Poetry competition CLOSED 24th January 2012 4:15am
WINNER
Harper83 (Harper)
Harper83 (Harper)
stronger songs
- The Temple of the Soul -
In the temple of the soul,
Where the wind, she starts to blow…
Two priestesses with robes so white,
Sing the song that welcomes the night.
Talk about time, talk about rhyme,
Talking about the universe, sublime!
The king in crimson came to the party,
Dancing the night away…
All his court, they sang oh so hearty,
Dancing ‘till the light of day!
In the temple of the soul,
Watch the torches flickering so low…
My priestess sang, your priestess rang;
They made the song that eases the pain.
Talk about ease, talk about peace,
Talking about making troubles cease!
The queen in jade came to the party,
Singing the night away…
All her court, they danced so hearty,
Singing ‘till the light of day!
In the temple of the soul,
Where the flags, they are a-flying so…
Two priestesses with robes so white,
They set the flags to burn with delight.
Talk about desire, talk about fire,
Talking about the time to perspire!
The prince in azure came to the party,
Laughing the night away…
All his court, they laughed so hearty,
Laughing ‘till the light of day!
In the temple of the soul,
Where the party is all out of control…
Two priestesses with robes so white,
They joined the party, ending the rite.
Talk about time, talk about rhyme,
Talking about the universe, sublime!
The princess in jet came to the party,
As the night ran away…
All her court, they were oh so hearty,
Fading in the light of day!
In the temple of the soul,
Where the wind, she starts to blow…
Two priestesses with robes so white,
Sing the song that welcomes the night.
Talk about time, talk about rhyme,
Talking about the universe, sublime!
The king in crimson came to the party,
Dancing the night away…
All his court, they sang oh so hearty,
Dancing ‘till the light of day!
In the temple of the soul,
Watch the torches flickering so low…
My priestess sang, your priestess rang;
They made the song that eases the pain.
Talk about ease, talk about peace,
Talking about making troubles cease!
The queen in jade came to the party,
Singing the night away…
All her court, they danced so hearty,
Singing ‘till the light of day!
In the temple of the soul,
Where the flags, they are a-flying so…
Two priestesses with robes so white,
They set the flags to burn with delight.
Talk about desire, talk about fire,
Talking about the time to perspire!
The prince in azure came to the party,
Laughing the night away…
All his court, they laughed so hearty,
Laughing ‘till the light of day!
In the temple of the soul,
Where the party is all out of control…
Two priestesses with robes so white,
They joined the party, ending the rite.
Talk about time, talk about rhyme,
Talking about the universe, sublime!
The princess in jet came to the party,
As the night ran away…
All her court, they were oh so hearty,
Fading in the light of day!
Anonymous
She's a Bitch
She ain’t no bee
you’d want to call honey
bounce her off the beach,
she ain’t no bunny
Only one word
ever meant to be
rolls off the tongue
and suits her to a ‘T’
She’s a Bitch
That ain’t no glitch
She’s a Bitch
Now ain’t that rich
No doubt about it
She’ll make your eye twitch
So go ahead and shout it
She’s a Bitch!
If she moves in
she won't cut you no slack
good-bye sanity,
hello heart attack
Elton was right
that’s a natural fact
One exception,
don’t want her coming back!
She’s a Bitch
That ain’t no glitch
She’s a Bitch
Now ain’t that rich
No doubt about it
She’ll make your eye twitch
So go ahead and shout it
She’s a Bitch!
She ain’t no bee
you’d want to call honey
bounce her off the beach,
she ain’t no bunny
Only one word
ever meant to be
rolls off the tongue
and suits her to a ‘T’
She’s a Bitch
That ain’t no glitch
She’s a Bitch
Now ain’t that rich
No doubt about it
She’ll make your eye twitch
So go ahead and shout it
She’s a Bitch!
If she moves in
she won't cut you no slack
good-bye sanity,
hello heart attack
Elton was right
that’s a natural fact
One exception,
don’t want her coming back!
She’s a Bitch
That ain’t no glitch
She’s a Bitch
Now ain’t that rich
No doubt about it
She’ll make your eye twitch
So go ahead and shout it
She’s a Bitch!
Why?
In this world we all strive
To find someone who cares about us
Who sees you as a deserving individual
Not just a tool for personal gain
But this is so hard today
People just wanna use each other
Then just forget about them
Whatever happened to true friends?
Why?
Why is it so hard to find someone
Who truly cares about you
When it’s the easiest thing
To find someone who just takes what they want
Then leaves you behind?
The world used to be connected
Neighbors would look out for each other
One by one creating a global chain of trust
There was never someone ever left alone
But now even with new technologies
To help strengthen the chain
It has deteriorated so much
Cause people have become so self-obsessed
Is it too late to find a real friend?
Why?
Why is it so hard to find someone
Who truly cares about you
When it’s the easiest thing
To find someone who just takes what they want
Then leaves you behind?
What is it that this world has come to
When it’s so hard to trust somebody
Cause there’s so many
Who just wanna suck the life out of you?
In this world we all strive
To find someone who cares about us
Who sees you as a deserving individual
Not just a tool for personal gain
But this is so hard today
People just wanna use each other
Then just forget about them
Whatever happened to true friends?
