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Mistletoe Angel
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0 posted 2003-09-08 10:05 PM


(This is dedicated to a fine songwriter who passed away yesterday, the lengendary Warren Zevon. You'll always be kept in our hearts!)



Warren Zevon
(1947-2003)

Keep Me In Your Heart For A While
By: Noah Eaton
9/8/03

"Dry your eyes, my little friend
Let me take you by the hand."

Rest easy, and rock steady
It only takes one to strike up the band
And he says,

Keep me in your heart for a while,
I'll only sleep when I'm dead
I've been paying my dues too long
Trying to find the right place at the right time...
Trying to rest my head...

Well even dogs can shake hands
We all could use more sentimental hygiene
Too often we have that ace of spades reversed
As we go backroad trippin', travelin' in lightning
I've been thinking about life and death
I'm not afraid, just a bit perplexed, I guess
We go changing like the seasons
We're desperate to meet the ends, that only leaves us restless...
And I remember what you said,

Keep me in your heart for a while,
I'll only sleep when I'm dead
I've been paying my dues too long
Trying to find the right place at the right time...
Trying to rest my head...

Lay your ear down upon the railroad track
Believe me, the caboose will come in
Climb that escalator to heaven
And hasten down the wind
I can hear your static through Mohammed's Radio
Delayed tears streaming wherever you go
Seems even that werewolf with the pina coloda
Let his hair down and has been tamed
But everyone can be Mr. Bad Example
Yet we all get our bite from the golden apple
Every gorilla desperado and midnight cowboy
Will keep you in your heart for a while
Keep you in your heart for a while
KEEP YOU IN YOUR HEART FOR A WHILE...
And we hear you say,

Keep me in your heart for a while,
I'll only sleep when I'm dead
I've been paying my dues too long
Trying to find the right place at the right time...
Trying to rest my head...
Now you can rest your head...


I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-08-2003 10:06 PM).]

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Bill Charles
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1 posted 2003-09-08 10:24 PM


Noah - my friend, you have a heart of passion's touch...

BC

Margherita
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2 posted 2003-09-09 06:29 PM


Up there, he will listen to your beautiful song and enjoy it.
Very compassionate and sensitive writing.
Love, Margherita

garysgirl
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3 posted 2003-09-09 06:53 PM


A beautiful tribute, Noah.
Hugs  
Ethel

QjQ
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4 posted 2003-09-09 06:55 PM


wonderful thoughts expressed,,,

               

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5 posted 2003-09-09 06:56 PM


A very beautiful tribute my friend.
Very well written.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

      ~ Summer can't be over...
   I still have sand in my shoes ~

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2003-09-09 07:01 PM


After reading your compassionate poem, I went back to his photo and said a little prayer of my own.

Love & Eternal Light,
EA

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7 posted 2003-09-09 08:12 PM


What a lovely tribute
vandana
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8 posted 2003-09-09 09:11 PM


nice
vlraynes
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9 posted 2003-09-09 09:15 PM



Such a lovely tribute, Noah.
Hugs,
~Vicky

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
--Mother Teresa

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