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Flowers on a Friday
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Flowers on a Friday |
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the grey Member
since 2006-01-06
Posts 119Queensland, Australia. |
 FLOWERS ON A FRIDAY It was bucking bulls and cowboy busting broncos And the challenge that accompanied each ride That consumed the heart and mind of my young cowboy And this fact my Buddy never tried to hide. I recall the time we met in Kelly’s diner He was busted up and feeling rather sore But the cheque that paid the tab that I presented Seemed to him to somehow even up the score. He had eaten there that week and got acquainted, And I somehow got to know this cowboy’s mind while the flowers that he gave me on that Friday Surely showed beside his toughness, he was kind. We were married in the summer six months later, On a Friday I recall so very well, Because Fridays he would always buy me flowers And then go and ride those bulls and broncs from hell. Chorus Buddy always bought me flowers on a Friday As he knew I feared the rides that lay ahead But my man his heart and soul was in his riding And I loved this cowboy that I planned to wed. Yes he always bought me flowers on a Friday And I loved this cowboy that I planned to wed. All our friends had shared that special evening with us And we raged and partied well into the night, Then we slipped away to share the morning hours, Til the dawn rose and revealed its splendid light. We both showered and had breakfast at the roadhouse Laughed and shared the joy that comes with wedded bliss, But I sensed a certain tiredness in my Buddy And I prayed he’d give the ride that day a miss. Buddy drew the brindle bombshell riders hated And that beast exploded when it left the chute, Twisting left then right and suddenly it stumbled And my Buddy he was crushed by that great brute. When it came to say goodbye to my sweet lover There was one thing that I vowed I’d always do I would always bring him flowers on a Friday And I’d tell his child about his father too. . Chorus Bud I’ll always bring you flowers on a Friday That’s the one thing that I vow I’ll always do. Cause you always brought me flowers on a Friday And your child will always bring you flowers too. Yes I’ll always bring you flowers on a Friday And your child will always bring you flowers too. ©Bush Poet and Balladeer Merv Webster |
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Rainbowdust Member
since 2002-12-05
Posts 320Sydney, Australia |
So tenderly told, brought tears to my eyes, Grey. Thank you for for such a touching write. The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears. |
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the grey Member
since 2006-01-06
Posts 119Queensland, Australia. |
G'day Rainbowdust. I was fortunate enough this year at the Tamworth Country Music Festival to get three out of the five nominations in the Lyrics Only Section of the TSA [Tamworth Song Writers Association]National Song Writing Competition and then to take it out. Flowers on a Friday was one of the three nominations. Thanks for sharing it and thinking of those who've lost loved ones in a sport they dedicate their lives too. The Grey |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A most excellent write!!! What a fantastic storyteller you are! Well done Sir..well done! ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You most assuredly are a first-rate balladeer! Congrats on the recognition that your lyrics received in that competition! ~ and well-deserved, I might add! You are a marvellous story-teller! ~ A totally captivating ~ and exceptionally moving! ~ read! Love & Light, EA  |
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the grey Member
since 2006-01-06
Posts 119Queensland, Australia. |
G'day Enchantress. I guess there are so many folk who attend rodeos,looking to be entertained, though sadly, from time to time, accdents happen and it's the mums and dad's and sweethearts that are left with the memories. Thanks for sharing these lyrics. The Grey |
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the grey Member
since 2006-01-06
Posts 119Queensland, Australia. |
G'day Earth Angel. Thank you for your kind words and preserving the stories of our country's culture is something I feel privileged to to do. The Grey |
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