Why?
Why is it so hard to find someone
Who truly cares about you
When it’s the easiest thing
To find someone who just takes what they want
Then leaves you behind?
The world used to be connected
Neighbors would look out for each other
One by one creating a global chain of trust
There was never someone ever left alone
But now even with new technologies
To help strengthen the chain
It has deteriorated so much
Cause people have become so self-obsessed
Is it too late to find a real friend?
Why?
Why is it so hard to find someone
Who truly cares about you
When it’s the easiest thing
To find someone who just takes what they want
Then leaves you behind?
What is it that this world has come to
When it’s so hard to trust somebody
Cause there’s so many
Who just wanna suck the life out of you?
Open heart surgeon
Replace that lava lamp
With beaming bright ceiling lights
Replace the rufie you slipped me
With full anaestetic
Sending me to die
I don't know how I got here
I don't know why I followed
And I don't know if this is a nightmare or a desperate time
You've got your drugs and your
Way into love, it's the easy way
Tell me whats the easy way out?
I dare say
If I make it out of here
That open heart surgeon
Is gonna die on my table
The bloods on my hands but i don't...
Imagine these crumpled sheets are white
And no ones ever died here
That those jeans torn off of me
Is one of those ugly plastic gowns, still on tight
That that set of instruments and scalpels aren't
Different carving knives
That if I close my eyes and count to three I'll wake up and I'll be fine
You've got your drugs and your
Way into love, it's the easy way
Tell me whats the easy way out?
I dare say
If I make it out of here
That open heart surgeon
Is gonna die on my table
The bloods on my hands but i don't mind
Replace that lava lamp
With beaming bright ceiling lights
Replace the rufie you slipped me
With full anaestetic
Sending me to die
I don't know how I got here
I don't know why I followed
And I don't know if this is a nightmare or a desperate time
You've got your drugs and your
Way into love, it's the easy way
Tell me whats the easy way out?
I dare say
If I make it out of here
That open heart surgeon
Is gonna die on my table
The bloods on my hands but i don't...
Imagine these crumpled sheets are white
And no ones ever died here
That those jeans torn off of me
Is one of those ugly plastic gowns, still on tight
That that set of instruments and scalpels aren't
Different carving knives
That if I close my eyes and count to three I'll wake up and I'll be fine
You've got your drugs and your
Way into love, it's the easy way
Tell me whats the easy way out?
I dare say
If I make it out of here
That open heart surgeon
Is gonna die on my table
The bloods on my hands but i don't mind
Anonymous
.I never thought that i could see, that i would have a friend so kind and a friend so great. I look up to u anyway cause i learn something from u everyday. Without u i don't know where'd i b but your still here friends with me u deserve so much more than i can give. u Have given me more than money can buy. For tha feelings i feel get stronger evevyday hopeing not 2 screw it up i constantly pray. I know we have our problems every now and then but once it's fixed our friendship is better times 10 and i want u 2 know that i truly do care even when we argue and things don't even seem fair. You've never been told not only r u a very special person, but you're the sweetest girl that i know with a heart full of gold. You're always so happy and optimistic and your face is set with a natural and permanent smile. Even thoughi feel down(just once in a while). Your parents have done a wonderful job raising u 2 become who u r and no matter what u do after u graduate you'll excel in fact you'll b a shinning star. Im thankful 4 your unconditional undrestanding love cause when your around everything seems to b right. It does not matter what u do or what u say because you'll b my best friend anyway i know the real u thats deep down and inside of u. I'll always confide.Thanks 4 being tha friend that u r you're my best friend, everything in u by far is an inspiration and you;ll b loved by all causes so thats your fate. Never stop being tha real and wonderful u cause gods light shines in all that u do and whenever im on tour and it seems Im never just remember this: I LOVE U AND I ALWAYS CARE. The sound of your voice is music to my ears so soft,so sweet, and so clear. They say that nothing is forever but i don't believe thats true that little candle in my heart is a loving peace from you. In this world full of hurt and pain i need someone to help me make it through tha rain.Life as a celebrity tha media and the press try to get the best of me.they like to focus more on my stress than how i became a success. I want to tell u in every hug and every kiss when i'm with u i feel true love exists. All hold u close and all never let go i won't let u fall in tha mist of a shawdow. And there is'nt no time to waste. i just want to let u know i wish happiness in life is all what we could taste. i rap from my heart thats were i start. Haters can critize my music all they want. Im gald to found someone like u who understands my music and your listening to tha lyrics getting more use to it. Friends said all change once my name gets big then i hit money and tha fame but 2 u thanks 4 being real cause you'll know all always stay tha same. I need 2 put food on tha table Trying 2 live happily I don't want u2 look at me like a celebrity instead picture me trying 2 live like an ordinary human being. MY SouL mate 4 a life time will always be u With tha love so treasured purely real and true WE shall never feel alone with tha bond we share as this is living proof of a perfectly true pair. IN all honesty a dedicated love that few everfind tha image of u looked in my heart and mind.
