But not today. The answers seem hidden.
Only if you look away.

Defending doing the wrong things
In the right way.
Only doing the right thing
If I was paid.

Defending when I do the wrong things
In the right way.
Only doing the right thing
If I was paid.

Heaven is Warm MSK 1983

Posted: November 21, 2023 in Poetry
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Another oldie here. My lyrics and poetry often reference religions and their associated topics and phrases. Since my early adulthood, I began my rapid change in direction from an altar boy in the Catholic Church studying to become a priest or other station toward atheism. These are concepts most people around here recognize. My habit of stating the obvious does not reflect well on most religions as their flaws can be felt worldwide.

Hearts of Stone MSK 2016

Posted: November 14, 2023 in Poetry
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Even islanders from eons past knew there are other lands. Birds would cross continents in yearly marathons in the air. Most of us in the US know so little about anyone or anywhere not contained by its political borders. Beyond the ocean is of little consequence to many here. That leads me to consider what I would be like in a place with no rivers or lakes. How could I survive a frozen tundra or tropical swamp? If evil were the ruler would I want to live in torment? Would I be in a prison for the rest of my life? We judge from so far away on many levels and the laws of man are easily corrupted.

Guided by Different Moons MSK

Posted: November 7, 2023 in Poetry
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The Feast

I Gave it Back MSK 1980

I am a Sponge MSK 2021

How Many? MSK 2018

How do you Know? MSK 2007

Hint of Truth MSK 1993

Tired of Waiting for the Sun

Heaven is Warm MSK 1983

Hearts of Stone MSK 2016

Guided by Different Moons MSK

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