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The Cape

He trusted in his instincts, never did as he was told, always knowing he would make it, he was garrulous and bold. He listened to the wind and took direction from the stars, he always knew that he could fly, the question was, how high? Trusting in the ragged cape forever fastened to his back, like Superman he saved the world his courage never lacking. People said he's foolish, always acting like a kid, he did not know he could not fly and so one day he did. He's one of those who knows that life is just a leap of faith, spread your arms and hold your breath and always trust your cape.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 12/14/2015 2:46:00 PM
Hi Keith, this is great, thanks for sharing. I see the similarity. Yup...great minds!
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 12/14/2015 3:04:00 PM
Thanks for checking this one out... it's an adaptation of a song by Guy Clark, an old singer/songwriter idol of mine. He sang with Townes Van Zandt, 2 performers you would do well to catch on youtube. Best wishes, Keith
Date: 10/21/2014 9:53:00 AM
Definitely a very charming piece. I loved it!
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