Anonymous
for all tha times you've been there u send me notes 2 say u care.And when we were together a special moment shared.for many things you've done 4 all tha times we were there Helps me 2 know deep down how much u really care. Even tough i might not say it , i really appreciate all u do. So powerfully blessed is how i feel 4 having a mother like u.(ONLY 1 motherx3) Lets take a trip back 2 memory lane cause of this event i was forever changed I was sick and suffering as a little kid tha doctors said i was about 2 die Even tough it was hard to watch u hold my hand tight and u stood by my side. For a mothers heart and a mothers faith and a mothers steadfast love were fashioned by tha angels that were sent from god above(only 1 motherx3) I got goosebumps feeling colder now that i'm getting older i feel like tha world is revoling around me. When her days on earth r over a mother's love lives on tough many generations with God's blessing on each 1. A mother's love is something that no one can explain it is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain She is someone who believes in u Always pushing u 2 your limits 2 go far and tells u to believe in yourself NO matter who u are. I humbly apprasize my mother's worth it began with pain 2 give me birth. (only 1 motherx3) U were there when i got hurt to kiss tha pain away and always made things better So i could go and play When i started school that first-year u walked with me everyday And helped me shed tha fears I had that my world had gone away Tha years have gone by so quickly and things have changed 4 us all but tha LOVE i still have 4 u mom is tha same love as when i was small. (only 1 motherx3) I thanked GOD 4 tha caring you.ve shown me through tha years, for tha closeness we've enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears. And so, I thanked u from tha heart 4 all you've done 4 me JUST 1 more important thing i got 2 say And i bless tha lord 4 giving me tha best mother there could be (only 1 motherX2) ........................................................PS: (ONLY 1 mother like YOU!!!!)
Just a speck
What am I to say
words are the only form I have
how else am I to convey
my feelings
my appealings
my wanting to show you the
colour of my ceilings
my desperate
my genuinely
articulate
my quite particular
you make the white
of my orbicular
turn from round
to a lenticular
true needings
your the tarot
to my deck
of true readings
I would like to be
the speck
of dust on your shelf
that caused a sneezing
anything would do
as long as it held a meaning .
These are all I have
just words to use
there not an attemption
to bemuse
nor a contemption
of you
you electricute
all of my past
into an ash
and down a forever gone shoot.
You pulse
through my mind
my thoughts convulse
turning me blind
your warmth it pulls
away my DNA
causing it to unwind
I wish to divulge
and be kind
but you tell me
that honesty
is hard to find
well honestly
hear this from me
you blow out
my f**king mind
and you
are the glue , to the bind
in the spine , that holds together
all that I , could ever
hope to possibly endeavour
to begin to search
within or without , whatever
I know that another day
never
shall I come across two
of you to ensue
with such fervour
as I do with you
I knew
from the second
I saw you .
Please don't wrongly take me
or strongly , foresake me
I aint a messed up crazy
that is just how you make me .
So what am I to say
when words are all I have
to convey .
What am I to say
words are the only form I have
how else am I to convey
my feelings
my appealings
my wanting to show you the
colour of my ceilings
my desperate
my genuinely
articulate
my quite particular
you make the white
of my orbicular
turn from round
to a lenticular
true needings
your the tarot
to my deck
of true readings
I would like to be
the speck
of dust on your shelf
that caused a sneezing
anything would do
as long as it held a meaning .
These are all I have
just words to use
there not an attemption
to bemuse
nor a contemption
of you
you electricute
all of my past
into an ash
and down a forever gone shoot.
You pulse
through my mind
my thoughts convulse
turning me blind
your warmth it pulls
away my DNA
causing it to unwind
I wish to divulge
and be kind
but you tell me
that honesty
is hard to find
well honestly
hear this from me
you blow out
my f**king mind
and you
are the glue , to the bind
in the spine , that holds together
all that I , could ever
hope to possibly endeavour
to begin to search
within or without , whatever
I know that another day
never
shall I come across two
of you to ensue
with such fervour
as I do with you
I knew
from the second
I saw you .
Please don't wrongly take me
or strongly , foresake me
I aint a messed up crazy
that is just how you make me .
So what am I to say
when words are all I have
to convey .
Anonymous
.Honestly sometimes I can't relate
Honour roll, always had perfect grades
don't get me wrong, life is great
... but me and you? it's just different states
lozenges, y'll suck, that's a promise bitch
cant see the future, but I promise this
your favourite rappers, what they used to be
what I assume to be, What I am soon to be
dont understand half y'll half the time
minimal numbers but it makes me rhyme
they told me be the change you wanna see
well this is past written words, call it odyssy
things that the media told you you oughta see
but I can't relate to speak honestly
skinny bitches rocking skimpy clothes
has become everyday and anything goes
where young people trynna make futures
but dont know history, it's misery
Nas called it dead, but it's still mistery
how they talk so much fiction and call it blistery
no more clubs, no more dance
I'm sick of this, bring the culture back
Failed classes, people are still stupid
live lives thinking it's all amusement
hip is intelligence and hop is a movement
Y'll forgot that and sold the music
with every dollar the real has lessened
they make music but don't have a message
I wonder when they gon' learn they lesson
used to be ignorant, now I recon
writers never die, even when they dead
and I think realer words never been said
don't need the fame, just remember the name
so when they die they don't die in vain
and I see you I feel the pain
They don't listen, it's always the same
this pentagon, where the ears are deaf
mashallah but boy I ain't impressed
go to other countries just to bring death
for farewell hand out guns and wish the best
and its not true what you see on the tv screen
I swear it makes me scream
how they grew generations rendered blind
how they raped and murdered surrendered minds
changed a countries name and called it they own
due to religious matters they take the thrown?
