Indar - yes, protest songs... they are so a large part of my youthful life, and even now - perhaps even as needed now.
Hope you liked the lullaby as well....
Maybe I'll post a love song next... or maybe another protest song... or.........
Aj
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Songs - the other poetry
Re: Songs - the other poetry
Ok - guess it's a love song this time..........
A Summer's Morn
She takes my hand
as only she can.
Her touch so warm
like a summer's morn.
There by my side
she becomes my guide.
I close my eyes
the outside world dies.
She keeps me safe
helps me stay strong.
My life's becoming a Love Song.
She dries my tears
laughs at my jokes.
She knows my fears
fills me with hope.
She keeps me safe
helps me stay strong.
Wrapping me in a Love Song.
Uses words that soothe
calms me with her truth.
She's always there
keeps me in her care.
She keeps me safe
helps me stay strong
I'm living a Love Song.
She takes my hand
as only she can.
Her touch so warm
like a summer's morn.
A Summer's Morn
She takes my hand
as only she can.
Her touch so warm
like a summer's morn.
There by my side
she becomes my guide.
I close my eyes
the outside world dies.
She keeps me safe
helps me stay strong.
My life's becoming a Love Song.
She dries my tears
laughs at my jokes.
She knows my fears
fills me with hope.
She keeps me safe
helps me stay strong.
Wrapping me in a Love Song.
Uses words that soothe
calms me with her truth.
She's always there
keeps me in her care.
She keeps me safe
helps me stay strong
I'm living a Love Song.
She takes my hand
as only she can.
Her touch so warm
like a summer's morn.
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Tracy Mitchell
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Re: Songs - the other poetry
Good stuff Aj. But, uh . . . its been since May 22. . . -- more please. 
Re: Songs - the other poetry
Ya, it's been a while... so here's another song from the protest genre........
...And here are the lyrics - as always, some liberties are taken when it is sung:
A Dark Day Is Dawning
Look around, America
the times are a changin'
hate and fear stoked
a dark day is dawning
Take care all you children
every woman and man
an ill wind is blowing
across this fair land
There are alternate facts
don't be confused by truth
many followed the lies
into the voting booth
Ego spawned reality
from our Toddler-in-Chief
and still no tax returns
fuel the disbelief
Slam the door on the helpless
build walls out of fear
the Lady of the Harbor
can't hold back her tears
Anger instead of warmth
hate replaces of hope
no justice for all
will they bring back the rope?
The health of the women
the care of the young
all starting to unravel
all that's been won
Look around, America
an ill wind is blowing
the times are a changin'
a dark day is dawning
...And here are the lyrics - as always, some liberties are taken when it is sung:
A Dark Day Is Dawning
Look around, America
the times are a changin'
hate and fear stoked
a dark day is dawning
Take care all you children
every woman and man
an ill wind is blowing
across this fair land
There are alternate facts
don't be confused by truth
many followed the lies
into the voting booth
Ego spawned reality
from our Toddler-in-Chief
and still no tax returns
fuel the disbelief
Slam the door on the helpless
build walls out of fear
the Lady of the Harbor
can't hold back her tears
Anger instead of warmth
hate replaces of hope
no justice for all
will they bring back the rope?
The health of the women
the care of the young
all starting to unravel
all that's been won
Look around, America
an ill wind is blowing
the times are a changin'
a dark day is dawning
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Tracy Mitchell
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Re: Songs - the other poetry
i like this one a lot. Has the feel of an anthem for voter registration drives. . .
Re: Songs - the other poetry
Colm Roe wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 7:20 pmFab voice and talent aj...I hate you
Keep music live!
Went to see these guys last Friday in Dublin...what a gig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyA01nH ... SA&index=2
Ha! I have to wait to listen. It's movie day at our house. I can hardly wait.
Re: Songs - the other poetry
Guess it has been a while since I posted a song. This one was written June 2016, recorded Feb. 2018. Based on real events.
Lyrics below. As always, singer/songwriter license when recording.
Enjoy !!!
