Original Poems, songs, lyrics free verse etc.

I`ll start..

The Cooling

Every once in awhile
every now and then..
love takes Me away...lets me back in...

I remember a night
"we were carried away
We were lost between dreams
and the cooling... were lost between dreams
a breath..and a need... Lane
 
I might as well follow.
I'm not much of a poet guy
But I did a few I'm not unhappy with

It's funny, what pulls at yer soul can be put down easier in black and white, than trying to create something that isn't

I’ll Never Forget My Best Friend

I was three.
He was a few months.
Neither of us had much to play with….but each other.
We never lacked.
He’d look up at me with complete unwavering trust.
Trying to read my face.
Ears perked up when I spoke.
Wherever I went, he followed.
He rapidly grew, and soon we were face high to each other.
We’d roam the patch of woods up the hill from our place, him guarding my every step, sometimes blocking my way when I got too close to the cliff edge. I didn’t know it at the time.
I’d take my naps nestled into his chest.
He’d lie there, never moving a muscle.

As I grew to boyhood, he remained a part of me, my shadow.
We’d wrestle….he’d let me win.

We’d hunt.

We’d fish.

Not that he took part.
He was no hunting dog.
Just my companion.
We’d share lunch.
He’d listen to my every word, as we sat on the creek bank.

Years passed.
I got very busy, but not so busy that we wouldn’t still roam the woods every so often, even though he had a bit of a time keeping up.

The day came when he just didn’t get up.
I was sixteen.
Mom told me to take him in to the vet.
‘He’ll be able to fix him up.’

I gathered him up and laid him in the passenger’s seat of the pickup, right beside me, and we had one of our conversations while I drove the twenty miles.
It had been awhile.
Too long actually.


I sat on the stool beside the exam table, while the vet did his thing.
Once again my best friend and I were face high to each other.
The vet was talking with my mom.
He handed me the phone.
It was time.
He had to be put to sleep.

OK, I brought him in to get fixed up, and now he’s going to be put down….just like that.


I was told I had to leave the room.

Like hell.



The vet did…..something. I don’t recall.



I held my best friend’s face with both hands.

His ears perked up as we had what would be our last conversation, telling him the reality.
Then I just cradled his head, holding it to my chest, not moving a muscle until, feeling his last breath against my heart, he went to sleep.

Even though the wipers were going, I had a hard time seeing through the rain drops on the way back home.





……..I’ll never forget my best friend

This memory begat a bit of a simple little poem

3iJztsU.jpg
 

I wanted to write something in this genre,
but I didn`t want to preach, or have it to dark..
so I kept this kinda in the center of the road [so to speak]
I don`t know if this even qualifies as gospel....
but its the only gospel song I have....lol




heard of a man
head bent and bleeding
heard of a man..
seen all there is ever going to be.
heard of a man
forgives all others
I have heard of a man
that could set you free.

Chorus:
He said ..I don`t have very much time
brothers watch for me.
I don`t have much time
my Father is calling me.

heard of a man
changed up the water
heard of a man
that could walk on the sea.
I have heard of a man
says you have to believe.
heard of a man..and He has heard of me.

Chorus:
He said ..I don`t have very much time
brothers watch for me.
I do not have much time
my Father is calling me.

music bridge:

Chorus:
..I don`t have very much time
brothers watch for me.
I don`t have very much time
they are going to crucify me.

tag:
heard of a man....



"question my abilities..never my heart"

© Copyright 2017 Vincent. All Rights Reserved.
 
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Come closer,
do you think of me
in your Winter rains,
grays touch the ocean.

Come sit,
my hands are warm
merely empty.

I reminisce,
incidental moments
remind me....you too?
the paths we walked are the same I`m sure,
void of our impressions.

Do you think of me
when the rains fall?
it`s been so long...


Well better go,
rain is passing.
Thought you might like to know
I think of you..

Rain is that way sometimes.



"Grace always pours from a closing wound"
Lane
 

Lane, your wrote that? That was amazing. Wow. Who sung it?

It needs to be watched on Youtube where it says that where it's underlined.
 
I wanted to stick this song out here for critics, anything you`d change? music or lyric,
it all helps with the re-write. Its me singing so its a little rough.


Its this whiskey

verse 1
Its this whiskey.. talking tonight
I remember how we... fell hard..
some old memories flashing by
its not like we.. never tried.

verse 2
This "amber liquid is reminding me
what we had, what we gave away.
`..just Me..in my mind
tearing through those old... yesterdays.

Chorus:
if I`ll love you till the very last day
and forever is the last breath I take
if forever is the last thing I do..
.. forever is true..

verse3
I have caught myself.. talking out loud,
looking into places... left behind.
.. Its Me...and its straight to you..
Never thought my heart would.. turn blue..

Chorus
if I`ll love you till the very last day
and forever is the last breath I take
if forever is the last thing I do..
.. forever is true..



Bridge:
We laughed and we loved
and put ourselves back together.
Its sad when We shatter a heart
there is always pieces... We never recover.

Chorus
if I`ll love you till the very last day
and forever is the last breath I take
if forever is the last thing I do..
.. forever is true..

tag:
..its this whiskey talking.. tonight..

© Copyright 2019 Vincent. All Rights Reserved.
 
