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How can a stranger standing at the corner,
leave me breathless, in a trance...   I ask you?…
What are the chances, in such a moment,
one brief encounter could change a life?

You were the sunlight, after the rain fell
leaving me defenseless.  Makes no sense at all. ..
So, how to explain it?   A spell, that is nameless
Nothing will ever be the same
~
How can it be?  Can this be really happening?
Or is it just a dream?……
A chance encounter, that fate designed for me?....
But now, I'm floating on a cloud  

 ~
Unlikely strangers, after the thunder,
waiting for traffic, to let us move on 
Then came the static, something like magic  
      flashed to light the afternoon 
 ___

There was a rainbow, on the horizon
rising against the blue, a sign to tell me 
Spellbound, I'm flying, ...  I'm realizing
suddenly my world is something new!

I've found tomorrow, standing at the corner,
under a stoplight, and after rain fell
There at the crosswalk, lost in crossfire…
Dare I hope you felt it too?
~              
Now everyday, we cross paths at the corner,  and
I've seen you come, and go …….
I'm left to wonder, do you know? 
          And could you feel the same way that I do? 

What are the chances, someday on that corner
you'll take my hand, and know that it's forever?
With recognition, divine intervention
We'll never walk alone again…....                   again…………again….


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Lyrics for music written by Kevin Kern   "Chance Encounter"  
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y1hDSBlvkU)

Inspired by the contest: "Fun With Lyrics"  
Sponsor: Craig Cornish
2/5/18

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 2/28/2018 5:07:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved Trophy win Carrie! Almost 4 trophies in a row! Spectacular Carrie, and a testament to your talent! Hugs, Connie xxoo
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Date: 2/22/2018 9:56:00 AM
Such a beautiful, well-written poem to go with that music, Carrie! Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win! Great to see you back! Hugs, Sandra
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Carrie Richards
Date: 2/22/2018 10:35:00 AM
Thank you for the warm welcome back, Sandra! It is nice to be among my poet friends again.! And thanks for checking out my poem/lyrics! This was fun to do :)
Date: 2/18/2018 12:28:00 PM
Congratulations on your very well deserved first place win Carrie! Beautifully crafted lyric :) ~Judy
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Carrie Richards
Date: 2/18/2018 5:31:00 PM
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. It was enjoyable to fantasize this encounter!
Date: 2/18/2018 10:07:00 AM
This is wonderful, Carrie, and is so reminiscent of a moment I had years ago ... I started to write a poem about it but didn't finish, but now I'll HAVE to, for the sheer fact that you will relate to it, (and I don't feel so alone) ... though it went a bit further. Absolutely superb write, and a deserving win! Blessings and congrats! :-)
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Carrie Richards
Date: 2/18/2018 5:30:00 PM
Thank you very much Gregory. I do hope you will finish your poem and share this experience that I imagined in these lyrics. I can imagine it clearly and would love you to share your 'true to life' encounter. Please do !! Thanks for stopping by my poem :)
Date: 2/17/2018 3:26:00 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win, Carrie. The magic comes through in a wonderful way. Superbly done.
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Carrie Richards
Date: 2/17/2018 3:50:00 PM
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you very much !
Date: 2/17/2018 3:03:00 PM
Ah, Imagine my surprise---what a natural you are. if there were still a tin pan alley you would be the queen. You have that romantic sense without being mushy and with just the right amount of loving. Tough to do but your lyrics are always there.
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Carrie Richards
Date: 2/17/2018 3:50:00 PM
Omygoodness, Craig! Thank you so much for such a great welcome back ! I sort of wiggled in the back door, and of course couldn't resist one of your lyric contests ~~:) Thank you for finding music that inspires me to write again. It has been awhile ! But such fun to do:)
Date: 2/6/2018 11:57:00 AM
Scout's honor, I was just reading my old poems and had my heart warmed from your many comments. Then, here you are with a new piece!! IS HELL FREEZING OVER? It better be. ;) I love what you did here!!!
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Carrie Richards
Date: 2/6/2018 8:36:00 PM
Ahhh...so nice to know you are still here, and hope that means you are still writing !! I'll have to check you out and see for myself! I have been away from Soup for so long, I've almost forgotten my way around!But caught wind of this lyric contest, and couldn't resist. I'm always a sucker for the melancholic Kevin Kern contests.... Somehow brings out my sappy side !!! LOL !But it's fun to be back !!
Date: 2/5/2018 4:53:00 PM
your poetry has been missed dear poet and you arrive with this wonderful story of dreams and wonder...good luck with the contest...hope all has been well with you and family
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Date: 2/6/2018 9:55:00 AM
Thank you for the welcome back, Frederic. I'm doing fine, and thanks for asking !! I've missed out and have missed many friends...such as you! It was nice to be inspired by this lovely music, and fun to write again.! Thanks for stopping by. I've got to catch up and see what you've been up to as well !! :)
Date: 2/5/2018 3:07:00 PM
This is a really sad song Carrie, at first I thought it might be fictional.. Nice to see you posting, I hope you are well..
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Carrie Richards
Date: 2/5/2018 3:30:00 PM
Thank you Silent One......you are always kind! Thanks for asking.. I'm doing very well :) This is fiction of course, but I always find something melancholic in Kevin Kern songs it seems! Felt good to write something again. :)
Date: 2/5/2018 2:45:00 PM
You made a difficult task look like it was fun. Enjoyed reading your work..Sara
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Date: 2/5/2018 3:30:00 PM
It was a fun one to write for. I always enjoy the music Craig chooses ! Thanks Sara for stopping by :)
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