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0 to 60 In Six Decades
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0 to 60 In Six Decades |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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I put my trust in future days When I was young and needed faith To face the dreams young men inspire Searching for their heart's desire The shades of love I never knew Were hidden from my point of view. While fantasies prepared my soul For every pleasure lovers know. (sung higher like a chorus) And now the truth has come to fall Upon those dreams of protocol With mortgages and new car loans and lovers never found at home. I call to say I'm working late you message says I'll have to wait For future days without the haste. A blue-eyed girl and winning smile You captured me with grace and style And there I was in love with you With promises and phantom truth And you became my romance queen I fulfilled your knightly needs With a guarantee of loyalty And no question of our destiny. (sung higher like a chorus) Now it all comes down to time and place And the truth of love all have to face Where passion greets integrity With uncertain strains of quality And bills are paid with numbered ease In future days where lovers meet. (INSTRUMENTAL) Now those of us who played the game And realized the pain of change Never knew when we were young The curtain call would never come Seems long ago and far away When all the promises were made And dreams they gave away for free Dissolved into reality. (sung higher like a chorus) But we're still here and we still care We treat ourselves when we dare We find ourselves alone sometimes Repenting for the loss of time But then I hold you close to me And say c'mon n dance with me There's future days for you and me. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Eric, There are some pretty good lines in this country song. Bobby |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I knew this would be a treat when I saw the title. I love poetry that lends itself to song, and oral presentation. This is great--- art |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Bobby I appreciate the visit and the comments. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Art I appreciate the visit and the song poem comments. Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Nothing like a romantic dance to overcome moments of melancholy. A wonderful, touching write-chanson, dear Eric. Love, Margherita  |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
so so true |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
0 to 60 in six decades, I would have to say that's the perfect speed to merge onto the highway of fufillment. Wonderful song my friend! Richy |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Eric my friend that is a delight to read, a little sad but quite touching, well written. Take care. Lindsay |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Margherita Always so nice to have you read and comment. Take care and have a wonderful day. Eric |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Copperbell Glad you could see the reality of truth in this piece. Love remains through all the elements of life's progression when loyalty and the deepest form of love carry one through all the ups and downs. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Richy Thanks for the visit and the positive input. I appreciate the comments. Eric |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
some sadness here I feel, but a very enjoyable read and so philosophical... have a nice day yann |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Great title! "0 to 60 In Six Decades" I enjoyed your love song 'n dance. ~ and I always enjoy a happy, hopeful ending! "There's future days for you and me."   Linda |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Lindsay Thanks for the read and the delight word glad you could stop by. James Thank you for the read and the comment. Eric |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
This is so to the point and I do like the ending....cause it seems so .....true The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Yann & Linda I do appreciate those fine kind comments. Drop in anytime for a visit. Eric |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
thank you for this fantastic tribute to love invested in time...you've described the relationship that can only grow with experience and age so well...this is a masterpiece (really reads good aloud) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Helmut I appreciate those kind wirds and the visit. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Steavan for those fine superlatives describing this composition. I surely do appreciate the positive input and kind words. Eric |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Oh, I so long to hear this sung. Thank you for sharing and for writing it so I could almost hear it. It's like you teased me. I want more. More, I say. Okay, I'll calm down (maybe) ... if you sing it for us. Eric, thank you. Alison |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Alison Your response made me smile but also confirmed my knowledge that you're a person of creativity and passion and that's always good. Take care Eric |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
It's a great song, but it reminds me I only have so many marbles left in my box and I shouldn't waste my time on work and paying bills. How about a nice picnic? Keth Always do more than is required of you George Patton |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
LOL! Right on Kethry! A picnic is the answer, it'll take me a few weeks to swim down there. Thanks for the reply......(smile)...... Eric |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Seems long ago and far away When all the promises were made And dreams they gave away for free Dissolved into reality. I loved these lines and the melancholy truth of them... but love the uplifting ending even more. *S* From title through last line, a complete delight. *S* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Such wonder in that pen of song you have. Would love to sit and hear you strum it live but will have to settle for the tour in blue. Especially liked the ending in your instrumental but the whole was wonderful. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ruth I am always so happy when you pay me a visit and your words are always so encouraging and wonderfully written. I'll look for your work and pay you a visit soon... Eric Mark It's great to see you hanging around here and I just read one of your wonderful creations and you haven't lost your touch for sure. Thanks for the words of encouragement and drop in anytime. Eric |
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