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0 posted 2001-01-12 03:09 PM


Please be patient while this "Poem Recital by Parker" is loaded
And Turn Up Your Volumn


The Blue Ocean

If you squeeze a heart so lonely
will it bleed its sad red song
does it sing a sorrowful melody
with the oceans gentle throng

I've boarded a ship of destiny
black waters of ruffled silk
the captain of numbing misery
to steer her through the murk

A light that never rises
on horizons of distant dreams
and a hope that lays more quiet
then my pillow beneath the sea

Lost in the shadowy places
my moon with its icy beam
sliver of silver memories
it stabs my restless dreams

I lean on the keel of searching
for a glimmer that she may be there
down through this tunnel of wishes
on a ship in the tar of despair…

When the sun ever touches this darkness
I wonder if I will be there
the cold and the deep I hear calling
for a rest and escape from the tears

If the heart is sung to its last drop
will the pain of a love disappear
or is torment the wind of emotion
for the souls, in the ships

On The Blue Ocean


James Parker Haley  (c)2000
Background Music
"Come by The Hills"
Song by Rita Macneil


Here is a link to the two mp3 files to download if
your connection isn't fast enough and it wont load.
smaller version without afterwards song vocals by Rita... http://www.asylumcafe.com/merge1.mp3
larger version with afterwards song vocals by Rita... http://www.asylumcafe.com/merge2.mp3  



[This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 01-13-2001).]

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I can't wait to go home and hear this one....it's a great read....I'll bet with everything else....it'll be a keeper!
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2 posted 2001-01-12 03:30 PM


When the sun ever touches this darkness
I wonder if I will be there
the cold and the deep I hear calling
for a rest and escape from the tears

If the heart is sung to its last drop
will the pain of a love disappear
or is torment the wind of emotion
for the souls, in the ships

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I am so impressed, can see myself in your words....want to make a thread, and read this one again.... thank you for sharing.

((hugs))
Charisma

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3 posted 2001-01-12 03:55 PM


Parker~ hey sweetheart......I tried on two different servers to hear you, and couldn't.....but your poem is amazing   -SEA
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4 posted 2001-01-12 03:59 PM


If you squeeze a heart so lonely
will it bleed its sad red song
does it sing a sorrowful melody
with the oceans gentle throng

I've boarded a ship of destiny
black waters of ruffled silk
=========================

A light that never rises
on horizons of distant dreams
and a hope that lays more quiet
then my pillow beneath the sea

Lost in the shadowy places
my moon with its icy beam
===================

I lean on the keel of searching
for a glimmer that she may be there
====================

When the sun ever touches this darkness
I wonder if I will be there
the cold and the deep I hear calling
for a rest and escape from the tears

If the heart is sung to its last drop
will the pain of a love disappear
==================

very very cool P-man...smooth as butter
this is an awesome write
your imagery is very cool ...
the emotions pull hard at the heartstrings
haunting and lovely in its longing
your cadence has a melody all its own
with out your treat of musical accompanyment
this was a pleasure to read aloud to myself
but once it loaded and getting to hear you read it ..
well ... need I say more  
getting out the pedestals sweets ...
this is the way poetry is supposed to make us feel
very cool Parker ... very
jm



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and sorrow doesnt make a sound ... as it takes away all your will.


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5 posted 2001-01-12 04:06 PM


The mp3 file is quite large, you may need to download it to hear it.... It seems to load fine on my machine since I have cable to the internet.... but I think you may have to just wait a good long time the first time while it loads. It took me 2 minutes the first time. Anything less then cable speeds may take quite a bit longer..... sorry.  
Here is a link to the mp3 file to download it.
smaller version without afterwards vocals...
http://www.asylumcafe.com/merge1.mp3
larger version with afterwards vocals.
http://www.asylumcafe.com/merge1.mp3  

Parker

[This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 01-12-2001).]

