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Songwriter's Sonnet

Songwriter's Sonnet Come, sit here beside me – it’s where you belong. Hand me my guitar – I’ll sing you a song About roads I have traveled and bridges I've crossed On destiny’s journey from where I was lost. I can tell you of victories in faraway lands Fighting for causes no one understands. I've written of dangers that no man should face – I have written of things that time can’t erase Wanderlust drove me, for so many years, Through miles of wasteland and rivers of tears. I've been there and done that in so many things - I've written the songs that Destiny sings. My last song will be about that shining star That led me to Paradise – here, where you are. Written by John Posey 11/02/13

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 9/3/2014 1:35:00 PM
Oh, WOW, thank you John, for the compliment. I like the line... Texas could corral such beauty.. Very Poetic... LINDA
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Date: 9/3/2014 11:19:00 AM
Ha Ha, How do you know about my Texas Sun... I like your reply
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John Posey
Date: 9/3/2014 1:16:00 PM
Of all the words I could have written, the one that fits me is simply "SMITTEM"... Besides, only Texas could corral such beauty.... Yahoo, darlin' ....... Jake
Date: 9/2/2014 9:45:00 AM
ha, My eyes, never lie ...PD
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John Posey
Date: 9/2/2014 4:50:00 PM
When the Texas sun sets in the West, your words insure a peaceful rest...... Jake
Date: 8/29/2014 10:05:00 AM
Hi John, Thank You For replying to my comment :) LINDA
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John Posey
Date: 9/2/2014 4:44:00 PM
PD, You are indeed a vision of loveliness..... You make me proud to be a Texan...... Jake
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John Posey
Date: 8/29/2014 12:13:00 PM
Just to know that your eyes were on my creativity fills my old heart with pride..... Love Ya...... Jake
Date: 8/24/2014 10:45:00 AM
John, Stopping by to check out a few of the featured poems:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. Always~ LINDA
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John Posey
Date: 8/28/2014 1:27:00 PM
Ty Dearest PD.....Your comments are inspiring..... Love Ya.... Jake
Date: 8/22/2014 8:32:00 PM
lovely, just lovely. :-)Christine
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John Posey
Date: 8/23/2014 10:47:00 AM
Thank you, Christine..... for visiting my page..... Your comments are appreciated........ Jake
Date: 8/20/2014 2:08:00 PM
I really enjoyed reading this beautiful sonnet John...It's so rythmically written...You did a wonderful job of it :) Ana
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John Posey
Date: 8/20/2014 9:41:00 PM
Thank you, Ann..... This one came fairly easy and I was blessed to have it given for me to write.....Your comment is graciously received....Love ya...... Jake
Date: 8/18/2014 12:05:00 PM
I like your sweet song. Congrats on the selection. dver
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John Posey
Date: 8/18/2014 6:20:00 PM
Thank you, my friend, this one came easy for whatever reason.... I'm glad you liked it..... Jake
Date: 7/29/2014 4:45:00 PM
Very nice Jake. I like the relaxed and peaceful tone, age and experience will do that when its done with heart and wonderful to know there was a fateful star to lead him to love.
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Date: 7/29/2014 5:50:00 PM
Diana, if you liked this one I believe you will enjoy this one...... http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=434256 ...... Jake
Date: 7/1/2014 9:21:00 PM
Beautiful write!!!! BBBBravoooooooooo!!!!
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Date: 5/31/2014 10:58:00 AM
Beautiful and refreshing sonnet... I think you found the perfect subject... and you did it sooo well.
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Date: 5/13/2014 1:09:00 PM
Hi John, Strong Sonnet with nice images. It comes together well at the end. Keep up the good work. Regards, Earl
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Date: 5/5/2014 8:56:00 PM
This beautiful piece really resonates with the way I see the songwriting discipline. :)
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Date: 4/18/2014 7:01:00 PM
well-written and well-deserving of a win! congratulations!
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Date: 4/18/2014 3:52:00 PM
Hi John, congratulations...:) ... By the way I have something to say to all who supported my ANY POEM # 19 contest. Shame on me, Shame on me! Please forgive me, for not taking the time, to CONGRATULATE and adore all the winning poems for a second or third time. I AM VERY LATE:(-- I was a little mad at the world. However, this is my winning list, I will give everyone the same love and support. I'm dropping by with a Copy Paste note from the bottom of my heart. I am sorry, it's not like me, to walk away, as if nothing. Truly, I appreciate every winning poem, and HM. LOVE LINDA
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Date: 4/17/2014 3:07:00 AM
Beautiful write John ,,, puts my beats to rhyme wid this one !! Matchless n unique !! Congrats on win !!
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Date: 11/10/2013 9:48:00 AM
I must assume your poetic skills are finely honed, Jack. This sonnet is inviting in its fable-like theme. Thank you for knocking on my door. Being on the road hampers me from contributing, but I will, soon. Great guy!
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Date: 11/5/2013 12:30:00 PM
I predict that last song will be your finest. A life lived full to the brim. Affords the closing chapter, a summary of the best things adored. So looking forward to more my friend. Big hugs!
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John Posey
Date: 11/8/2013 7:08:00 AM
Your visits are so refreshing.... Thanks... Jake
Date: 11/2/2013 9:05:00 PM
Man Jake...this is good....
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John Posey
Date: 11/3/2013 2:20:00 AM
I thank you, dear heart... You couldn't have said it better with a million words...t. Love ya dearly.... Jake

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