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Michael G
Senior Member
since 2000-06-25
Posts 579
Nashville

0 posted 2001-07-04 05:14 PM


Hello this is Michael G,

A few of asked what are some of my inspirations when it comes to writing. Well, to tell the truth they are varied and many. I write mostly what affects me, and that is just about anything. I know, really narrowed it down. I go on road trips, to clear my mind and soul, to meet people, to find out how to live without being constrained to a work environment like we all are. Those trips inspire me more than anything. Music though has always had a special spot within me. I grew up (gasp) in the 70's and 80's, and at 35 still can remember quite well the music scene in Los Angeles where I grew up. One band in particular, always inspired me, and though not main stream, still put on one hell of a show. The following is one piece from them.....

Black Planet
from The Sisters Of Mercy 1983

In the western sky
my kingdom come
So still
So dark all aver you
And I ride down the highway 101
By the side of the ocean headed for sunset
For the kingdom come

For a, Black
Black planet
Black, black world
Black, black planet
Black, black world....

Run around in the radiation
Run around in the acid rain
On a blsck, clak planet
Black planet hanging over the highway
Out of my minds eye
Out of the memory
Black world
Out of my mind

So still
So dark all over you
And the rainbow rises here
In the western sky that
they kill to show for
And the end of the
Great white pier
I see a
Black
Black planet
Black, black world
Black, black planet
Black, black world....

Run around in the radiation
Tune in, turn on
Burn out
In the acid rain on a
Black
Black planet
Black, black world
Black, black planet
Black, black world....

© Copyright 2001 Michael G - All Rights Reserved
ethome
Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
1 posted 2001-07-05 02:55 PM


Quite the lyrics and I enjoyed the foreword!
Marina
Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245
Pickering, Ontario
2 posted 2001-07-05 05:34 PM


Michael, thank you for sharing a little of yourself with us.  It is always of interest to me to understand how and why people write as they do.  You are a wonderful poet and a talent such as yours is a rarity indeed.  

And here I was thinking you were going to say that some of your inspiration was me.  



PS. ( you may find this may be best in one of our discussion areas)  


It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen
Marina Crossley


[This message has been edited by Marina (edited 07-05-2001).]

Jenn E
Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589
Kelowna, BC, Canada
3 posted 2001-07-06 10:39 AM


All I can say is I am just GRATEFUL that you are inspired....whatever your insporation may be you are an amazingly talented poet and I am always 100% satisfied when I read you...........Never stop writing K!!!! Or I may have to come on down and kick your butt!!!!!!  LOL  

Take Care
Jenn E

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