and we can sit here just talking bout change
but to be straight nothing's up to faith
cuz this is your society about to break
and some might tell you it's far too late
while others joke and take smiles to graves
till the sun don't rise there is money to waste
and I ain't the same color never been a slave
but I see the struggle and for once I can relate
Honour roll, always had perfect grades
don't get me wrong, life is great
... but me and you? it's just different states
lozenges, y'll suck, that's a promise bitch
cant see the future, but I promise this
your favourite rappers, what they used to be
what I assume to be, What I am soon to be
dont understand half y'll half the time
minimal numbers but it makes me rhyme
they told me be the change you wanna see
well this is past written words, call it odyssy
things that the media told you you oughta see
but I can't relate to speak honestly
skinny bitches rocking skimpy clothes
has become everyday and anything goes
where young people trynna make futures
but dont know history, it's misery
Nas called it dead, but it's still mistery
how they talk so much fiction and call it blistery
no more clubs, no more dance
I'm sick of this, bring the culture back
Failed classes, people are still stupid
live lives thinking it's all amusement
hip is intelligence and hop is a movement
Y'll forgot that and sold the music
with every dollar the real has lessened
they make music but don't have a message
I wonder when they gon' learn they lesson
used to be ignorant, now I recon
writers never die, even when they dead
and I think realer words never been said
don't need the fame, just remember the name
so when they die they don't die in vain
and I see you I feel the pain
They don't listen, it's always the same
this pentagon, where the ears are deaf
mashallah but boy I ain't impressed
go to other countries just to bring death
for farewell hand out guns and wish the best
and its not true what you see on the tv screen
I swear it makes me scream
how they grew generations rendered blind
how they raped and murdered surrendered minds
changed a countries name and called it they own
due to religious matters they take the thrown?
and we can sit here just talking bout change
but to be straight nothing's up to faith
cuz this is your society about to break
and some might tell you it's far too late
while others joke and take smiles to graves
till the sun don't rise there is money to waste
and I ain't the same color never been a slave
but I see the struggle and for once I can relate
Anonymous
intro: Singer USA National Anthem RAP:Tha towers have fallen. All around tha world we hear voices calling. 4 our love ones lost today. We share our tears with tha world as we pray. Our lives 4ever changed our world will never b tha same. with tears streaming down are face again as we call there name. This tradegy has changed us forever now we must join forces 2 become stronger than ever. The loved ones we lost this day were not in vain. Their lives sacrifice 2 bring us all together again.tha time 4 healing is now. WE must help each other and stand together somehow. A stronger nation standing together 4 all tha world 2 see.(Rebirth of a nationx3)Tha American hero always comes through 2 capture are hearts with a spirit so true.Soldiers who march in harms way insuring our freedom Courageous the stay. Thats Y they are known as tha few and tha brave. While others come forth as civillians Determined in purpose so steadfast to save. We should always keep clear a place in our hearts 4 each one has a value beyond precious art. Their duty to protect our country by putting there life on tha line will not b supassed Please honor their courage 4 some it's there last. We live in a world which can b hard to bear, thank god 4 these people how greatly they care. (rebirth of a nationx3) Imagine if u were there A loud explosion from upstairs People panic and start to yell. Imagine if u were there a fragil man in a wheel chair starts 2 cry all he could think of was i going to die. Imagine if u were there step after step we ran from our fears Ithought I would drown from tha flow of our tears. Imagine if u were there People started panicking and going insane But deep down as a nation we wept and knew exactly how they felt cause we were united through all of the pain (Rebirth of a nationx3) Everyone say this together 4 everybody that has passed awayOutro Prayer:It is a day in history we'll never forget And a day we'll cry 4 And that u can betAnd it's a day that we lost thousands of lives familys,friends,husbands, and wivesAnd it is a day we will fight to tha very endTo make sure that it never happens againAnd we will always remember for our loved ones who perishedthat we loved so dearly in our hearts that deep down we will always cherished.
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In Zone (SP Summerscales)
I miss you ,
I love you
never diss or
cover up to you
I need you
I breathe for you
I get up for you
I cuddle up to you
I'll to you
die for you
forever ensue
forever me and you
Don't want to share
your all mine
your so rare
than any fine wine
so called friends
they sit and dissect
as long as time unends
they'll share their
disrespect
because you enjoy
what they will never get
you gambled
they ployed
and you got a safe bet
Unable
to be pleased for you
and stapled
with an attitude
pretending to be
unaware
shifting their
shadow shapes
unfair
it blows
that sour grapes
are there
in the sliced
up toxic
botched- up air
nicer
friends are
everywhere
as I think I tend
to want to show my ass bare ,
avoid broken glass
of a toasted phoney
everywhere
I just want to only
with you , my life share
come on then homies
try me on yeah
They wont extol me
into only jealousy
shooting in a high up tree
full of hypocrisey
hiding behind the leaves
blinding but still I see
slowly unwinding
becoming I'm finding
summing up
clear to me
your f**king up
whats dear to me
I chuck you luck
for it you need
when I f**k you up
I'll make you bleed
I won't
I can't let you go
my boat
won't float
on it's own
your clothes
are here in our home
dont fear
I wait in- zone
always here
for you
alone .
