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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sara Morgan Oh, me and my lass, one Sara Morgan We lived by the waters of Lake Lorafin In a bright little cottage built by her kin For she was my love from the moors land Every dawn we would fish a flounder or trout And fry them right up in an egg butter melt For the time that she lived made me smile and shout For she was my love from the moors land We had one little child on the feast of Golowan And she slept in a basket that rocked in the wind And Sara would laugh when she gave us big grins For she was my love from the moors land One spring rainy day I heard a thunder like bolt And I ran to the cottage but all was in smoke And Sara had saved her, but died from poison creote For she was my love from the moors land We buried her there by the place she did love And Sara would grow to resemble her mom And I miss you my darling in heaven above For she was my love from the moors land. James Parker Haley Aug 11, 2000 Ps. If your familiar with the Irish guitarist Paul Brady He wrote a wonderful song called "Arthur McBride" which Is downloadable from napster. I took the liberty to rewrite Some lyrics to go with the songs music. His story is much Better, so download it you'll love it. To download it if you're interested. Just click on it and download it or if it does not work go to Napster and download it. "Arthur Mcbride" http://www.asylumcafe.com/arthurm.mp3 [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 08-14-2000).] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Parker, I am familiar with the song you spoke of...this is a wonderful, tragic accompanying lyric to the melody, and I've enjoyed it so much. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Parker I'm not familiar with the song but I will have a look at it. However I have been around long enough to know that the words that make up the lyrics of that song are not going to be any better than these ones that you have just penned....absolutely excellent is how I describe this homespun musical ballad......loved every line of it!! |
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BreyerRose Member
since 2000-08-12
Posts 55Easton, Pa USA |
This reminds me of when I was a little girl. My grandmother, she's irish, used to sing me beautiful ballads much like this. Thanks for the memory. Great poem. Hugs and Kisses, Paula |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
P-man this is so lovely and graceful in its flow... so creative in its imagery as well.. I do so love when you play with poetry *smile*.. so whats a girl gotta do to hear this one strummed on that new guitar of yours  a lap dance errrr I mean an irish jig??LOL  later-perfect-irish-ballad-gator jm |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
AAAHHHHhhhh parker ma man. These Irish eyes are a smilin with this one ole man. Me heart is in a joyous rage. I am not familiar with where this came from but I will go and check it out. Your creativity is so refreshing. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Parker, I am here, virtually applauding... thank you for sharing...everything... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Thank you all for your replies. This is my second attempt to reply. I had wrote out a reply to everyone of you but clicked the wrong spot and poof! Gone. Anyway thank you but the credit must go to one Paul Brady and his "Arthur Mcbride" so there's a link to my web site with a copy of the MP3 file on it for you if your interested. Its in the bottom of the poem. Thanks Parker. [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 08-14-2000).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Park, a lovely Irish song you've penned here, brought a tear and a smile. corinne |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
parker, just stumbled upon this while looking for something else--so glad to have stumbled  i think this is a wonderful poem..i dont know anything about arthur mcbride...but i like what youve done here dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Very well done, m'friend...very well indeed. jwesley |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
This poem, 'tis a great one with love deep and true.... 'twas born from a man's hand.... But I like it, too!! Wonderful writing you did!!!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
What a treat, this is lovely. Thank you for posting this one. Kathleen |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
awwwwwe I'm partial to yours! Love it Parker |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
This was great Parker. Very sad, yet made me smile. And Sara would grow to resemble her mom And I miss you my darling in heaven above.... This brought a tear to my eye. I enjoy your writing very much. I will tell you, when lovers ar'nt together beacuse of distance or obligations etc. it is heartbreaking yes.......but to acually be lucky enough to be with the one you love and have that love taken away from up above makes my heart ache.....this got to me.... Jenn E |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Claire, do you have a little of the Irish in you then... ethome, thank you for your comments, maybe we should collaborate on a good fun diddy. Paula, and do you need someone new to sing you these ballads. Janet, yes lap dance that'll do it. I may have to sing at a higher pitch. Mark, glad to here it, cheers to you and to good old Paddy whoever he may be.. Sunshine, thank dear poet. Corinne, oh sweet Irish lass you are very welcome. dg, thank you very muchly. jwesley, thank you sir. Sunny1...."'twas born from a man's hand.... But I like it, too!!" well don't get me going, ya know us men invented romance...lol. of course it was because of those batting eye lashes.. Irish Rose, you are welcome. Butterflies, thank you dear poet. Jenn E, thank you for that wonderful comment. Parker |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
WOW! What an excellent song! Love the way you write your stuff! "For she was my love from the moors land" "For she was my love from the moors land" |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Found it!!!!! I like this James. Very, very different for you. Wouldn't have anything to do with the new guiter and lessons, now would it?? Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
insect, no it doesn't go to for he's a jolly good fellow.... I think that tune would ruin it..... lol. Marina, yes its the damn guitar, its all I think about lately. Thanks. Guitarzan |
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ladysixstring Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 374 |
Oh, how I can hear music as I read!!! Beautifull!!! -jaimie http://www.ladysixstring.com |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
ladysixstring, thank you. Great site you got their. Do you play? I'll have to check it out some more. Parker |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
well I have never had any irish in me that I know of lol, but this is wonderful writing |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I know I must have some Irish in me somewhere, for I relate to so much that is...and this poem is! Beautifully done! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corazon, well can I be the first...lol Martie, you are a sweet Irish lass, I know it. Parker |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Hey, Parker! great story - yanno, it takes real talent to come up with these tear-jerker stories - I either go off the deep end and get too schmaltzy, or I end up telling a tongue-in-cheek ballad about 'Deer and Toerag. You hit it right on the head with this story. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
long John, thank you, your being awfal nice lately, are you well?... lol From a great old story teller like yourself, i'll take the compliment. Parker |
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