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Parker~ thanks for that........I was able to download it...... WOW........... my daughter's think your voice is beautiful...... I think your voice is very .....silky   Nicely done.......adds SO much to the poem, to hear it the way YOU read it. I really love it.   -SEA
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7 posted 2001-01-12 05:11 PM


took about 15 mins to load up from passions...but my puter is an old slug
when I went to the link you added...
the file folder said 40 mins to load???

either way... its worth the wait  
later digging ya live gator
jm

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8 posted 2001-01-12 05:58 PM


This is amazing!!!!  What an incredible and original idea!!

I love this version James.  Nice voice you have.  It's like a chick magnet thing going on! hehe he

I have got to get your #.  Just to hear your voice...   he he he  

Sorry lost control for a minute......

Marina

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9 posted 2001-01-12 06:58 PM


*sigh* I was in a hurry when I clicked this
the first time....thought it said "semi-
nude"...   Very very cool Parker...the poem
is awesome on it's own but with adding the
reading to it....wow...now the only thing
that would make it Perfect would be
candelight and.......ooops sorry forgot
where I was for a second    Great work
Parker...you are the king of weave~

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10 posted 2001-01-12 10:10 PM


Well, I waited and waited, but my 'puter won't load the voice part.....but I just wanted to tell you that your poem is absolutely beautiful!

Denise

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11 posted 2001-01-12 10:19 PM


Well, I'd like to thank everybody for their replies.... I know this mp3 file seems to be giving people problems so I pointed the poem to a smaller version of the mp3 without the afterwords vocals.... maybe that will load better.  

Parker

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12 posted 2001-01-12 11:23 PM


WOW!!!
waited a few minutes for it to download and NO I was NOT disappointed...well done
the words beautiful, the music superb, your voice devine   great write
~HUG~
Tracie~


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It is the harmony of the universe



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13 posted 2001-01-13 01:10 AM


Absolutely beautiful.. music and your voice and the words...loved it..

                     ~V~


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14 posted 2001-01-13 01:28 AM


Well I am upset...I cant get this to work for nothing...beautiful poem tho Parker
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15 posted 2001-01-13 01:35 AM


If the heart is sung to its last drop
will the pain of a love disappear
or is torment the wind of emotion
for the souls, in the ships

On The Blue Ocean

*sighs*


I love this!....I love it all!...*scurrying off to listen*


I love the time
and in between
the calm inside me
in the space
where I can breathe...

Sarah McLachlan

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16 posted 2001-01-13 07:30 AM


AWW Parker..

This is absolutley BEAUTIFUL..
Your voice, the music, the words...
What a WONDERFUL time I've had listening over and over again...You are truly amazing with that pen of yours..Never , ever let it run out of the magical ink you fill it with...  Hugs to you for making me smile and yes even *sigh* this morning...

~LL~
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17 posted 2001-01-13 01:15 PM


Just to catch up, on everybody,

Sunshine, Charisma, SEA, Janet, Marina, butterflies   , denise, thank you very much for your replies.  

Tracie, Victory, thank you very much. It was fun to do.  

Paula, don't know what to say, click on the link above and download one of the versions and play it on your machine.  

Breathe, thank you very much.  

Lady Lighting, thank you very much.  

Parker



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18 posted 2001-01-13 02:03 PM


Finally, I could download the mp3file...closing my eyes and let your words come over me....its beautiful....so beautiful.

((hugs))
Charisma

btw....you have a wonderful voice, nice to hear it.

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19 posted 2001-01-13 02:30 PM


WOW and WOW again!!! Now THIS is how it's supposed to be!!!

Ahhhhh Parker, this was just lovely! It took me only a few minutes to download, and what a wonderful treat this was. To read your words was wonderful enough ... but to hear your voice and intonations as you recited ... 'twas simply heavenly! Perfect music, wonderful flow ... yes, this is how it's meant to be! Can you tell I loved this? What a treat!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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20 posted 2001-01-13 02:44 PM


oh parker...I think you just passed the audition, luv....

now? if you'll just step into my office and we'll discuss the terms of your...hmm..contract?

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING...I was wrapped up here in my blanket, listening--even made me put down my cup o soup--thank you lovie...was a warm hug on a cold day...

