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Live Band, Old Time Music
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Live Band, Old Time Music |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Coming across to this time, Bringing tears that mark loss. Stabbed through the heart By an old, old song, A father once sung to a boy. *("I sell the morning paper sir, My name is Jimmy Brown" Everybody knows I am, The newsboy of the town") Back fifty, forward eight A father still young, at thirty Bonded in marriage, A decade past soldiering Singing his son, of old ways. Lyrics from depression days Are the bearer's of the blade. . *("You will hear me yelling "morning star" As I run along the street I have no hat upon my head, No shoes upon my feet") Why, this song, why here At this past noon, Must I choke these tears? A river in long drought Swells now , bank-full Flows over my gunnels Trying to sink me; And I barely stay afloat. . *("I'm awful cold and hungry sir My clothes are torn and thin I wander 'bout from place to place My daily bread to win") . Near capsized, listing, Dark glasses, hide the sadness As I cross the macadam To cry in the car. But my love knows... Her eyes speak silently "That was your Dads favorite song, Wasn't it?" Her hands touch me gently. . *("My father died a drunkard sir I've heard my mother say I'm helping mother sir As I journey on my way") . New lyrics advance , Emotions linger The band switches key Increasing the time, I relax; Dwell again In this now, In this moment An acceptant of loss... Smile the smile once again That fond memories bring us. *("My mother always tells me sir There's nothing in the world to lose I'll get a place in heaven sir To sell the gospel news") * Jimmy Brown The Newsboy Lyrics by A.P.Carter (c) 1938 |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This was good.It had some sad moments of remembrance, but alos some good ones.Nicely penned.  Crystal |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
mixed feelings expressed,,,, |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
reminds me of Luther Vandross' Dance With My Father..I must have heard it over and over this past week while driving down the road..a very beautiful song... nicely expressed memories, M |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
ice...This is very touching...thank you for sharing it.  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Ford, this is absolutely touching, sweet friend, this reminded me so much when I saw David Gray in concert in February and how when he performed an extended version of "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" in tribute to his late father he went from the original version to some borrowed lines of Van Morrison to a heartwrenching sentimental near-end until saying "But it's good to be alive" in the end with energy! (wipes tears) This is excellent, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ford, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Still just as wonderful as the first time I read it. You can express yourself and feelings that is rare for one to do. :-) |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Angelblueyes QJQ, Nakdthoughts, Martie, Mistletoeangel Froggy. My dear poet friends: Thank you so much for the warm comments. When I heard the band play this song an emotional rush came over me I did not try to control it, It was way to powerful, like being controled by God, It was usless to resist. I needed to express those feelings, thank you for reading them ......ice...... |
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