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Daily Archives: January 16, 2006
It Doesn’t Matter
It doesn’t matter anymore Who’s right or wrong, who’s keeping score. Whatever we were looking for, you’re set on walking out the door It doesn’t matter what I say You wouldn’t listen anyway It’s black and white, no shades of … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Statements
Tagged acceptance, divorce, parting, regret, relationships, separation
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When You Were Mine
I’ve been listening today to a lot of early Merle Haggard. He’s always been one of my biggest influences, particularly as a songwriter — although as a singer, particularly his work in the sixties, there was NOBODY as fluid or … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs, Statements
Tagged disappointment, Merle Haggard, regret, relationships, separation
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Your Right
for Merle Haggard I’m an easy-going guy as far as that’s concerned I tend to only simmer where another fellow burns Let live and go on living is the lesson that I’ve learned I only ask for the same in … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs, Statements
Tagged bullies, coersion, communication, cooperation, Merle Haggard, parties, resistance
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