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since 2000-04-26
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Amherst, MA, USA

0 posted 2000-08-03 11:23 PM


Hi! I haven't posted in a while, but I've been reading a bunch and it's all great stuff! This is something I wrote in attempt to write a song, but, well... you'll see what happened. C&C appreciated, unless you think it sucks beyond belief, in which case, keep it to yourself.

sitting here with my guitar
words dance through my mind
but not one single song so far
not one song that's mine

the words come from everywhere
with meaning and depth
each time i blink
and with every breath
but when i strike a chord
i can't sing a word
not a word
not a word
not a word

rhythm is easy
rhyme, unavoidable
structure and message come soon
but each remains empty
of passion and feeling
when i speak without singing a tune

i lay the guitar
on the table with care
and return to the paper and pen
i'll write the words now
and repeat them all day
and if they sing, let the song in


© Copyright 2000 Paula - All Rights Reserved
Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546
missouri
1 posted 2000-08-04 12:19 PM


and if they sing, let the song in...well its well and truly in my head...loved this

never say never

Ian Llewellyn ap-Griffith
Member
since 2000-02-12
Posts 197
Cincinnati, Oh, U.S.A.
2 posted 2000-08-04 12:44 PM


Yes, a song must sing itself. If it doesn't then it is a poem. You've got a good one here.

Sing while you may
-The Prophet Q'spel

Your pain is for you alone, As it is, As it was, As it will be forever, Amen
-The Prophet Q'spel


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