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The Shifting Sands Of Mother Time
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The Shifting Sands Of Mother Time |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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As a kid I'd sit in my great Grandmother's front room and stare at a picture of my great Grandfather and imagine all these things he could have been. Shifting Sands Of Mother Time Sittin on my own in Grandma's parlour, Wing back chairs with pillows attached. Lookin at a picture of my Great grandfather, Stone cold eyes and moustache waxed. He's got the face of a Turkish warlord, Fightin a cause for a noble class. Standin tall for law and order, Like the rainfall feeds the grass. Or was he a pirate on the Spanish main, Callin out orders from the captain's loft. Dancin to the fire of a thousand flames, Fightin for booty illegally sought. He's got the face of a pirate of fame, Drinkin to the plunder of battles fought, Crossin cold steel to honour his name, From tales of yore a splendid plot. Chorus Like the mystery in the wind His true spirit never ends Like a genie he survives In the shiftin sands of mother time. and if you listen he's alive In my newborn baby's cry. Or was he a cowboy on the open range, Where the wind rushes through the golden grass. Taming a mustang with a flowing mane, Tales by the campfire bragging his past. He's got the face of a Texas Ranger, Fightin for freedom in a frontier land. Ridin long hours in the face of danger, With a heart of truth that makes a man. Or was he a politician in his own right, A public orator callin the shots. A democratic pioneer with pure insight, On how his country should be taught. He's got the face of a verbal dodger, Talkin up proud in the public eye, With humour and wit a willy old codger. A pure avenger with gracious pride. Chorus Like the mystery in the wind His true spirit never ends Like a genie he survives In the shiftin sands of mother time. and if you listen he's alive In my newborn baby's cry. This band's won two grammys for instrumentals. You don't know how that makes me feel as the lead singer! |
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BugBuggy Member
since 2005-12-19
Posts 130michigan |
I like this isn't it fun to remember something from childhood and express so nicely BugBuggy |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
where do we get CDs? awesome stuff here!! |
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2gabby Junior Member
since 2010-11-21
Posts 23 |
very nostalgic piece. time is always an interesting theme. nice! |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I'd opt for the rangy, mustachioed Texas Ranger if I had my druthers, Eric. They were sometimes one step over the line, but they, like the Canadian Mounted Police, they always got their man. Enjoyed. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yes, it is fun to reflect Buggy and thank you for the visit and the comment. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hi PS thank you for the awesome comment. Wish I had a CD worked up for this. It's not out of the question that's for sure. Eric |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
I like this one quite a bit. I think your grandfather and mine were cut from the same mold. I've got two pictures in particular that you made me think of... one is when he's in military uniform from the Austro-Hungarian Empire (WWI). The other, in his Canadian airforce uniform (WWII). He was a tough old bird who could have been anything. Lived through both wars, to the age of 93. My friends tell me he looks a lot like G. Gordan Liddy. Thanks for sending me down memory lane. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well Mister, I suggest you get busy!  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Gabby It's always a treat to go down some memory lanes. I use 'Mother Time" instead of Father Time because of the miracle of birth and how all generations affect us through genetic make up. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
LOL! Thanks Jerry It's plain to see we grew up through the same influences. I appreciate the read and the comments. Eric |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Fine writing, Eric, enjoyed the journey and the vivid images you presented to the mind's eye. Jolly write.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Andrew Interesting story about your Grandfather. It's amazing how the limited knowledge of them affects us. I really appreciate those comments, thank you. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
LOL! Passing you're a sweetie and I'll have to do some more work on it very soon, and thanks again....Love ya kid! Eric |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I especially loved your chorus!! It's just so lovely, the mystery of the wind. Beautifully done, ethome, a real breath catcher. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Eric...Interesting how a photo can be whatever our imagination wants it to be, especially when we're young. As always you write with perfect rhythm and heart. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
and if you listen he's alive In my newborn baby's cry. That just says it all, doesn't it? The cycle of life keeps spinning.... Great work here, good sir.. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Prasad I am happy that you made the journey and enjoyed it. Eric Thank you Blues The chorus was meant to bring the point home. Like all songs this one has what we call a hook and that's supposedly the title. I appreciate the visit and the kind words. Eric Martie I don't know about anything perfect but I love to write the flow. Yes, a child's imagination can run overtime. Thanks for the read and the fine comments. Eric |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
I adored reading/hearing this! Wonderful, and your rhyme is always so fresh. ~A A pile of scribbles here: |
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mikeandrew Member
since 2010-11-18
Posts 198 |
Great, I really enjoyed reading your work. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Tahnk you Michael for the read and for appreciating the hook, that means a lot to me. Eric Amaryllis glad you read it and felt it that way I do appreciate it so much. Eric Thank you Mike I'm glad you could enjoy this little reminiscing piece. Eric |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
With all the poems on this site and not enough time to read them all, it is easy to miss a gem. You did some fine writing on this piece. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You did a great job with this one, dear Eric! Much enjoyed your imagination. Great rhythm too! Love, Margherita |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Earl I appreciate the visit and the nice comment. Eric |
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