Gary O' said:
I might as well follow.
I'm not much of a poet guy
But I did a few I'm not unhappy with

It's funny, what pulls at yer soul can be put down easier in black and white, than trying to create something that isn't

I’ll Never Forget My Best Friend

I was three.
He was a few months.
Neither of us had much to play with….but each other.
We never lacked.
He’d look up at me with complete unwavering trust.
Trying to read my face.
Ears perked up when I spoke.
Wherever I went, he followed.
He rapidly grew, and soon we were face high to each other.
We’d roam the patch of woods up the hill from our place, him guarding my every step, sometimes blocking my way when I got too close to the cliff edge. I didn’t know it at the time.
I’d take my naps nestled into his chest.
He’d lie there, never moving a muscle.

As I grew to boyhood, he remained a part of me, my shadow.
We’d wrestle….he’d let me win.

We’d hunt.

We’d fish.

Not that he took part.
He was no hunting dog.
Just my companion.
We’d share lunch.
He’d listen to my every word, as we sat on the creek bank.

Years passed.
I got very busy, but not so busy that we wouldn’t still roam the woods every so often, even though he had a bit of a time keeping up.

The day came when he just didn’t get up.
I was sixteen.
Mom told me to take him in to the vet.
‘He’ll be able to fix him up.’

I gathered him up and laid him in the passenger’s seat of the pickup, right beside me, and we had one of our conversations while I drove the twenty miles.
It had been awhile.
Too long actually.


I sat on the stool beside the exam table, while the vet did his thing.
Once again my best friend and I were face high to each other.
The vet was talking with my mom.
He handed me the phone.
It was time.
He had to be put to sleep.

OK, I brought him in to get fixed up, and now he’s going to be put down….just like that.


I was told I had to leave the room.

Like hell.



The vet did…..something. I don’t recall.



I held my best friend’s face with both hands.

His ears perked up as we had what would be our last conversation, telling him the reality.
Then I just cradled his head, holding it to my chest, not moving a muscle until, feeling his last breath against my heart, he went to sleep.

Even though the wipers were going, I had a hard time seeing through the rain drops on the way back home.





……..I’ll never forget my best friend

This memory begat a bit of a simple little poem

3iJztsU.jpg
Click to expand...
Dat be a tear jerk'er, well written.
 
Lane, I think your voice works well also, nice job. If you don't mind me asking, I was curious what gear you're using to record with? What I mean is we have a little recording studio set up here at the house. And we've been using a DAW (digital audio workstation) program called Reaper for about, oh I'd say close to five years now. The price was right and we're very happy with it.
So, I'm just being a little bit curious/nosy what you're using and if it's working out for you, thanks.
 
Hi H.D for the little I do at home Band-in a-Box works well, if i`m having a friend do them He is well more equipped
than I am. in my old age, I`m getting pretty lazy..very simple program called Audacity, I cheat and track music and melodies and sing on it and send them down the road to my friend! Fix this!....lol Audacity is free download, and flexible. depends on what your recording too. most any program you choose will get you a decent demo, and most will tell you
its just a demo don`t get to involved if you are just pitching the songs, they want to hear the basics. I don`t pitch songs
so I take a little effort with the process. Hang them out on the net and get opinions from folks.
Then the songs go in a file for my g-kids to listen to someday.. Lane
 
Life.......



Who knows what’s in a lifetime
Never you or I
Living each day as it comes along
And the years go passing by
Then out of the blue your biggest shock
Which nobody could foresee
Devastating your life style
A complete change for you and me,
7 years have passed since that sad day
But we have stayed strong,
And conquered the demons before Us,
Overcame the obstacles as they came along
And now as Our love grows stronger
Working together as a team
Nightmares are now a thing of the past
With great memories We both can dream ❤️
 
Lane said:
Hi H.D for the little I do at home Band-in a-Box works well, if i`m having a friend do them He is well more equipped
than I am. in my old age, I`m getting pretty lazy..very simple program called Audacity, I cheat and track music and melodies and sing on it and send them down the road to my friend! Fix this!....lol Audacity is free download, and flexible. depends on what your recording too. most any program you choose will get you a decent demo, and most will tell you
its just a demo don`t get to involved if you are just pitching the songs, they want to hear the basics. I don`t pitch songs
so I take a little effort with the process. Hang them out on the net and get opinions from folks.
Then the songs go in a file for my g-kids to listen to someday.. Lane
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It still amazes me the technology available with home recording these days. Back in the day I never thought this would have been possible. And it's really nice cause we also got 'lazy' some years ago and just settled in, here at the house. (I'm getting to old to be dragging gear back home early in the morning.)
Thanks for your reply, sounds like you've got a good plan and it's working for you, sweet.
Lane, Good Luck with your music and have fun.. ;)
Davey..
 
Lane said:
wanted to stick this song out here for critics, anything you`d change? music or lyric,
it all helps with the re-write. Its me singing so its a little rough.
Click to expand...
it's gorgeous....as is

It moved me to speak the words (I don't sing)
Sorry to mess this up, but thought I'd give it a shot


first go at this...talk about rough
I may try again...add a word or two...less inflection
 
charry said:
Life.......



Who knows what’s in a lifetime
Never you or I
Living each day as it comes along
And the years go passing by
Then out of the blue your biggest shock
Which nobody could foresee
Devastating your life style
A complete change for you and me,
7 years have passed since that sad day
But we have stayed strong,
And conquered the demons before Us,
Overcame the obstacles as they came along
And now as Our love grows stronger
Working together as a team
Nightmares are now a thing of the past
With great memories We both can dream ❤
Click to expand...

It almost seems like thats the way life is, you have to experience it all.. Nice work.
 
LOL...Garry O , very good job, I really like that. Thanks for getting in here, you were invited, no infringement there!
and this song is the first time out of the gate, there will be changes in lyric and some of the music maybe.
 

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