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| Open Poetry #6 |
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Am I Too Late |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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(Please excuse the irregularities in rhythm and rhyme in this...it was not written as a poem, but rather as a song and at the present time is being set to music) Am I Too Late I’ve traveled far and long Through miles of winding roads Loneliness my companion Though I’ve never been alone Here within my heart you’ve been Within my dreams and mind Each step I’m getting closer To the love I hope to find Every road, it leads me closer To where you stand in wait I know it seems forever But I pray I’m not too late Babe, I’m growing weary It’s a hard life I’ve been through And every day that passes Brings me one day nearer you Each mile, each step, I travel Makes me want you even more Why was I too blind to see I needed you before Every road it leads me closer To where you stand in wait I know it seems forever But I pray I’m not too late The moment that I’ve waited for Has now arrived at last Will you be there waiting After all this time has passed The dust has finally settled And my eyes can clearly see There ahead, up in the distance You running straight towards me Every road has lead me closer And now you stand in wait Babe, I know it’s been forever But I’m glad I’m not too late Yes, I’m glad It’s not too late < !signature--> Have you ever noticed That the words... "Goodbye" "I'm sorry" "I love you" Are so easy to pronounce ...Yet so hard to say ~Javan [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 02-07-2000).] |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
nope not too late at all, simply beautiful  |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Hoot~ I can hear the song! This is beautiful!!!! I can hear someone like Wynona Judd singing this. This, I think, is my favorite of your's. Though it is hard because I really like all of your poems!  -SEA |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I guess everyone can put a tune in their head for this one, mine wasn't country though. Excellent Ruth, we'd sure like to hear the finished product! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Lovely poem.I like this a lot. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Let's see, Jewel, Clapton, Andrea, Julio,... well, whoever, would you please send me a copy? Very beautiful, Hoot Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Elizabeth...I wish I could claim fame that some well known music artist had bought this for their record lable, but since I only wrote it yesterday...anyway a good friend who also happens to be a talented musician and also loves my poetry asked if I'd ever consider writing a song....he issued a sort of challange that if I wrote the words, he'd do the music and is well on his way to having it done. When I read it, I see it as a country song, Lord only knows what he'll come up with, but I am most anxious to see the result. I think I'll record it and post it as a link or something from announcements when it's done. Corazon, Whtdove, Sea and vandana...thank you all [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 02-07-2000).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Ruth - whatta yamean this doesn't flow? It is terrific! I sailed right through it and enjoyed it very much. Great job, lil lady. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I agree! I thought it flowed beautifully! Another well done, Ruth! Can't wait to hear the music!! Denise |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
You already know how i feel about this song You can never be to late Beautiful Hugs and Love The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Beautiful, Hoot!!! (and yup... country! *G*) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
A lovely song I hear, and the lyrics are magical. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
I can hear this one being put to music Ruth...it's beautiful to say the least!!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Ruth, this is a beautiful song, I can hear this one loud and clear!!! Well Done !! What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
hehe I was over here singing this, just glad no one is home to look at me like I was strange or something (you know my usual self LoL)...I love every word of it Ruth, it is great! Just be glad I'm not your child! *evil grin* |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I can't wait to hear this set to music!!  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
It has all the makings of a great song. I wish it, and you, the best. Who knows? |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Hey hoot get him to put it on mp3 I'd love to hear!! it besides then you can put it on FarmClub and maybe get a deal... like who really knows? My son has on there now! If with pen in hand I've made you think I've not wasted one drop of ink Vlh. visit my site~ http://www.hsanet.net/user/dkm/hellomy.htm |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lady Hoot: Ditto to all the above. Music is my life... I'm not a musician, but I've worked at a public station for the past 12 years. Would love to hear how this one works out. And from a pure read your words sounded wonderful... nice story. I can hear country... blues... ballad. Like I said... would like to hear the finished product. My best to you and yours. |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
My wish for this is simple and clear...I want to hear you sing it. Its to good to allow anyone but you sing it There are two kinds of pedestrians...the quick and the dead. Drive it like you stole it. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wow...thank you all for the overwhelming Possitve response to this one. I can't wait to hear it either. I'll try to get it online somehow so everyone can hear what it sounds like. David...I'm not sure even you would want to hear me singing |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ruth- It is really, really good. I've been singing it for the last 12 minutes ... tried it several different styles. I've come up with a Mary Chapin-Carpenter/Joe Diffie duo. (if you've ever heard them do 'If I was not the first, just say I'll be the last. It's too much to expect, but it's not too much to ask.' Then you'll know just what I'm talking about.) Well, think about it ! It's terrific, Ruth. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Being a bit of a singer myself, I too, heard this song in a country style. You never know though, could be a lovely pop ballad! Nice work, Ruth. |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Hoot, this is a beautiful one and can almost hear the music. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Ruth, This has got a grasp like no other, I read it as a poem first, then went back and sang it, I picked up a country beat as I did so I'd say country on it to. I can't wait till you get a copy so you can share it, I know it will be fabulous. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice song Ruth. I wish I could write songs. I have a very good friend in California and he is in a christian band and I was thinking about writing some songs for his band but I haven't talked to him about it yet. My son in Germany told me he is trying to write some songs. He plays the drums and has some musical and artistic talents. You are living my dream. James |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Hoot - What a talent you have. This will be one of those country songs that fills one with anticipation....beautiful, just beautiful. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
thanks everyone...I see Gloria dug this up from the great beyoned...thanks for the boost back up Gloria |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Lady Hoot Hi, My heart is bouncing and I feel a beat, thank you, you made my day. Cerenity-1 |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
It's never too late, my dear Hoot! Lovely! Corinne |
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