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the song remembers when. . . |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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*inspired by a song by Trisha Yearwood* I'd almost forgotten about that day, the day that I first heard your voice singing to my heart that gentle cadence so unmistakable that it can only be the melody of a love to come the song came quietly on the radio a song I hadn't heard since that day simple in its melody and in its word it took me back to that one day when I first heard you sing it I didn't know you were singing to me until that day when my heart heard you they were amazed that I could for love had never really sang to me before but my soul knew your soul's song you opened the doors of my heart that day bringing it back from the dead opening my eyes from a loveless existence showing me that I could know love too that my life nee not be lonely you brought your song into harmony with mine sharing with me your thoughts about love helping me re-write the story of my life making the words leap from the page rhyme and meter together once again and now, I write once again of your love a love that many dream of, that only few know I'd almost forgotten about that day the day that I first heard your voice but, the song remembers when. . . ----------------------------------------------------------------- < !signature--> That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl [This message has been edited by Sven (edited 01-04-2001).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is lovely, Sven. Melodies do bring back memories so clearly. *S* I'll never be able to listen to Chantilly Lace and hear The Big Bopper... for every time it plays, my heart hears a voice of whiskey and velvet and promises singing to me. *S* |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Sven you and Tricia should get together because your words are excellent too...you know it's funny, I was thinking about that song the other day, and now you're writing your rendition which I might add is excellent! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Sven love, this is as beautiful a piece as anything I've ever seen. Utterly delightfully, wonderfully beautiful. (Oh right I remember succinct!) Fabulous love utterly absolutely fabulous Ace. Take care kid Mushy  |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh my.....tha lovesong of the soul....that open doors....yes you are so right about this wonderful tune. thanks for the reminder....my friend ((hugs)) Charisma |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I'd almost forgotten about that day the day that I first heard your voice but, the song remembers when. . . ------------------------------- very beautiful Sven...the songs that I hear all the time are all too familiar for me right now..I will need some new songs to enter my heart...that is a hard thing to get over...30 years of melodies and memories ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven, the song remembers when and the heart remembers who. Good combination huh? And I'm going to say it anyway although you don't need me to. Absolutly hypnotic you Svengali,you.  Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Sven, How beautiful and reminiscent of those days gone by we yearn to hold on to. Songs can make the heart dance again, and transport us back in time when the melody was not listened to alone. I could really relate to this lovely work of art! Muc love, Elise |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Superb piece of penning the emotions of the heart when it is called upon to reflect back on those special moments. I applaud your work in this one. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
suthern, thank you my friend. . .yes, melodies do bring back memories. . . although sometimes, I wish they wouldn't. . . ethome, glad that you recognized the title. . . Trisha's become a new favorite of mine. . .and this one just spoke to me. . . thank you my friend. . . Marsha, thank you love, very succinct of you to notice. . . thanks for reading. . .Charisma, you're welcome for the reminder, and thank you my friend. . . Wynter, for the new songs to enter, just open your ears. . . and your heart. . . Kethry, I do need you to say it. . . Thank you so much. . .Elise, thank you. . . they always seem to mean more when you're together don't they?? Why is that?? Much love to you too my friend. . . Mark, thank you for the applause. . . I know that we all need it. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven~ Nice pen. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Your poem is nicely written even if teh idea is borrowed. The SOng Rememebrs WHen is my favorite Trisha Yearwood SOng and I have always loved the idea because inmy own life, music is so important it defines every special memory I have....the songs hold them all. I am pleased somany others experience life in that same way. And hey, I borrow lines and ideas for jumping off points all the time, I would be careful tho because that title is copyrighted..... |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Just a note to let Beki know that the title is something that can't be totally copyrighted...many songs have the same title. ...but the lyrical content and the melody is another matter...example: when George Harrison recorded 'My Sweet Lord' it was discovered that the melody was exactly the same as A Shirells song...can't remember which one? but Harrison had to pay restitution to the Shirells after they sued him for stealing their melody....and he did...said he must have used the melody subconsciously?? But the title....cannot be totally copyrighted...just a point for Sven and I know Beki meant well by what she wrote....thanks ethome |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
awwww, harmony singing so beautifully.... enjoyed this my friend... Greeneyes~ *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
As a song lover this made me hope that in the next life, if there is one, I come back as a songwriter. I enjoyed this very much. "Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Braveheart Kathleen |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is beautiful, Sven...some melodies are never forgotten. And agreeing with Ethome...titles are not covered by copyright law.....just content is. Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 01-04-2001).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Lovely work, Sven. Corinne |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I have always found this amazing, how a certain song or even just a few notes or lyrics can transport us back to a time and place. This has happened to me so many times. Great write, as always. Sandra |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
SVEN, it's so sweet that you write a poem of this nature and share it with us today because just earlier this afternoon I was thinking almost the same thing... It's intriguing to me, how and why music and/or lyrics can pop into the forefront of our thoughts and from nowhere transport our minds and sometimes sway our hearts to the feelings of that special moment in time... You did very well here PoetFriend in this write you share with us and I most enjoyed the read... [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 01-04-2001).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Marge, thanks!! Beki, thank you. . . I use songs as inspiration all the time. . . lines, titles, sometimes, even the melody will make a line come to me. . . music is a part of me. . . and thanks for your note about the copyright. . . I've made a little addition to the top of the poem, just to be on the safe side. . . ethome, thanks for that info. . . I appreciate it. . . Greeneyes, thank you my friend. . . glad that you enjoyed. . . Irish Rose, if you come back as a songwriter, I hope that I come back as a singer. . . thank you. . . Denise, thank you. . . true, some melodies are never forgotten, no matter how hard we try. . . Corinne, thank you for reading. . . Sandra, nice to know that I'm not the only one this happens to. . . thank you my friend. . . PoetFriend Coco, thank you so much. . . I've travelled to many places with music. . . glad that I could share with you today. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sven~ Lovely words my friend, very well penned Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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