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Still Your Choice

Posted: July 28, 2023 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry
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You want us to play
But the game’s no fun.
Nowhere, no way
No how.

It’s not the lesser
Of two evils:
It is neither,
Neither, none.

Of the few choices
It certainly ain’t
This, that
These or those.

Sleeping with the bears
Or with tigers
Eenie, meanie,
Miney mo.

You spoke, but no one listened
Do you still have a voice?
The garbage is made to glisten
It’s Still Your Choice.

You are the many with nothing
Why don’t you all rejoice?
The powerful know you are bluffing
And it’s Still Your Choice.

They know its money,
Not skills we lack.
One step forward:
Two steps back.

Lie to your face,
And stab you in defense.
It’s all the same
Difference.

Six feet under
No more in the cup.
Dig a ditch.
Now, fill it up.

You spoke, but no one listened
Why don’t you all rejoice?
You are the many with nothing
Have you lost your voice?

Everything has its Place MSK 2006

Posted: July 25, 2023 in Poetry
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At times I think I am a bit OCD, but it is probably just an organizational fixation I have developed. Mostly because I walk throughout the house without lights on all the time. If something is out of place I can find myself stumbling to the floor. Mistakes are made, wonders go unobserved, people search for the wrong thing. It’s easy to do.

Take Away One Lyrics and Music

Posted: July 21, 2023 in #poetry, MUSIC, Music Theory, My Tunes
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I wrote lyrics for Take Away One based on the idea of removing a particular note from a 4-note-chord. This leaves you with a specific 3-note-chord. Hence the name of the song and also the foundation for the original poem. I had to add a verse to the poem converting them to lyrics because for a few weeks one band member or the other could’t make a scheduled music jam. Often three members would drop out one by one leaving me as the only bandmate that made it for the jam! Sometimes we travel and jam in person, but more often we use a program for on-line musicians and connect from our homes. That is how we survived the Covid-19 lock-down.

You will notice the difference right away. This is another example of a song that came together really fast because it was based on a mathematical theme or idea. The chord pairs were based on the idea above, but the progression was completely random. The arrangement was pretty basic so it wrote itself. Once I had the title it was easy to think of examples in life where things get taken away. You’re probably doing it right now.

If you get writers block, try starting from a different point. I’ve never had writers block in my 50 years of writing and recording songs, so maybe I’m on to something.

I had fun with the ending and the arrangement has a few twists as usual. Enjoy Take Away One.

Enemies in your Head MSK 2022

Posted: July 18, 2023 in Poetry
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Every decade or so I think I have written the best song I will ever write. Then I get older and write another. That is how I feel about Enemies in Your Head. It is a simple, powerful, emotional and deeply moving piece for me. I recorded the song with a piano, bass guitar and one vocal track. A capsule of desperation and futility. No end in sight. Often the price is paid, though there is no reward.

Endless List MSK 2016

Posted: July 11, 2023 in Poetry
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Climate change, criminal behavior, profit seeking leaches.

Eight Letters MSK 2017

Posted: July 4, 2023 in Poetry
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A cute association I made when it looked like I was finally going to get a divorce last year. This song blends ideas over a number of years as many of my lyrics tend to do. Screaming over nothing. Saying stuff she knows isn’t true. But the reflections of a love that got away was from a past relationship decades ago. What are your Eight Letters?
I love you
I am sorry
A B C D E F G A

Take Away One

Posted: June 30, 2023 in #poetry, My Tunes
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Take Away One
The song has already begun.
Look at the possibilities
And Take Away One

Take Away One
Makes it more difficult to run.
Everything used to be a breeze
‘til you Take Away One

Take Away One
It’s now someone else’s problem.
All dressed up and eager to explain
Then they Take Away One

Take Away One
Not enough shade from the sun.
Finally only one will remain
Until they Take Away One

Take Away One
Take One Away.
Soon they take another one away.
Take Away One
Take One Away
Now there’s no more to take away.

Don’t Say It MSK

Posted: June 27, 2023 in Poetry
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Doin’ the Don’ts MSK 2005

Posted: June 20, 2023 in Poetry
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Pretty obvious theme here! Self-restraint has a long learning curve.

Deep Inside MSK 2017

Posted: June 13, 2023 in #poetry, Poetry
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As with many authors, I often write about my personal experiences. For some, peace is not something to be attained but avoided. Quiet leads to suspicion and tension. Better to whip up some good old fashioned drama that helps you feel excited and important. In the center of the storm you can’t feel the winds ripping the rest of the world apart. This is what makes you happy, but there is only room for one.

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Everything has its Place MSK 2006

Take Away One Lyrics and Music

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Endless List MSK 2016

Eight Letters MSK 2017

Take Away One

Don’t Say It MSK

Doin’ the Don’ts MSK 2005

Deep Inside MSK 2017

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