Deep within the lyrics

 

 

Deep within the lyrics

 

 

The closest thing I know to love­

Is something I am thinking of

In every sorted worry that my mind decides to share

 

While drinking heavy in the past

Inside the shadows I now cast

The bottom of the bottle lets me know I am aware

 

Collecting on a shouldered score

Finding it is nothing more

Than voiced in my confessions of imaginary scenes

 

Reaching for a photograph

Searching for its aftermath

Tuning off the station in the middle of my dreams  

 

The fury of this drunken bliss

Reminds me of your tender kiss

Though never having felt it, it is something that I long

 

For in the end this fairy tale

Reminds me of my quest to fail

Deep within the lyrics of some broken hearted song

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Marie]

Some songs hold such painful memories...yet we put ourselves through the torture of listening to them again and again...

[Jack...]

You are so right Marie. We are definitely gluttons for punishment

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

This piece pulsates within the mind, a telling tale that negates the edge of reason really, well done.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

"For in the end this fairy tale
Reminds me of my quest to fail
Deep within the lyrics of some broken hearted song'

I can relate and it's emotional, Jack. Thanks for sharing...

[Shaun Payton]

I've seen many empty bottles in my past days...Some times we shouldn't listen to the station but appreciate the lessons of the silence. A sad tuned poem, effective, emotive, and once in a while we just gotta sing alone until the sky clears so to speak.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Shaun...I'll drink to that.

[Shaun Payton]

Cheers! You're welcome Jack

[joshua sky]

This poem makes me think of when I listen to Hank Williams Sr. Oh the conversations you guys could have I'm sure.

Excellent as always...:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. Me and Hank...go figure.

[Sami Khalil]

Tender and raw emotions of forlorn love with the aching of the poet's pen. Mighty are those quests and hurtful if they fail but at least we tried...Excellent...:)..........

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Sami. I guess all we can do is try and then dance alone.

[Sami Khalil]

So true...You are welcome...:).....................

[kublakhan27]

This is on my shortlist of favourites from your catalogue my friend. Needless to say I know you put your heart and soul into everything you write, but I get an especially person vibe reading this one. Wonderful work as always Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much my friend. Just singing a sad song.

[kublakhan27]

Always a pleasure Jack...we must all sing those tunes from time to time, such is the life of a poet.

[Brittany Zedalis]

You poured raw emotions into this, and it turned out sad and beautiful. Thank you for posting it!

[Jack...]

Thanks once again for visiting my world today. You are always a welcome guest.

[Pryde Foltz]

For in the end this fairy tale
Reminds me of my quest to fail
Deep within the lyrics of some broken hearted song

There is a fine country song in the making, for sure.

[Jack...]

Yes ma'am. Thanks Pryde, I am always thrilled by your visits.

[Lydia Shutter]

Your well written words are resigned and hopeless. Aching and raw emotions expressed with open honesty. Through it all, the romantic longing reaches out to grab the reader. I enjoyed the rhyme scheme you used here. Jack, I hope writing these sad songs makes you feel a bit better. Sending you smiles and hugs across the miles. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Lydi. It seems that 45 has a skip in it and keeps repeating itself. Excuse me while I slap the turntable...ahh that's better. You are far to kind to me my friend.