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The diction is fiction......The destination.....destruction.....

Chorus:

If lonely is a prison...
Lord knows I've done my time
From my lying destination,
To the truth I've left behind

There's another losing diamond,
In every card I'm dealt
I'll be holding on to nothing
Until there's nothing left

Verse:

Every word my mama said
Keeps exploding in my head
Son, it's not too late to turn around

Remembering...when my daddy left
With all those promises...unkept
Me and my old man..... share common ground

Bridge:

Silence is the hammer...
Memories are the nails...
Every path to freedom
Becomes an empty trail

Heartache is the music
Every day... the fear
Too early for confession
Too late to form a tear

Chorus:

If lonely is a prison...
Lord knows I've done my time
From my lying destination
To the truth I've left behind......


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Robert Lindley

Date: 9/19/2017 7:05:00 AM

I am in awe of this magnificent creation my friend.. You have a rare gift to be able to write like this, IMHO. a FAV...

Chuck Melugin
Date: 9/21/2017 1:33:00 PM

For this golden comment, I humbly thank you Robert. God bless, chuck

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 8/26/2017 7:54:00 AM

You appear to possess a skill that I don't, for I've never been able to write songs. Well penned.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 8/26/2017 8:38:00 AM

Thanks, Scott You possess poetic purpose and present it in excellence. Later...chuck

John Hamilton

Date: 8/3/2017 11:24:00 AM

Hi Chuck, I enjoyed this very much, if lonely is a prison...Lord knows I've done my time. This is so well written and melodic I can hear this as a great country song, that's a good sign.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 8/25/2017 10:38:00 AM

Thanks John I so appreciate your comment. Write on! chuck

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/1/2017 4:04:00 PM

Absolutely gorgeous :)

Chuck Melugin
Date: 8/22/2017 10:00:00 AM

Thanks Akkina. Your words lifted my spirit. My best, chuck

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2017 6:43:00 PM

Chuck if this were made into a song, it would flow so smoothly with its perfect beat. It's a sad song and would do well as a country tune! You got a type in your last chorus (I for IF)

Chuck Melugin
Date: 8/22/2017 9:58:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. You are appreciated! My best, chuck

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/10/2017 12:40:00 PM

Chuck, I have enjoyed your poem. I sense that it is a form of a song.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 7/16/2017 3:02:00 AM

Thanks, Darlene

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/8/2017 9:12:00 PM

Profound and oh so true; that is the way in which it works...great job.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 7/16/2017 3:01:00 AM

Thank you, M.L.

Chuck Melugin

Date: 7/7/2017 7:10:00 PM

And a big thank you Peter, Friend, Poet and an awesome addition to our planet! My best, chuck

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/5/2017 10:32:00 AM

Very cool lyrical poem, Chuck. It has emotional jolt and the juice. Excellent poetry. Love always and forever.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 7/5/2017 12:19:00 PM

Freddie, All my thanks! You were born to write and you dance in your purpose with excellence and humility, a combination worn by few. My best to you, chuck

Maria Williams

Date: 7/5/2017 8:16:00 AM

I like this lyric Chuck, it's very well written - there are no ratings unfortunately but it definitely rates a 7+...Maria

Chuck Melugin
Date: 7/5/2017 12:10:00 PM

Thanks Maria and best wishes for your wishes as they dance to your poetic music!, chuck