Snow Angel

I plunked down in the snow,
Then I let my arms flow.
When I got up to go,
A snow angel to show.


Written and enacted in January 2011.

Persistence

I give my speech for the Grammy award,
I'm before my TV set.
They love my song more than anything else,
Didn't start to write it yet.
But I can make this dream come to pass
With persistence, persistence out the ass.

Have the goal in sight, be prepared for a fight.
It's true though it's crass, takes persistence out the ass.

My friend knows where the diploma will hang,
He's just started back to school.
With his great mind he'll be tops in his field,
Once he proves he's not a fool.
But he can be the best in his class
With persistence, persistence out the ass.

Have the goal in sight, be prepared for a fight.
It's true though it's crass, takes persistence out the ass


Written in 1992, posting on the eve of the Grammy Awards. Inspired by my friend David who used the expression and since got his diploma. He's still waiting for my to get the Grammy.............

Gabrielle Giffords

She's asking for toast
That's something to boast
After a shot in the head
That could've left her dead

The progress is slow
The world wants to know
It seems easier to cope
When we're given signs of hope


Written Feb 9, 2011 after receiving the news.

Walter's Variety

Two sisters travel a mile down the road.
On foot it's a hike, much faster by bike.
What motivates them to leave their abode?

They're off to Walter's Variety store.
It's gooey and sweet, or an icecream treat.
Spent their allowance and wishing for more.

Years later wonder if Walter's still there.
For neighborhood kids, or hitting the skids,
And needing to close, life robbing them bare.

Lost

I don't want to be the boss!
I don't want to be in charge!
I can't handle this loss!
This hole is too large!

I don't want to be alone!
I don't want to feel this hole!
I can't be on my own!
I miss his kind soul!

At 33, that's too early to leave me!


Written for Niko who lost Eric to cancer 12/26.

Up Close

My yearbook inscription would be the same if I could choose it: Be happy, healthy, and successful, and always listening to music. I went with my mom and younger sister to Pop concerts, then I switched to Rock. I’d leave the shows still feeling giddy, thrilled, charged, and once in shock. My first time seeing U2 in Boston, sitting so far away, I never dreamed I’d later be so close when Bono started Sunday Bloody Sunday! A few rows back, with seats behind the stage in Pittsburgh – May 2001, I’m not sure if I cried or froze I was so overcome. I still get emotional when telling about that night! I’ve seen them in three more cities, but that’s still my highlight


Submitted and published on givethegiftofmusic.info under Share Your Memories

House Concert

We're sittin' in the round
Producing a sweet sound
Not a nicer group found
Maybe not renowned
But talent to astound
Songs fun and profound
As the evening unwound
And more cider was downed


Inspired by friend Karen's house concert last night