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21 posted 2001-01-13 02:58 PM


Parker~
Delightfully done.
I remember this poem and the striking line -

'black waters of ruffled silk'

It still has such a lovely image.
Enjoyed the read - literally !
~*Marge*~





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22 posted 2001-01-13 03:18 PM


Okay...so you impressed the cowboy with this one but you did that a long time ago with just the typed words.  Excellent my friend and I applaud you not only on the poem but in your reading as well. Superbly written and read.
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23 posted 2001-01-13 03:23 PM


Lost in the shadowy places
my moon with its icy beam
sliver of silver memories
it stabs my restless dreams

_________________________________________

Haleyja, this is spectacular....
The flow of the poem and the expression with the added touch of vocals is indeed a treat and one I shall thread 2 library to keep...
Thank you
*~coco~*

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24 posted 2001-01-13 03:45 PM


Parker--I tried to download without success  ... the poem is wonderful..I wanted to hear it..so I read it outloud myself.
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25 posted 2001-01-13 05:11 PM


well love..i'm mush..that soft calming voice...read whatever you like..it could be a boring read and still send me chills...  

but boring would not come from your pen love.. this is beautiful..

read to me anytime..closer..i cant hear you love..just a little closer.....  

hugs...g


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26 posted 2001-01-13 05:29 PM


This is lovely, and how clever of you to add the sound file!  It was a real treat to listen to it.  I wish we could hear all the poets this way.  

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Hey Handsome   just came back to add your sexy voice.......ummm, I mean your wonderful poem to my library   ~HUGS   -SEA
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28 posted 2001-01-13 06:21 PM


okay..ok...I know....for the third time today I come once again in, and just as Sea I want to make a thread....forgot to do that earlier.
  

Charisma

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29 posted 2001-01-14 12:07 PM


Charisma, thank you very much.  

Kit, thank you very much.  

serenity, thank you... can't wait to hear the terms of your contract.  

Marge, thank you very much.  

Mark, thank you very much.  

Coco, thank you.  

Martie, thank you, I sent you a copy hope that downloads for you.  

dg, maybe I could whisper in your ear would that be close enough.  

kcsgrandma, thank you... maybe this one will start a trend.  

SEA, please do, thank you cutie.  

Charisma, back again...  

Parker

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30 posted 2001-01-14 12:41 PM


First of all....your voice is so smooth like satin. Secondly, the poem was beautiful. I had my husband listen to it and his comments were "Man that guy is awesome!" This comes from a man who writes no poetry, but feels it when presented well, and this was fantastic! I agree with the others....this is how poetry should be done. I can now say I don't regret kicking out the 56k and going with cable.

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where it kisses my face and eats my head. Shivaree

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31 posted 2001-01-14 06:18 PM


ah yes love..THAT would be nice...    


                                        


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Wildchild, thank you very much, and tell your husband I thank him too.  
Cable rules  

dg, i'll have to come up with something sweet to whisper.  

Parker

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33 posted 2001-01-15 08:47 PM


WOW!

*sigh* sigh...sigh...sigh, did I mention that your gentle voice and your words made me sigh?     This is absolutely phenomenal and BEAUTIFUL and haunting! I can relate and I feel every word! Where the heck have I been     I can't believe that I missed this gem for so long.  The download was worth the wait, what a treat.  You choose perfect background music.  The theme, the flow, the expression, the thought, the unique lines were ALL perfect!  You should be so very proud of this.  I am sure that the others will agree with me when I say Thank You for treating us to this recital.  What a clever idea it was! - you may even be starting a new trend here.  You could even recite my poems (which do not compare to yours), you'd make even the most amateur poems sound wonderful!  

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34 posted 2001-01-15 09:19 PM


Yes, my computer is slow!  But, as everyone else said, it was definitely worth the wait!  Excellent work!  I enjoyed every minute of it!

sp  


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35 posted 2001-01-15 10:24 PM


You write them good Parker...James
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36 posted 2001-01-16 11:45 AM


Melissa, thank you very much, I think my voice still has a ways to go. Its interesting trying to keep an even tone with this stuff. Best advice for the medium, that I have is get a good software package that you don't have to cut and past alot.. cause its a pain....lol

snowpants, thank you very much.  

