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Monthly Archives: March 2006
Lend a Hand
for Natalie Maines They say East is East, and West is West, the two will never meet; when you see something new coming, cross to your side of the street; never question why things happen, that’s the way it’s always … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs, Statements
Tagged bravery, confrontation, honesty, integrity, libel, Natalie Maines, The Dixie Chicks, truth
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Songwriter Blues
A songwriter walks on the slimmest of threads to balance what’s in his heart versus his head; sometimes, random thoughts will inspire him to sing words that aren’t about his life or any damned thing. Emotions in motion, a mood … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs, Statements
Tagged blues, emotions, expectations, inspiration, misunderstandings, relationships, songwriting
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How Many Times?
for Johnny Cash How many times must I repeat the same old tired line? How many times can this old heart be broken and be fine? It doesn’t take a genius to opine the odds are bound to take a … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs, Statements
Tagged conflict, control, Johnny Cash, regret, relationships, style, substance
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A Hillbilly Song
To you the distinction might sound a bit silly But I’m not a redneck, I’m an old hillbilly: Brought up on the green rolling range of the greater midwest. On 4H work projects and chores in the morning, long thunderstorms … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs, Statements
Tagged country music, hillbillies, roots, rural living
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