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What Happened?
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What happened to your innocence? What happened to your dreams? What happened to your hope? What happened to your eyes that gleamed? What happened to the tooth fairy? What happen to the Easter bunny? What happened to Santa Claus? What... (more »)
Lovely Breakup Terrible Memories
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i tried so hard i tried my best gave you my all there's nothing left you stole my heart tore it in two now I'm left unsure of what to do i want to run i want to hide from all the pain he caused inside i want to scream i... (more »)
June Full Moon
On a night by the light of the great full moon, When the crickets play their melodies in June A ghostly couple in the misty blue dance In the ruins of the mossy bayou manse She was fair of face the belle of Acadia He was brave: all... (more »)
L.I.F.E.
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I open my eyes and what do I see, the most beautiful thing right in front of me. Clear blue skies and clean cut lawns, all taking place at the break of dawn. Billions of people living on Earth, And every few second’s people are giving... (more »)
When I Wake to the Honey-Sweet Light of Dawn
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When I wake to the honey-sweet light of dawn, the first thing I think of is you, and your ocean eyes, and cherry sweet lips. I walk in circles all day, trying to wake myself from this dreaming state that you have me in, and to... (more »)
The P.O.W.'s Cry
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Did they cage you on one bleary day, Ravaging your youthful fighting spirit? You now cower if the higher powers glance your way. You humbly submit without riot. Give me a chance. Let me restore your resolve. Your mind has been caught in... (more »)
But Wandering Helps...
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The fest, was best while on the crest A light; gone out with all the rest I digress; the rest went out to the west That dress, I guessed; they were mighty impressed At best, I’m a pest, on the long hard quest And yes, I detest your need to... (more »)
The Dream
I see a girl. She runs away. I follow. She leads me far away. She leads me to a black room.... (more »)
Sailing Away.
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I want to get lost in your eyes the way I get lost gazing upon the horizon of the ocean. Because when I do, I forget where I am and slowly sail to another place. One that's peaceful, one that embraces me with serenity and holds me there.... (more »)
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The Berlin Wall
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They used to scream and call my name, I simply shrugged and walked away, they were the ones to blame. They used to tell me lies to deny the Jews their freedom, but with all pain and cries I’ve heard I wish I’d never seen ‘em. Hitler’s... (more »)
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