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On the Veranda: serenade
As the evening enters like a dancer from the wings, and we turn our backs on busy days and other things, listen as the dull roar of the world begins to fade in a gentle twilight serenade… A sliver of … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged #BookofForms, companionship, love, moonlight, nature, poetic forms, serenade, sharing, twilight
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The Jam
Don’t ask me what I’m thinking unless you want to know. Don’t ask me where I’m headed if you aren’t prepared to go. Don’t tell me where I’m headed if you’ve got no proof it’s so. Don’t act like your … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged companionship, contradictions, conversations, deceit, illusion, travel
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Let the Cold Wind Blow
Let the cold wind blow, let the weak spots show, let the gray hair go ’til it’s there no more. Let the days roll by, let the hours fly, let ’em say goodbye ’til it’s you and I. There’s just … Continue reading
Posted in Songs
Tagged companionship, contentment, devotion, happiness, living, love, seasons, Sondra
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See You There
If you listen to the chatter they’ll convince you it don’t matter, more or less; as long as your wallet’s fatter, never mind those ‘neath the ladder of success. There’s no need to feel an instant of distress, or a … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Statements
Tagged achievement, companionship, confusion, friendship, relationships, success, union
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Downhome and Blue
The mockingbird sitting out in the oak tree Is trying his whole repertoire out on me: from bluebird to chickadee, freight train to snake in the grass. The afternoon’s fading slow into the night casting the back porch in dappled … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs, Statements
Tagged blues, companionship, country music, depression, happiness
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Country Style
for Starlight Dances What’s your hurry? Take it slow. We’ve got time, and don’t you know: there’s no place else I’ve got to go; take the phone off the hook for an hour or so. No point rushing; we’ve got … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs, Statements
Tagged comfort, companionship, love, relationships, Starlight Dances
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It’s Only Dancing
I don’t even know your name; it’s not important you know mine. But since you’re sitting there alone, I’d like a minute of your time. It may seem forward, I’ll admit; I’ll understand if you refuse. But you look like … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs, Statements
Tagged companionship, dancing, friendship, innocence, loneliness
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