James, thanks good poet.  

Parker

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37 posted 2001-01-16 03:45 PM


Lovely haunting song, Park, I don't have a sound card here at work, but will definitely take a listen at home.

Cor

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38 posted 2001-01-17 06:40 PM


Excellent poem to read and hear
Great job on this one

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39 posted 2001-01-19 11:26 AM


Corinne, thank you for replying sweet poet. I don't think my voice could ever hold a candle to yours.  

Insect, thanks for bringing it up again.  

Parker

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40 posted 2001-01-19 02:56 PM


I doubt that, Park.  I've heard your speaking voice before, ya know!

corinne

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41 posted 2001-01-19 03:03 PM


That was soo cool! What a beautiful poem, with the music, and hearing it read, that was just awesome. Loved it!


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42 posted 2001-01-20 12:00 PM


What a treat!  And what an unusual idea!  You wrote a beauty, and read it well, and the flute, well, I was in goose-bumps the whole way through.  Thank you very much!!!
I'm glad I'm paying for cable!
I've downloaded the longer version too, but can't listen to it right now.  But I will, as soon as my husband gets done writing what he's working on!  (We write in the same study.)

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43 posted 2001-01-20 01:46 AM


back..for another listen.. *sigh*      ....so whens the next recital--i dont want to be late..!

hugs, g

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44 posted 2001-01-22 12:19 PM


Corinne, well and I've heard your singing voice and there's nothing sweeter.  

dragonpoe, thank you very much.  

Rosemary, thank you, I know that song by Rita MacNeil is wonderful... get it at napster.  

dg, if I can ever fix my puter to record again. Soon I hope.  

Parker

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45 posted 2001-03-24 01:45 AM


Parker, I fell in love with a lot of your poems, so I went hunting and found this. Oh boy am I glad I did. This is truely awesome. I read the poem several times while it was downloading, but to hear you read it showed me what you really meant. That is what I love, to hear the poets version, not my idea of what it is. You are an amazing poet, thank you for sharing this with us all.
And I have to agree with the other ladies...the voice is pretty hot too.


Dee

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46 posted 2001-03-24 03:24 AM


Dee, thank you very much. I'm surprised it loaded all the way down under.
Well, I may have to recite lace if I can find some good back ground music.

Parker

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47 posted 2001-03-25 05:56 PM


I think if you recite "Lace" you may have to put it in Adult! Some of the comments may belong there.

Dee

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48 posted 2001-03-26 02:58 AM


Dee, I was just thinking the same thing tonight.


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49 posted 2001-03-26 03:00 AM


I felt afloat on calm water sea bird whistles on a light breeze. You Poem was good harmony.
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50 posted 2001-03-26 03:14 AM


Recite it anyway. I'd like to hear it.
Dee

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51 posted 2001-03-26 03:17 AM


WOW! Sea, analogy, beautiful swaying poetry and a lovely reading voice. It doesn't get any better than this! Poetry was always meant to be spoken. Some just do it better than others. Read many superlatives.....

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52 posted 2004-04-20 09:32 PM


just love this one....
where are you Parker?

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53 posted 2005-07-24 07:28 PM


Parker...this poem was recently pointed out again on a comment of getting voices to poems...and thanks to a good memory, SEA pointed me back to you, and I enjoyed this, all over again!
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54 posted 2005-07-26 03:21 AM


Sunshine, thank you very much. I wish the muse was back and maybe I could come up with something new.
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oh yessssssss!!!!


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56 posted 2005-12-20 11:35 PM


hmm...I see they are pulling up all your wonderful poetry for another read/listen, in hopes to pull YOU back into the blue..I had to take a little listen m'darn-self   
Let's both get back in here!  It's poetry time man!  lol

Your voice feels just as smooth, just as soothing to my ear..as it ever did. enjoyed the listen

hugs to you dear friend, g

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