Glory Days

I drove through town the other day

I’ve been away so long

I closed my eyes and slipped away

emotions were so strong

The Chattahoochee glory days

still live within my mind

Amazing people shared their lives

to me they were so kind

I thank the leaders in that town

they helped us at the fork

Doc Richardson and Lafayette

Lamar and Sheriff York

The spirits of our childhood friends

still gather at the lake

Although we left so long ago

our ties they never break

We danced and sang to Moody Blues

Ole Peat Moss led the way

Gene Tipton played a mean guitar

those were the good ole days

I thought of others that we knew

who died before their time

Dear friends and neighbors to us all

some left us in their prime

My mind replayed a thousand joys

from days so long ago

I drove out to the lake once more

and then I had to go

I watched the city disappear

as we all drove away

I wiped away a tear or two

I’ll come another day

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My Pledge

I pledge to love you all my life

no matter what may come

There's nothing you will face alone

our love has just begun

I open up my heart and soul

there's nothing hid from you

I'll always be there by your side

there's nothing we can't do

I give to you this precious gift

please take it from my hands

And now I'll give my solemn oath

then wear your wedding band

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The Painting

She walked into my dreams last night

so beautiful and fair

Her eyes like diamonds shining bright

amazing auburn hair

I reached out for my painting brush

when slumber set me free

My thoughts to bring her back again

so she could be with me

As hours pass she starts to form

the canvass comes alive

The stranger from my vivid dream

at last she has arrived

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Ablaze

I saw her from across the room

she turned to see me too

A subtle smile upon her face

I had to see this through

I walked up to her with a rose

she shared with me her wine

We danced together all night long

and both lost track of time

Delightful perfume and her scent

my senses all ablaze

Our hearts were beating rapidly

into our souls we gazed

So beautiful and delicate

a princess in my arms

From time to time we shared a kiss

she won me with her charms

And then the music went away

we held each other tight

The future now in front of us

our life begins tonight

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What Have I Done

I married just a week ago

my dreams had all come true

But now I wonder what I've done

I'm feeling kinda blue

Contemporary furniture 

she placed in every room

She sold off everything I had

and threw out my old broom

My man cave now is full of tosh

the fridge cannot be found

the flat screen now is somewhere else

old Yellers at the pound

She's gone and changed up everything

who does she think she is?

What happened to the partnership?

She's not the same ole Liz

And now the weekly card game goes

no contact with my pals

She has to have some time alone

a night out with the gals

Oh woe is me what have I done?

a monster I have wed

I'm doomed to watch the nightly news

and then go off to bed

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I'll Follow On

So much of life a struggle now

the years have gone so fast

I'm grateful for the memories

and pleasures from my past

The road ahead is fraught with fear

my friends are numbered few

The courage is so hard to find

and strength to see me through

I think of Mother and my Dad

so wish that they were here

Although they left so long ago

their presence I feel near

I'll follow on the best I can

and try to make you proud

Will move on to a better place

then meet you in the clouds

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Perhaps

She walked across my mind today

and left me with a smile

I then replayed my memories

of her for quite a while

Spring break is still a blur to me

we all had so much fun

The highlight was in meeting her

our friendship had begun

I'd like to plan another trip

to see her once again

Perhaps will find that we can be

a little more than friends

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My Bucket List

I have so much I want to do

before I'm laid to rest

I want to see and do it all

complete my bucket list

I want to shout from mountain tops

and sail in clear blue seas

To travel all around the world

and see the Redwood trees

My fear is that I'll wait too long

and then I cannot go

The years they now go flying by 

and aging takes its toll

The time has come to set aside

the life I've come to know

Fulfill the dreams I put away

so many years ago

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Crushed

Great sadness is my portion now

I watched you walk away

It seems so unbelievable

I even begged you’d stay

We’ve been together for so long

I can’t believe it’s true

In just a moment all was gone

I’m still in love with you

You said you loved me many times

and that you’d never leave

I gave you everything I had

my heart was on my sleeve

How can you leave me just like this

without a reason why?

Although my heart is breaking now

you will not see me cry

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Indifference

Another day has drifted by

forever it’s now gone

What hopes and opportunities

for me are now withdrawn

I’ve watched so many days go by

Indifference my first choice

When moments cried  my name out loud

I never raised my voice

I feel so cold and all alone

There’s no one in my life

This horrid place I find myself

It cuts me like a knife

I want to break out of this cell

forever to be free

To be a part of someone’s life

perhaps a family

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Esmeralda

Sweet slumber hold me close

for just an hour more

I don’t want to leave her

of this I implore

Her face is now fading

I must now return 

Oh let me go to her

for her my heart yearns

Esmeralda... my love

don’t leave me just now

I’ll rush to you darling

and find you somehow

I’ll meet the Dreamweaver

a pact we will make

I'll sleep on forever

and never awake

So wait for me darling

don’t go far away

I’ll be there by morning... 

with you I will stay

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