Monthly Archives: November 2005

Kris Kristofferson

Posted on November 28, 2005 by John

Light up another cigarette, crack open one more beer Let’s drink to those who lived and ended up with a career Who suffered the indignity of having their gold panned Who didn’t end up dying quite as young as they … Continue reading →

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My Reality

Posted on November 28, 2005 by John

She’s no human interest story torn from some eighteen point headline in the times; she offers no redemption or salvation to the readers of these lines, like those miles that you fly over as you run from one place to … Continue reading →

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So Long (This Time So Long)

Posted on November 28, 2005 by John

I’ll leave the light on outside so you can find your way when you come home tonight I don’t know where you’ve been, but I ain’t asking, I know I don’t have the right Besides, it’s just another passing evening … Continue reading →

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That Reminds Me

Posted on November 27, 2005 by John

It doesn’t take much to remind me: a trace of perfume in the air lipstick stains on a cigarette butt burning there as much as I tell myself that I don’t care no use lingering on these things now that … Continue reading →

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Back to Natchitoches

Posted on November 23, 2005 by John

Big city living can be so unforgiving: people running ’round everywhere. Good chance your neighbors don’t care if you ain’t got a dollar to spare. Everyone looking for the next thing cooking, but ending up hungry and mean – man, … Continue reading →

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Seasons After Spring

Posted on November 20, 2005 by John

I’m just an outlaw over 40 with no airtime on the radio today where each hot new hit’s a retrofit of juvenile emotion and cliche; but I’m laughing at the demographics every time I get a chance to play ’cause … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath

Posted on November 19, 2005 by John

Ain’t no use in looking back; your eyes will be fooled by the mirror. What seemed once to be so small, becomes too big and crystal clear Ain’t no use in laying blame; The line between who’s right and wrong … Continue reading →

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