Other Side of the Rainbow

It was on the other side of the rainbow
When I slid into a dream
I guess at that time nothing was, as it truly seemed
People came and people went
The needle played my blues
Through the rainbow dreams into leprechaun schemes
I was Papa Smurf with the magic brew
I built a Crystal Castle
On the shores of nevermore
I guess sometimes I wonder, “What was I searching for”
Beauty danced with big brown eyes
Though the faces always changed
Many times I slept with gals I thought were rather strange
Magic slides that no one hides
I wonder where they go?
I once slid down the rainbow just to see the show
The stars are bright it’s a beautiful night
Moonbeams illuminating mushrooms all around
Here by my house crickets and frogs are the only sound
Fairies dance like fireflies 
It’s really quite the sight
Ever tripped down Hollywood and Vine on a Friday night
I have lived through many dreams
Shared many angels souls
Shattered dreams and broken schemes, nothing but empty goals
Broken hearts torn apart
Blowing in the wind
Like fairy dust you just can’t trust
Not even your closest friend
I dove into a crystal pool on the other side of the hill
I swear sometimes in my ears I can hear the ringing still
I rode upon the tornado just to go spinning through the sound
Landed in a concrete room bouncing all around
Leprechauns and rainbows
Unicorn’s beautiful and white
When I finally kicked the horse
It wasn’t a pretty sight
Like a frog on the log or a sick old dawg
Just a skeleton in a box
With the strength of Arthur's sword and trust in the Lord
I shattered a thousand locks
Now I’m back on this side of the rainbow
And every thing’s looking bright
My Guinevere is here and I love her dear
She is such a lovely sight
Trials come like waterfalls
Flooding though our life
I truly am a lucky man to face them with my wife
Well let’s gig the frog and fire up the log
We’ll roast us a pig tonight
Life is good in my neighborhood
Nary a single vice
The other side of the rainbow now seems so very far away
I guess that is really about all I have to say
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 12/29/2012 1:48:00 PM
Michael..a wonderful story you tell...pd
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Date: 9/18/2010 8:05:00 AM
good read i really like your thoughts.
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Date: 12/18/2009 5:52:00 PM
Michael dear! Thank you for participating in my contest and congratulations on your win. I love the colors of your rainbow. Love, Lainie
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Date: 12/18/2009 8:15:00 AM
Hi Michael, Congrats on your win in Elaine's contest, "Tell Me A Story", very well deserved! Love Light Patricia
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Date: 12/18/2009 12:07:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Elaine's contest Michael.Rgds Brian
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Date: 12/17/2009 6:35:00 PM
Congratulations Michael, with this beautiful entry to Elaine's contest!! Wonderful poem, like a fairy tale! Have a happy holiday, and a blessed Christmas with your beautiful family! Love, Carrie
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Date: 12/17/2009 2:09:00 PM
Congratulations on your success in Elaine's contest with this poem, MJ. Wishing you holiday joy, Carolyn
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Date: 12/17/2009 1:43:00 PM
What a creative story. Thought provoking too. Congratulations being one of the winners in Elaine's contest. Enjoy your honor. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 11/12/2009 1:39:00 PM
Quite a written piece this, i have never taken drugs, but i can probably bet many many things have been seen, remembered and forgotten in the taking of them >> James
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Date: 11/2/2009 1:38:00 AM
Mesmerizing !... Truly Mesmerizing. The Dialect is Delectable, Imaginitive, Flowing, and taking us to the Heart of the Storyteller. The Honesty Comes Ringing Thru... Crystal, The Horse... It's Ok ... From Great Pain, Comes The Richest Gain ... Humility !Obviously, The Prodigal Son, Has Returned ... God Bless You and Your Wife and Family, Michael ... This is going into my Fav's... MoonBee
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Date: 11/1/2009 9:58:00 AM
Introspective and thoughtful narrative, Michael,.. excellent... u are a success story for the Lord... He uses us all in different ways to give Him glory... through your poetry u have accomplished that.. what a testimony u have become... God bless.. and thankxxx for enjoying my poem today ... have a blessed Sunday... Linda-Marie
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Date: 10/29/2009 5:49:00 AM
Very descriptive and thought provoking Mike. I really enjoyed it to the last line,keep writing.God Bless,PRINCE
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Date: 10/28/2009 9:17:00 AM
Another awesome write from you, Michael. Line #8 I think you want to begin with "I" rather than "A" and, Line #20 you want to say "I once slid ..." as opposed to "I once slide" ... just a couple of typos that caught my eye and my perfectionism can be a character defect .... Have a wonderful Holiday weekend and don't eat too much candy ... LOL
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Date: 10/19/2009 8:30:00 PM
Very interesting.
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Date: 10/19/2009 3:44:00 PM
Bravo Michael.. beautiful, highly descriptive, emotional, and poignant... your words flow like a river of regret then resurrection... u are a seasoned talent... Linda-Marie
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Date: 10/19/2009 12:52:00 PM
Well Michael you are a lucky guy to have the wife by your side. You have been on a roller coaster ride but I'm so glad your feet are on solid ground. God Bless. Leon
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Date: 10/19/2009 8:09:00 AM
Another wonderful poem today, Michael....it's so nice to see the great work you have been posting lately! ~ Carrie
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Date: 10/19/2009 6:47:00 AM
And you said it all so very well Michael. Keep on keeping on . Love and blessings to you and yours, Carol YF4L
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Date: 10/19/2009 6:07:00 AM
On the other side of the rainbow where all dreams come true is a faraway place isn't it. I love the way that you put it into words for today. Keep writing. Sara
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