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Move On Down
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Move On Down |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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Move On Down I'm an ol blues singer, tryin my best to express What's in my heart on frets with scars hopin I guess the rest Did me some time in the big house, caught in a stranger's nest wasn't raised to be no coward but sorry none the less Left my country home long ago now I'm facin middle age Ain't pretendin to be bullet proof or superhero brave But I got issues with the actors on the worldwide stage They never hear my little voice but I always hear their rage (Chorus) Don't wanna be no role model No minister nor Priest Don't wanna preach no drivel Misleadin young or weak But I know they'd help the poor By sharin hordes of wealth Then move'em down to the part of town Where heaven turns to hell. I ain't lookin for sympathy, or a hero's place in stone An I can't forsake the notion every man should pull his own Sometimes I drink and try to think about some place unknown Where preacher guys and senate lies don't rule on lofty thrones Don't claim to be no genius or sacrificial lamb Been in the wrong too many times an crawled back out again But I never lost the reason to help my fellow man After the resentment I still do the best I can (Bridge) I've never levied taxes Got no mansion on a hill But I get satisfaction Without financial thrills No scams for unsuspecting No lies for those who pray I'm livin with connections To the truth no one can change (Chorus) Don't wanna be no role model No minister nor Priest Don't wanna preach no drivel Misleadin young or weak But I know they'd help the poor By sharin hordes of wealth Then move'em down to the part of town Where heaven turns to hell. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Eric, it's so good to find you here this morning with this highly significant ballad. You have been missed. There is so much truth in what you convey here. Your sensitivity is woven in between these verses. As long as there will be the enormous gap between the rich and the poor, the world can't hope to live in peace. Thank you for this thought provoking piece, which is very beautifully written. Love, Margherita |
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Yoinn Senior Member
since 2007-08-16
Posts 649Michigan |
We all have a voice and yours is ringing pretty true in this piece. I loved it. Thanks Yoin Just reworked my old poetry page. Check it out before geocities takes it down. Yoin |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eric!!! I'm so ding dang happy to see that the 'prodigal son' has returned to the old corral!!! ~ and with a ballad extraordinaire! The rhythm and rhyme are so perfect that I could hear the music in my mind as I read along. Now hearing you sing it would be the cherry on the cake. What a storyteller, ye be! Giving you a big, warm, welcome-back pip hug, Linda   |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
Happy to see you here! Sing on, Musician. Love you bluesy. L, Heather |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Glad to see you back, Eric. There's a lot of wisdom and truth here that comes from living the life. Ida |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you so very much all of you I certainly appreciate those kind words. Eric |
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