I miss you ,
I love you
never diss or
cover up to you
I need you
I breathe for you
I get up for you
I cuddle up to you
I'll to you
die for you
forever ensue
forever me and you
Don't want to share
your all mine
your so rare
than any fine wine
so called friends
they sit and dissect
as long as time unends
they'll share their
disrespect
because you enjoy
what they will never get
you gambled
they ployed
and you got a safe bet
Unable
to be pleased for you
and stapled
with an attitude
pretending to be
unaware
shifting their
shadow shapes
unfair
it blows
that sour grapes
are there
in the sliced
up toxic
botched- up air
nicer
friends are
everywhere
as I think I tend
to want to show my ass bare ,
avoid broken glass
of a toasted phoney
everywhere
I just want to only
with you , my life share
come on then homies
try me on yeah
They wont extol me
into only jealousy
shooting in a high up tree
full of hypocrisey
hiding behind the leaves
blinding but still I see
slowly unwinding
becoming I'm finding
summing up
clear to me
your f**king up
whats dear to me
I chuck you luck
for it you need
when I f**k you up
I'll make you bleed
I won't
I can't let you go
my boat
won't float
on it's own
your clothes
are here in our home
dont fear
I wait in- zone
always here
for you
alone .
- A Night Like This -
A Song about Love and Death
On a night like this, when the wind did howl…
And the trees swayed like dancers in their grace,
I saw swiftly descending, a snow-white owl…
With wings spreading wide and delicate as lace.
Flying ever higher with the spirits of the night,
Searching everywhere, for that perfect height.
A messenger of powers that no longer reign…
Searching for wisdom, whilst ignoring the pain.
Wings of the night, making my spirit soar;
I cannot forget what I’ve been searching for.
Wings of the night, dispelling all the light,
I may have done wrong, but I fight for right!
On a night like this, when the land was dark…
And the ancient things came to prey on the weak,
A black cat screeched and a hound did bark…
With voices crying out, both terrible and bleak.
Rising ever higher with the spirits of the abyss,
My spirit went looking for a fair maiden to kiss.
A messenger of dreams that cannot ever die…
Searching for love, whilst learning how to fly.
Wings of the night, making my spirit rise,
I cannot forget how I’ve paid such a price.
Wings of the night, dispelling all the doubt,
I may be crazy, but I won’t pout; I’ll shout!
On a night like this, when a mad song played…
I was caught up in the air like an infernal succubus;
The knights of the night were darkly arrayed…
They guarded the hall of the queen of darkness.
So many pretenders were there to her throne,
Now they all sit beneath her in the pile of bone.
A messenger of twilight collects the damned…
Searching for sinners, whilst acting as planned.
Wings of the night, making my spirit descend,
I cannot forget how I was told this could all end.
Wings of the night, dispelling all of my sorrow,
I may not be a prophet, but I’ve seen tomorrow!
On a night like this, when I was so very young…
Looking for love, like some thief prowling the mist,
I heard the mad, mad song that was being sung…
I came before the queen, and by her was kissed.
Running in the hallowed places no one has seen,
Searching for compassion in a world grown mean.
A messenger of powers that no longer reign…
Searching for true love, whilst hiding all the pain.
Wings of the night, making my spirit to hide,
I cannot forget how it was where the dead abide.
Wings of the night, dispelling all the glamour,
I may not be a rock star, but I hear the clamor!
A Song about Love and Death
On a night like this, when the wind did howl…
And the trees swayed like dancers in their grace,
I saw swiftly descending, a snow-white owl…
With wings spreading wide and delicate as lace.
Flying ever higher with the spirits of the night,
Searching everywhere, for that perfect height.
A messenger of powers that no longer reign…
Searching for wisdom, whilst ignoring the pain.
Wings of the night, making my spirit soar;
I cannot forget what I’ve been searching for.
Wings of the night, dispelling all the light,
I may have done wrong, but I fight for right!
On a night like this, when the land was dark…
And the ancient things came to prey on the weak,
A black cat screeched and a hound did bark…
With voices crying out, both terrible and bleak.
Rising ever higher with the spirits of the abyss,
My spirit went looking for a fair maiden to kiss.
A messenger of dreams that cannot ever die…
Searching for love, whilst learning how to fly.
Wings of the night, making my spirit rise,
I cannot forget how I’ve paid such a price.
Wings of the night, dispelling all the doubt,
I may be crazy, but I won’t pout; I’ll shout!
On a night like this, when a mad song played…
I was caught up in the air like an infernal succubus;
The knights of the night were darkly arrayed…
They guarded the hall of the queen of darkness.
So many pretenders were there to her throne,
Now they all sit beneath her in the pile of bone.
A messenger of twilight collects the damned…
Searching for sinners, whilst acting as planned.
Wings of the night, making my spirit descend,
I cannot forget how I was told this could all end.
Wings of the night, dispelling all of my sorrow,
I may not be a prophet, but I’ve seen tomorrow!
