(This is a tribute to one of my favorite artists ever, but most importantly, a true American, and a true Christian, who forever deserves to grace our hearts with his incredible, steadfast devotion to the Lord, and to the working man and poor, which he dedicated his life to supporting and consoling. God Bless You, Johnny Cash, you are a pure legend...forever!)



(Hello, I'm Johnny Cash!)

I'll Walk That Line
By: Noah Eaton
9/12/03

Of cowboys last songs and birds on the wire
Carnie queens, black sheep children
And those who dance in the ring of fire
There goes a man in black down there by the train
Through the willows and dogwood trees
Through the lonely whistle blowing
Upon the plains of Texas from the east
A highwayman collects his thoughts as he prays...

With a family bible tucked underneath his arm
Just waiting to purchase a round ticket
Breaking the chains from the gangs
As he hops a ride upon the Southwind
And there goes the orphan of the road
Escaping Folsom blues with another song to sing
With Father leading him gently back home
Upon the narrow, straight road across the prairie...

The angel will always defeat the badman
And you can't take your guns to town
Death and hell are never full
Along with the eyes of men worn out
And we're all still drunks of this midnight choir
Trying to discover our own way to be free
We've worn no crown of thorns or worn nail-scarred hands
But every day, we talk to Thee...

With a family bible tucked underneath his arm
Just waiting to purchase a round ticket
Breaking the chains from the gangs
As he hops a ride upon the Southwind
And there goes the orphan of the road
Escaping Folsom blues with another song to sing
With Father leading him gently back home
Upon the narrow, straight road across the prairie...

Still they'll be those who never read
Poor, beaten down, or never redeemed
That is why he wears this long black veil
To reach out and feel their pity and grief
And until the cowboys laugh and the poor are fed
The man in black's ballad will go on one piece at a time
And every time I see that beggar leaning on his wooden crutch
I'll follow him and walk that line...

With a family bible tucked underneath his arm
Just waiting to purchase a round ticket
Breaking the chains from the gangs
As he hops a ride upon the Southwind
And there goes the orphan of the road
Escaping Folsom blues with another song to sing
With Father leading him gently back home
Upon the narrow, straight road across the prairie...

And down that long, dim trail ahead
I can see the man in black blending with the light...
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"We share things with you
That we think you feel
It's a supernatural positive force behind it all
He is part of it
We hope it makes you feel better
"Cause it sure makes us feel better
Doin' what we love to do."


- Johnny Cash

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-13-2003 01:58 AM).]

'Tiz feathers that make the bird -
Always remember to keep them fluffed
but, never, EVER ruffle them!

That was great--I loved reading his story.

~Elizabeth

Dreams last for so long, even after you're gone...
~Jewel

Noah I can't remember a time in my life that Johnny Cash wasn't there in mention, or in song. About 6 years ago or so he did a song that was done like a rock video. I can't remember the name of it, but I have tried and tried to figure it out. I wish someone would tell me. I think it was aired on MTV. I watch, and VH1 but I think it was MTV. If anone knows please let me know. He was a rock, and a part of Americana!!! Amazing human being!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny we'll all miss you!!!!! for sure!!!

SharaRose @-->--

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!