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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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You walk on the stage to thunderous applause That's all for you And what you are When you're not even sure where you are. It's just another city A long way from home With just another crowd Between you and your rest. And just like all the other crowds It screams its adoration, Giving you its heart As it demands you soul in return. So out of your tiredness you again give your best And leave yourself more vulnerable with each song As they expose the man you are And the dreams you dream, The successes and the failures. Then at last you'll leave When your voice is drained And your mind is exhausted. But you've left a promise with the begging crowd That you'll be back To live your songs again. This is an old one... but as Christmas approaches, I'd like to dedicate it to a man I've never met but come to admire greatly... He gave me a special gift to pass along... and though it doesn't look as though I'll have the chance to deliver that gift before Christmas, I'll be thinking of both the giver and the recipient... and I'll be grateful the world has both of them. *S* |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Very nice suthern. I do love music! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Wonderful Suthern and you have me guessing as well...Moody Blues?...Maybe not..*g* HUSG ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
you keep hopes up, you know there is a Santa Claus....have you been a good girl?  big hugs |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Very nice, suthrn! Are we ever going to know? Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I enjoyed this Suthern. Very much! ------------------ Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Suthern, Your soul holds the world. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very well done suthern  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
And I'm grateful the world has you, Suthern. I wish there were more. Beautiful work. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Methinks you paint a true picture here, suthern... |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
Thank you for the dedication Auntie ... Ooooops, maybe I wasn't supposed to tell the world ... ... a great poem from a special lady I'm grateful to know ... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all very much for your kind responses! I almost deleted this... now I'm glad I didn't... you certainly started my day with smiles! Ohme: I do too... very much! Give me the stereo any day over a TV! *G* RG: You know me too well. LOL. I even titled it the same as Justin's first solo album! *G* Iloveit: But of course... I'm ALWAYS good. *G* (studiously polishing halo) Elizabeth Santos: Well, probably not. *G* dsnyder: Thank you... I enjoyed writing it! (and of course all those concerts! LOL) Seymour: You are most kind, sir... and I thank you. Hoot: That means a lot... sometimes I start equating "old" with "not very good"... but then I realize that only applies to me aging! LOL Balladeer, my friend, that feeling is very mutual... thank you! Nan: I tried! *G* JTF: You brat... um... I mean, sweetie! LOL. Likewise, dear froggie! *G* |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Suthern: Indeed I do my friend, but friends can often surprise you and you frequently surprise me in the most loving of ways... Bless HUSG ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Enjoyed thi svery much. I work for a singer/songwriter/producer who is among many other musicians, a close friend. I know how true this is for most of them,..with your permission I will pass iton to all my musician friends :-) |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Belle I can almost see you no the stage.... have a wonderful weekend, and I hope you do meet that person someday. What a wonderful gift it will be - his chance to meet you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
RG: As long as those surprises are pleasant! *G* Beki: I'd be honored. *S* LJA: You don't WANT to see me on that stage... and you certainly don't want to hear me sing! LOL. As for meeting "that person"... I'm not sure which one you mean... inspiration, giver, or intended recipient? *G* I've met one of them... and it was the loveliest experience of my life. *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 12-03-1999).] |
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