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While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Alone in the dim there's a candle there gleaming
While these strings sweetly sing.
I see your face in a vision that's fleeting
As soft chords gently cry.

You couldn't know how much I love you,
You don't even know my name.
I've watched you stride laughing and lovely,
Confident in your fame.

I wish I could share this song that I wrote you
While these strings sweetly sing.
Then touch your hand as I bid you adieu
As soft chords gently cry.

You couldn't know how much I love you,
You don't even know my name.
I've watched you stride laughing and lovely,
Confident in your fame.

So here I shall play, with my love's inspiration
While these strings sweetly sing.
And be content with my dream's consolation
As soft chords gently cry.



Feb. 13, 2013  For Heather's Beatles Contest
One of my favorite melodies ever written by anyone.
These are lyrics written to George Harrison's melody

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  1. Date: 3/20/2013 3:45:00 PM

    Congratulations on your fine win with this fine poem, Craig. And on all those other recent wins I notice, now, that you've racked up. - Red

  1. Date: 3/16/2013 12:21:00 PM

    Craig.. Congratulations on your win :-) PD

  1. Date: 3/15/2013 10:37:00 PM

    Congrats on your win Craig...... cheers

  1. Date: 3/15/2013 1:23:00 PM

    Congratulations Craig a stunning entry xx

  1. Date: 3/15/2013 12:50:00 AM

    Craig - I was singing the song in my head while reading your lyrics ...Perfect fit...Love the two repeating second lines in each verse...Great write and congratulations, my friend - Tim

  1. Date: 3/14/2013 7:25:00 PM

    One of my favorites Beatles tunes, Craig! Congratulations!

  1. Date: 3/14/2013 4:14:00 PM

    Congratulations Craig...an outstanding poem...and well deserved win.....great song too..Donna

  1. Date: 3/14/2013 10:23:00 AM

    Harrison was a great player and writer, as I can see you are , also. RAY

  1. Date: 3/14/2013 6:19:00 AM

    Just beautiful, Craig....Congrats!

  1. Date: 3/14/2013 3:41:00 AM

    Good taste in music and a good write. Congratulations Craig.

  1. Date: 3/14/2013 1:30:00 AM

    This is really beautiful. Congratulations on your win, it's well-deserved.

  1. Date: 3/14/2013 12:47:00 AM

    Congratulations on your grand win friend Craig...two thumbs up for this great poem of yours. cheers!!! Hugs, maria

  1. Date: 3/13/2013 9:15:00 PM

    Just beautiful, Craig!! Congratulations on a super win! Always, Annalise

  1. Date: 3/13/2013 7:45:00 PM

    Great words Craig well done,,,Seren

  1. Date: 3/13/2013 5:58:00 PM

    congrats on a great win Craig...

  1. Date: 3/13/2013 2:29:00 PM

    Craig oohhhhh this is great, I love the melodic tune in my head as I read it...David

  1. Date: 3/13/2013 2:14:00 PM

    This melts my heart, and almost makes me weep!!! But remember that 'SOME OF US DO KNOW YOUR NAME"!!! And also know you are a terrific writer of heartfelt words!! (I also know you are a very kind supporter of my own work......and can't tell you how much I appreciate your encouragment and kindness. Sincerely I thank you so much for that!! It does not go unnoticed, Craig :)

  1. Date: 3/13/2013 2:07:00 PM

    Congrad's there you old softy! Light & Love

  1. Date: 3/13/2013 1:18:00 PM

    This is so amazing, emotionally stunning. Congrats on your win. A. :). Rick

  1. Date: 3/13/2013 12:12:00 PM

    Craig, I am so impressed by the fact that you took this famous (and intimidating!) title and wrote a heart-wrenching poem in the same tune as the original. Wonderful job! Congrats on your win in my contest :)

  1. Date: 2/20/2013 12:22:00 PM

    I don't know which to pity more, you or your guitar. You did a great job on this one. Real visual and emotional.

  1. Date: 2/16/2013 10:39:00 PM

    One of my favourite songs Craig..and just beautiful thoughts penned...Charma

  1. Date: 2/15/2013 8:39:00 AM

    aw... a wonderful song, Craig. One of my favorites, second only to the weeping guitar of "Still Got The Blues For You...." Best wishes in the contest. love and hugs, Catie :)

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 2/15/2013 2:27:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Ha Ha! Awesome song! hugs, catie :)
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 2/15/2013 9:28:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    You just cost me $1.29---well woth it--great song by Gary Moore
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 2/15/2013 9:03:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I am off to Itunes to check out that song to see if your music taste is perfect too!! xxoo