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A Song I Used to Sing
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A Song I Used to Sing |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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A Song I Used to Sing There was a song I used to sing, Was called, “I can do Anything.” A catchy tune, I must attest. I sang it proud, thought myself blessed. Over time, it was more a hum; My ever after ‘never come. But still I stood, gave life my best. A hum to self, softly expressed. The words now faded, setting still. I watch life from the windowsill, With the story those words once said, Naught but a line ‘cross the forehead. A new song now that silence blends, I know too well how this one ends. I close my eyes, and listen well. It’s still early, but I can tell. There was a song I used to sing, Was called, “I can do Anything.” A tally of forgotten word, Reaching new heights, to die unheard. Michael Anderson |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
quote:I don't like the sound of this verse. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Nothing to worry about Jer, this is an older poem. Devina stole my muse so I had to resort to digging for scraps.  I should have dated it. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh, Michael, how the hell did I know it was an old poem. At the least you could have done would have mentioned that. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
And you can sing it again, Michael! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
All I can say is that a song that blends silence sounds like perfection to me ... Sing your song and listen, without anticipating your interpretation. Its message might surprise you, dear Michael. Great write. Margherita |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
*...hands behind my back... ...now how in worlds do I get blamed when I jussst popped in...?  lol. so maybe I did keep your hostaged-muse for a bit, but last I saw? it was FINE...and headed north towards the mountains...Egs. I really like the picture you build here Michael, showing just a peek of vulnerable. Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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