On a night like this, when I was so very young…
Looking for love, like some thief prowling the mist,
I heard the mad, mad song that was being sung…
I came before the queen, and by her was kissed.
Running in the hallowed places no one has seen,
Searching for compassion in a world grown mean.
A messenger of powers that no longer reign…
Searching for true love, whilst hiding all the pain.
Wings of the night, making my spirit to hide,
I cannot forget how it was where the dead abide.
Wings of the night, dispelling all the glamour,
I may not be a rock star, but I hear the clamor!
- The Shamrock Song -
Beneath the willows, by the pool where swim the tiny fish,
Many a gentleman and maid, would oft go to make a wish.
Even I, shamrock in hand, would cast it out upon the water,
And wish for a magical kiss from some beauteous daughter.
But pools are not as magical as young minds will oft believe,
And shamrocks are but clovers with four leaves, not three!
So from the pool in woodland green, I left one summer day,
To seek my wish on my own, and so make it come my way.
But the magic of the greenwood is as less when not in view,
And time makes more of memories, than ever was for true.
Even so, once in a while I’ll pluck a shamrock in the fields,
In the hot old summertime: when such beauty nature yields.
Perhaps you’d be the maid I seek, and so I’ll give it forth…
The shamrock I’ve been holding for you, high be it’s worth!
Four leaf clovers are so rare, even in the Emerald Isle fair,
But here across the ocean blue, you’ll find so few to spare!
I’ve given so many to maidens pretty, until I’ve run all out,
For not all that is fair is blessed, and so I’ve had my doubt.
My heart, it trembles at the thought of finding no maid at all,
And long I’ve sung my fairest song, and none hear my call.
So long ye willows, farewell ye pool, and dreams once fine,
If only dreams were grand enough, to make a maiden mine!
I’ve been to all the holy places, and prayed prayers aloud,
And I’ve been to all the lucky sites, where oft goes a crowd.
But prayers and luck are not enough, when love is all I need,
And so I sing of the shamrock, this knight upon noble steed!
Can you hear me from where I sing? I will hope that you can,
I have a song, but no precious ring. Yet I must be your man!
I’ve been in the societies, where secrets are often the trade;
I’ve been in the battles, where I did swing my shining blade.
I’ve lived enough for a dozen men, and have more yet to do,
And so I offer up my song, beneath a sky becoming so blue!
I hear the birds are calling, and their voices cry a symphony,
But not a single note of it, can match a fair maid’s company.
A dance is best when two there are, upon the marble floor…
Dance with me my pretty maid, so we will laugh once more!
Tie a ribbon in your hair, and pin a daisy or two right there…
Now your beauty is beyond compare, so let us Heaven dare!
Dare to dance as the blessed may, and sing like angels will…
Dare to live and love to the fullest, and embrace every thrill!
There is no point in waiting long, when I am so easy to find,
Just open your heart, tell me you care, and open your mind.
Beneath the willows, by the pool where swim the tiny fish,
Many a gentleman and maid, would oft go to make a wish.
Even I, shamrock in hand, would cast it out upon the water,
And wish for a magical kiss from some beauteous daughter.
But pools are not as magical as young minds will oft believe,
And shamrocks are but clovers with four leaves, not three!
So from the pool in woodland green, I left one summer day,
To seek my wish on my own, and so make it come my way.
But the magic of the greenwood is as less when not in view,
And time makes more of memories, than ever was for true.
Even so, once in a while I’ll pluck a shamrock in the fields,
In the hot old summertime: when such beauty nature yields.
Perhaps you’d be the maid I seek, and so I’ll give it forth…
The shamrock I’ve been holding for you, high be it’s worth!
Four leaf clovers are so rare, even in the Emerald Isle fair,
But here across the ocean blue, you’ll find so few to spare!
I’ve given so many to maidens pretty, until I’ve run all out,
For not all that is fair is blessed, and so I’ve had my doubt.
My heart, it trembles at the thought of finding no maid at all,
And long I’ve sung my fairest song, and none hear my call.
So long ye willows, farewell ye pool, and dreams once fine,
If only dreams were grand enough, to make a maiden mine!
I’ve been to all the holy places, and prayed prayers aloud,
And I’ve been to all the lucky sites, where oft goes a crowd.
But prayers and luck are not enough, when love is all I need,
And so I sing of the shamrock, this knight upon noble steed!
Can you hear me from where I sing? I will hope that you can,
I have a song, but no precious ring. Yet I must be your man!
I’ve been in the societies, where secrets are often the trade;
I’ve been in the battles, where I did swing my shining blade.
I’ve lived enough for a dozen men, and have more yet to do,
And so I offer up my song, beneath a sky becoming so blue!
I hear the birds are calling, and their voices cry a symphony,
But not a single note of it, can match a fair maid’s company.
A dance is best when two there are, upon the marble floor…
Dance with me my pretty maid, so we will laugh once more!
Tie a ribbon in your hair, and pin a daisy or two right there…
Now your beauty is beyond compare, so let us Heaven dare!
Dare to dance as the blessed may, and sing like angels will…
Dare to live and love to the fullest, and embrace every thrill!
There is no point in waiting long, when I am so easy to find,
Just open your heart, tell me you care, and open your mind.