Aj
Written In The Snow
Not quite how we planned it
Forces we didn't know
Changes in the Summer
Of plans written in the snow
Sometimes it's easy
Sometimes it's hard
Sometimes a curve ball
Can catch us of guard
Need to catch our breath
As we take it on the chin
Have to roll with the punches
Never give in
Didn't turn out
The way that we thought
The plans that we made
To spend time together
Changed in a heartbeat
Like New England weather
Plans written
In the snow
It was the week that wasn't
Filled with sadness and fear
Helpless and downhearted
Wanting you near
Somethings are easy
Somethings are hard
Somethings turn you 'round
Spin us off guard
Working thru the changes
Engulfing our sphere
Tentative plans for later
Tomorrow still unclear
Plans written
In the snow
Need to catch our breath
As we get slammed in the chest
Need to heal the heartache
Soothe your aching breast
Didn't turn out
The way that we thought
Plans written
In the snow
Copyright July 22, 2016 - All rights reserved - Aimé E Duclos
Lyrics below. As always, singer/songwriter license when recording.
Enjoy !!!
Aj
Written In The Snow
Not quite how we planned it
Forces we didn't know
Changes in the Summer
Of plans written in the snow
Sometimes it's easy
Sometimes it's hard
Sometimes a curve ball
Can catch us of guard
Need to catch our breath
As we take it on the chin
Have to roll with the punches
Never give in
Didn't turn out
The way that we thought
The plans that we made
To spend time together
Changed in a heartbeat
Like New England weather
Plans written
In the snow
It was the week that wasn't
Filled with sadness and fear
Helpless and downhearted
Wanting you near
Somethings are easy
Somethings are hard
Somethings turn you 'round
Spin us off guard
Working thru the changes
Engulfing our sphere
Tentative plans for later
Tomorrow still unclear
Plans written
In the snow
Need to catch our breath
As we get slammed in the chest
Need to heal the heartache
Soothe your aching breast
Didn't turn out
The way that we thought
Plans written
In the snow
Copyright July 22, 2016 - All rights reserved - Aimé E Duclos
Re: Songs - the other poetry
Well, it's been a long time since I posted a song on this thread. I stumbled onto this one, "The Carefree Life", this morning and thought another protest/social commentary song might be in order.
I wrote and recorded this about two years ago, and always with much singer/lyricist license.
Enjoy !!!!
The Carefree Life
Say what you want to say
Do what you want to do
Stay where you want to stay
Show what you want to show
Living a carefree life
Going with the flow
You don't want to hear about
Someone elses plight
They should just suck it up
Ain't noway it's your fight
Living a carefree life
Going with the flow
Concern for your fellow man
Is not in your pervue
You got yours, that's where it's at
It's all about you
Living the carefree life
It's all about you
Spend a day in their mocassins
You might just get a clue
But you won't upset your applecart
Cause hey, it's all about you
Living the carefree life
It's all about you
I wrote and recorded this about two years ago, and always with much singer/lyricist license.
Enjoy !!!!
The Carefree Life
Say what you want to say
Do what you want to do
Stay where you want to stay
Show what you want to show
Living a carefree life
Going with the flow
You don't want to hear about
Someone elses plight
They should just suck it up
Ain't noway it's your fight
Living a carefree life
Going with the flow
Concern for your fellow man
Is not in your pervue
You got yours, that's where it's at
It's all about you
Living the carefree life
It's all about you
Spend a day in their mocassins
You might just get a clue
But you won't upset your applecart
Cause hey, it's all about you
Living the carefree life
It's all about you
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andrewkarando99
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Re: Songs - the other poetry
Hey Andrew - I clicked on your link and came to some wonderful music and singing by Miyano Mamoru... thanks for that !!!
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin is truly a great tune, and his unique singing style makes it even better. Early this year I did a fast recording of it just for quick fun, for a good friend in need of cheering. So, with due apologies for the poor guitar, singing and recording, below is a link to it.
Enjoy.
Aj
https://darksunltd.com/aime/mp3_masters ... Master.mp3
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin is truly a great tune, and his unique singing style makes it even better. Early this year I did a fast recording of it just for quick fun, for a good friend in need of cheering. So, with due apologies for the poor guitar, singing and recording, below is a link to it.
Enjoy.
Aj
https://darksunltd.com/aime/mp3_masters ... Master.mp3