The song “Low Rider” was written in 1974 by members of the band War and producer Jerry Goldstein and released in 1975 on their album Why Can’t We Be Friends?. The song was written during a studio jam session, with lyrics developed from inspiration by the lowrider car culture
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City of Lost Souls
City of Lost Souls The vanilla sky masked a sun desperate to break through Dreariness hung in the air like a wet blanket on hopes never to materialize Remains of life lived lay in derelict piles of rubble Dreams and memories scattered Never to be retrieved The city, a heart without a beat Ghosts ofContinue reading “City of Lost Souls”
Internal Conflict
Internal Conflict Battle weary and scarred Yet neither side retreats Surrender off the table Warring sides of lovers Ugly and vicious Fighting for life For dignity For children For peace that never comes because there is no winner in a conflict of emotions Lawyers will ultimately award the prize of lost dreams CopyrightContinue reading “Internal Conflict”
Song Lyric Sunday – What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
Brother, Brother, Brother This week, our host for Song Lyric Sunday, Jim Adams, has prompted us with Brother, Sister and Siblings. I can think of several songs but I’m curious to see what others come up with today. Maybe some siblings in a duo or band. My choice is a great song by Marvin Gaye,Continue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye”
War and Peace
War and Peace Arguments and battles aside Fighting words flying on wind taking patience its passenger Tempers calming into silence and stillness descending Lacking leverage a war lost A battle without a winner Exhausted and spent Peace is finally declared Empathy for enemy evident Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © WordContinue reading “War and Peace”
Found
Found Another Thursday rolls around and she walks to the village green slowly She will stand by the old oak tree Sure that today he will be there waiting This her new weekly ritual A pilgrimage to her lost love Longing Two years had passed since he left her to fight inContinue reading “Found”
When
When She longed for the halcyon daysWhen he would drape her in loveWhen the sun would smile on themKissing their skinWhen the birds would sing their songand the flowers danceWhen they would find shadeunder the Royal Poincianaand watch the paradeof soldiers marching She longed for the halcyon daysbefore he left heralone and bereftWhen she thought sheContinue reading “When”
Immorality
The politics of yet another day Causing a stir amongst the masses Spirited conversations ignite One voice louder than the next A proverbial battle of the classes A line is drawn in the sand That no one dares to cross You fear for your life Silence might be best Your beliefs your albatross Tantamount toContinue reading “Immorality”
Poetry For Healing 