- A Child’s Song -
A Song about Innocence
Playing on the porch, not a care in the world,
A child knows so little of the pains we endure.
Yet their hearts are open, and they understand!
It’s sad those years don’t last; they run like sand.
Sand in the glass, and time flying by too quick…
I want to slow it down, and make the sand stick.
I’ve lost too much, and I’ve cried far too long,
Yet once I was a child, and I sang a child’s song.
Rainbows and day glows, and nursery tales,
Fighting with pirates on a ship that always sails.
These are the times that we don’t want to loose,
Because once they are gone, we cannot choose.
Dancing in the grass, seeing castles in the clouds,
A child doesn’t care about all the bustling crowds.
Yet their minds are open, and they learn in time…
It’s sad we can’t keep them innocent with a rhyme.
Rhymes in the wind, and the wind blowing fierce…
I wish the wind could take us back to simpler years.
I’ve become so lost, as the wind blew me along,
But within my heart, I’m still singing a child’s song.
Rainbows and cartoon shows; places to see,
Exploring the world, and sharing good company.
These are the times that we don’t want to pass,
Because they are precious, we want them to last.
Wishing on a star, seeing all the universe above,
A child flies there with a spirit as pure as a dove.
Yet their imagination is open, and they fill it all up!
It’s sad if we forget tasting our first ice cream cup.
Memories fade so fast, and new memories arise…
I want to hold on to them all; savor each surprise.
I’ve learned so much; I know right from wrong,
Though I can still go back and sing a child’s song.
Rainbows and hair bows, and rock and roll,
Hanging out ‘till midnight, dancing out of control.
These are the times that we don’t want to end,
Because hearts break so easy: so hard to mend.
A Song about Innocence
Playing on the porch, not a care in the world,
A child knows so little of the pains we endure.
Yet their hearts are open, and they understand!
It’s sad those years don’t last; they run like sand.
Sand in the glass, and time flying by too quick…
I want to slow it down, and make the sand stick.
I’ve lost too much, and I’ve cried far too long,
Yet once I was a child, and I sang a child’s song.
Rainbows and day glows, and nursery tales,
Fighting with pirates on a ship that always sails.
These are the times that we don’t want to loose,
Because once they are gone, we cannot choose.
Dancing in the grass, seeing castles in the clouds,
A child doesn’t care about all the bustling crowds.
Yet their minds are open, and they learn in time…
It’s sad we can’t keep them innocent with a rhyme.
Rhymes in the wind, and the wind blowing fierce…
I wish the wind could take us back to simpler years.
I’ve become so lost, as the wind blew me along,
But within my heart, I’m still singing a child’s song.
Rainbows and cartoon shows; places to see,
Exploring the world, and sharing good company.
These are the times that we don’t want to pass,
Because they are precious, we want them to last.
Wishing on a star, seeing all the universe above,
A child flies there with a spirit as pure as a dove.
Yet their imagination is open, and they fill it all up!
It’s sad if we forget tasting our first ice cream cup.
Memories fade so fast, and new memories arise…
I want to hold on to them all; savor each surprise.
I’ve learned so much; I know right from wrong,
Though I can still go back and sing a child’s song.
Rainbows and hair bows, and rock and roll,
Hanging out ‘till midnight, dancing out of control.
These are the times that we don’t want to end,
Because hearts break so easy: so hard to mend.
- Elemental Six -
Five forgotten gods stood in an ancient temple,
Earth, air, fire, water, spirit… every elemental.
I saw what bold powers went before them all,
In the time before time, when I heard the call…
Across the dark seas between the bright stars,
I fought my first battles, earned my first scars!
Before the dawn of Sol’s light was yet known,
I sailed those seas, until a destiny was shown.
It’s hard to be the hero, with villains all around,
Too many expectations, and no paradise found.
Have you ever started over when all was lost?
So rough it is to begin, when so high is the cost.
There was another, her name lost like a dream,
Who shared my road, as fire does with steam!
She still watches over me from a distant realm,
Her glory and beauty do, my senses, overwhelm.
Who remembers when man was yet so young?
Yet more ancient than remembered in history…
Are those places where we all had come from!
So much is now wrapped up in clever mystery.
Do you ever look up, and think of all there is…
Beyond those things you know, of earthly bliss?
Some of us have heard the call as once before,
The music playing: telling of all that lies in store.
It’s easy to listen, when you know where to be,
Like a vision you have, that you look up and see.
Have you ever wondered which illusion is true?
It’s a universe of deception the truth could undo.
There was a song, ringing clear across the sky,
Which spoke of freedom, and truth none deny!
So many are still singing even though it’s so old,
Because the cause of liberty must always be bold.
It’s been a long road from those ancient halls…
And the elements walk amongst mankind anew.
Time itself is as just one passing cycle, after all,
Some of us were there, when it was made true!
All around us things are changing so very fast…
Sometimes it’s the people that do change at last.
Perhaps the transformation has already begun…
Somewhere else under this world’s familiar sun!
It’s hard to be human, when the mask is so thin,
There’s too many sinners, and not one original sin.
Have you ever felt we’ve met before, my friend?
All this has happened before, and will do so again.
There was another, her name lost like a dream,
Who shared my road, as fire does with steam!
