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IF I Were (Sing it)
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IF I Were (Sing it) |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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If I were a poet, writing to please thee. Would you still know this, would you just leave me? If my words did find you, find you still debating.. Would they all just blind you, in their darkness waiting? If I were a trusted man, would you once listen? Or become spurned in the moment of admission. Take my words to once digress. Take my words to ponder. Give to me your love’s caress. Send to me your thunder. If I were a cherished friend, would you retain me? taking thoughts to heart, and not restrain me. Take my heart within your hands. Take my love inside thee. Carry on without loneliness. Journey on beside me... IF I weren’t a poet, would I have known you? Would we have ever met, sharing these words true? (Sort of to the tune of "If I Were A Carpenter", can’t remember who wrote it) KJ...I KNOW you know the artist)...go ahead, tell them... [This message has been edited by Magnus (09-02-2002 02:20 PM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You really want me to bring up Bobby Darin? ReallY? LOL...so like you to know what I would do when I read this, so it's YOUR fault if I get wrinkles, y'hear? All this smiling going on...do tell... and I'm so GLAD you're a poet of the heart... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
lovely mag-- You reminded me of something I used to sing to my brother--a carpenter, unemployed at the time-- "If I were a carpenter and you were to pay me, would you pay me in cash, I'll work-- under the table..." Okay...see? Yours is much nicer than mine!  But mine, really annoyed my brother!  Enjoyed this much! HUGS. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Barry - ah ha, if I were, lovely... BC |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
the poem is fabulous...I remember the song's existence, but right now I can't recall the tune because "If I were a butterfly" is running through my head. Have you heard that one? It's a Christian camp song. Anyway, I'm really glad you're a poet, too! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sun, I knew you would come through for me. I am horrible with artist names...I could sit here and sing that song, but don't ask me to remember who sang it... Thanx...and yep, any wrinkles are my fault....cause I am sharing them, have tooo many already. Karen, gosh...you must have been a truly wicked sister... (grinning as she departs the scene, knowing she has gotten in one more jab) BC....don't ask why, just chuckle and enjoy....You could have done this, being the music maestro you are... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Virginia, thanx...glad you liked it...No, I don't remember that one, so I guess we are even, huh? Yes, I am glad I am a poet, or trying to be one... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
as always enjoys your poetry  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sorry, Magnus, I can't post a reply right now---I have to get back to my singing! Linda |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well now that you have that song stuck in my head!!! I'll be hearing If I Were A Carpenter the rest of the day! Excellent write Barry! ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Vandana, thank you my friend...appreciated.. Linda, you are simply a qualified NUT!!!! You make me laugh...thanx...keep singing.. Nancy, you too...that is about all I have been doing all afternoon...If I were a.... If you were a lady...Would you marry me.. da dum da dum....da deee....HUGS |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Barry, this is soooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I love it, I know this song so well...oh my gosh, I think you have just inspired me today just remembering Bobby Darin and his career! (sigh) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A beautiful poem, Barry... but now I have that song stuck in my head... I didn't know that Bobby Darin wrote it... I always thought it was Kris Kristoppherson... Thanks Karilea for that info... ~ musical hugsLyra |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Hi Magnus, I remember this song and as a kid I loved it, but I had no idea who sang it. Now I do. My only problem is, it is 3am here right now and I've been up for an hour because I can't sleep and I now have this song singing in my head over and over. But I can't seem to get by the first few lines heh. I guess that will get me off to sleep in no time, right? A great write Magnus Maree |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Barry...I enjoyed this, and the memories of the song. I may even get out my guitar.  |
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