Geoffrey Brewer Poet Lyric

After After the Gold Rush

(To be sung to the tune of ‘After the Goldrush’)

Well I dreamed I was between two lifetimes
With a chance to view what I had been
I was looking for a justification 
For the replay that I had just seen
There were some deeds 
I bitterly regret
And I felt that I would cry
Wishing for a chance to clean the slate
Be forgiven for them bye and bye

There are days when I see things more clearly
When the Earth takes on a brighter hue
Every object in its right existence
No necessity to change the view
What comes to pass 
Needs no rearrange
No missed chances for which I sigh
It has been an interesting experience
I’d accept I might live or die

I was sitting in a railway station
Wondering if I should take a train
Looking up to see a destination
Should I leave or should I remain
There was a voice
On the intercom
That reminded me: when I arrive
I would have no recall where I’d come from
I’d begin upon a brand new life
 ... Begin upon a brand new life

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Gary Radice July 1, 2020 at 12:02 PM Excellent Geoffrey. I have a single of this song sung by a group called Prelude but love Neil Young's original version. Your poem has been very cleverly put together and makes for a great read. Cheers :) Gary Geoffrey Brewer July 1, 2020 at 1:05 PM Thank you very much for your comment, Gary. My favourite version is also the Prelude one.