She still watches over me from a distant realm,
Her glory and beauty do, my senses, overwhelm.
Five forgotten gods stood in an ancient temple,
Earth, air, fire, water, spirit… every elemental.
I saw what bold powers went before them all,
In the time before time, when I heard the call…
Across the dark seas between the bright stars,
I fought my first battles, earned my first scars!
Before the dawn of Sol’s light was yet known,
I sailed those seas, until a destiny was shown.
It’s hard to be the hero, with villains all around,
Too many expectations, and no paradise found.
Have you ever started over when all was lost?
So rough it is to begin, when so high is the cost.
There was another, her name lost like a dream,
Who shared my road, as fire does with steam!
She still watches over me from a distant realm,
Her glory and beauty do, my senses, overwhelm.
Who remembers when man was yet so young?
Yet more ancient than remembered in history…
Are those places where we all had come from!
So much is now wrapped up in clever mystery.
Do you ever look up, and think of all there is…
Beyond those things you know, of earthly bliss?
Some of us have heard the call as once before,
The music playing: telling of all that lies in store.
It’s easy to listen, when you know where to be,
Like a vision you have, that you look up and see.
Have you ever wondered which illusion is true?
It’s a universe of deception the truth could undo.
There was a song, ringing clear across the sky,
Which spoke of freedom, and truth none deny!
So many are still singing even though it’s so old,
Because the cause of liberty must always be bold.
It’s been a long road from those ancient halls…
And the elements walk amongst mankind anew.
Time itself is as just one passing cycle, after all,
Some of us were there, when it was made true!
All around us things are changing so very fast…
Sometimes it’s the people that do change at last.
Perhaps the transformation has already begun…
Somewhere else under this world’s familiar sun!
It’s hard to be human, when the mask is so thin,
There’s too many sinners, and not one original sin.
Have you ever felt we’ve met before, my friend?
All this has happened before, and will do so again.
There was another, her name lost like a dream,
Who shared my road, as fire does with steam!
She still watches over me from a distant realm,
Her glory and beauty do, my senses, overwhelm.
- New Wings to Fly -
A Song about Understanding
I was there to make you smile, but you’d rather just frown…
You’d rather wear dark rags than a beautiful gown!
I was there to sing you songs, and we laughed in the dark…
You’d rather sing to yourself in some lonely park!
Did I shine too brightly for your own eyes to look into mine?
Didn’t I give you a whole eternity of my time?
Now I wait in the shadows for some new love to come by,
And I find myself needing new wings to fly.
My heart is always breaking, but you just keep going on…
It’s like you can’t see that there’s something wrong.
It’s not enough to make the nightmares end with the light,
It’s not enough to dry the falling tears tonight!
What good are promises when you’ll just break them again?
Why not just admit that we are all born to sin!
Dance with me in the fire, and I’ll give you new wings to fly,
Why not take my hand, until it makes us both sigh!
We could kiss in the dark until the sweat pours on down…
Would you be my princess, and wear the crown?
We could watch the sun set until the night enfolds us whole,
Make of life a game, and play this brand new role!
Too seriously you take life, and you’ll lose all your desire…
So why not take my hand, and we’ll dance in the fire!
You’re just waiting in the shadows; you’re the same as I,
Soon you’ll find yourself needing new wings to fly.
Your heart is always breaking, in the light of a new sun…
It’s like you can’t see that you’ve only just begun.
It’s not enough to think the nightmares will stay away;
It’s not enough to just sit around and pray!
What good are prayers when your heart is not sincere?
Why not just admit that we all give in to fear!
But dance with me in the fire, and we’ll touch the sky…
We can give each other brand new wings to fly!
A Song about Understanding
I was there to make you smile, but you’d rather just frown…
You’d rather wear dark rags than a beautiful gown!
I was there to sing you songs, and we laughed in the dark…
You’d rather sing to yourself in some lonely park!
Did I shine too brightly for your own eyes to look into mine?
Didn’t I give you a whole eternity of my time?
Now I wait in the shadows for some new love to come by,
And I find myself needing new wings to fly.
My heart is always breaking, but you just keep going on…
It’s like you can’t see that there’s something wrong.
It’s not enough to make the nightmares end with the light,
It’s not enough to dry the falling tears tonight!
What good are promises when you’ll just break them again?
Why not just admit that we are all born to sin!
Dance with me in the fire, and I’ll give you new wings to fly,
Why not take my hand, until it makes us both sigh!
We could kiss in the dark until the sweat pours on down…
Would you be my princess, and wear the crown?
We could watch the sun set until the night enfolds us whole,
Make of life a game, and play this brand new role!
Too seriously you take life, and you’ll lose all your desire…
So why not take my hand, and we’ll dance in the fire!
You’re just waiting in the shadows; you’re the same as I,
Soon you’ll find yourself needing new wings to fly.
Your heart is always breaking, in the light of a new sun…
It’s like you can’t see that you’ve only just begun.
It’s not enough to think the nightmares will stay away;
It’s not enough to just sit around and pray!
What good are prayers when your heart is not sincere?
Why not just admit that we all give in to fear!
But dance with me in the fire, and we’ll touch the sky…
We can give each other brand new wings to fly!
