Dark Lady, I'Ll Take It Like a Man

Living in a house divided, too much to endure
Save up all your tears, you’ll soon be on your own
Love and understanding, how should I ask for more
I know sooner or later, we all sleep alone

Save up all your tears, you’ll soon be on your own
My dear, you haven’t seen the last of me
I know sooner or later, we all sleep alone
Dark lady, I’ll take it like a man, you'll see

My dear, you haven’t seen the last of me
Loving you is all I really want to do
Dark lady, I’ll take it like a man, you'll see
A song for the lonely, right now, I’ll sing for you

Loving you is all I really want to do
Whatever you're searching, I hope you find it
A song for the lonely, right now, I’ll sing for you
With you it’s all or nothing, stars have aligned it

Whatever you're searching, I hope you find it
I’d make it better now if I could turn back time
With you it’s all or nothing, stars have aligned it
But that’s the way of love; to give up is a crime

I’d make it better now if I could turn back time
Believe me; I was happy when I found someone
But that’s the way of love; to give up is a crime
I wasn’t strong enough, life had not yet begun

Believe me; I was happy when I found someone
After all, my poor heart was one that only grieves
I wasn’t strong enough, life had not yet begun
I was lost in a world of gypsies, tramps and thieves

After all, my poor heart was one that only grieves
I was still a prisoner of life’s lonely games
I was lost in a world of gypsies, tramps and thieves
And now, you’ve pulled the trigger, just like Jesse James

I was still a prisoner of life’s lonely games
Love and understanding, how should I ask for more
And now, you’ve pulled the trigger, just like Jesse James
Living in a house divided, too much to endure



4/4/18
Contest; Music Pantoum
Sponsor; Silent One

Tribute to Cher

All singles
Titles below


Living in a House Divided
Save Up All Your Tears
Love and Understanding
You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me
We All Sleep Alone
Dark Lady
Take it Like a Man
All I Really Want to Do
I hope You Find It
If I Could Turn Back Time
All or Nothing
I Found Someone
Believe
The Way of Love
Strong Enough
After All
Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves
Prisoner
Just Like Jesse James
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Haight Avatar
May 30, 2018 at 2:24 PM
Excellent job weaving these song titles into the Pantoum form, Mike! Congrats on your fine win. Sandra
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May 30, 2018 at 3:06 PM
Thank you so much, Sandra xxoo
Roper Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 4:25 PM
Awesome creative verse, Mike, congratulations on your Pantoum win... Hugs Eve
Gentile Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 5:06 PM
Thanks so much, Eve xxoo
Sands Avatar
May 26, 2018 at 7:26 AM
Congratulations Mike for you excellent win :)
Gentile Avatar
May 26, 2018 at 8:00 AM
Thanks much, Heidi, Happy Saturday xxoo
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May 25, 2018 at 10:47 AM
Congrats, Mike! I recognized the Cher titles from the very outset. Good write!
Gentile Avatar
May 25, 2018 at 12:30 PM
Thanks so much, Dale !!!
Pett Avatar
May 25, 2018 at 5:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Mike with your excellent pantoum, Cher great artist, and great poem. :))
Gentile Avatar
May 25, 2018 at 7:31 AM
Thanks so much, Roy!!
Ashley Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 9:00 PM
Wonderful use of the song tiles, Mike. They melt beautifully into the sad imagery and rhythm and rhyme of your excellent pantoum. Congratulations on your fantastic win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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May 25, 2018 at 7:30 AM
Thank you so much Susan xxoo
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May 24, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Back with CONGRATS on your top placement Mike!! Well deserved! ~Judy
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May 24, 2018 at 3:07 PM
Thank so much, Judy xxoo
Pandit Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 2:01 PM
Back with congrats..a well deserved first place Mike.
Gentile Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 3:07 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay !!
Gentry Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 1:55 PM
Congratulations on your #1 win 8n the music pentoum contest with Cher!!! Well done!
Gentile Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 3:07 PM
Thank you Susan xxoo
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May 24, 2018 at 1:38 PM
- Congratulations on your wonderful 1st place in the competition, a great music choice Mike :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gentile Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 1:52 PM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise xxoo
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May 24, 2018 at 12:45 PM
Hi Mike, This is a good tribute to Cher in the Pantoum form. You incorporated the song titles and made a wonderful piece. I like Cher by the way. Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest:-) Alexis
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May 24, 2018 at 1:10 PM
Thank you so much, Alexis xxoo
One Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 11:53 AM
I never had you down as a Cher lover, this is amazing Mike, love the story you told, it seems so realistic.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Gentile Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 1:10 PM
Thanks so much, Silent One!! Yep, Diana, Cher, love all my divas. I am way excited, thanks so much for the top placement!!!
Thomas Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 8:38 AM
Oh man Mike this is wonderful! I do not have the focus to try one this long.
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 12:34 PM
Thank you so much, Shadow of the Past, It was fun to try !!
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April 5, 2018 at 7:21 AM
Fantastic! I'm sure Cher would enjoy it, Perhaps a new hit for her. Mike, you should win.
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April 5, 2018 at 9:07 AM
You are WAY too kind but I certainly appreciate your encouragement, thanks !!!
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April 4, 2018 at 2:20 PM
Wow! This is awesome Mike!! I had forgotten all about Cher. She was one of my favorites in my younger years. (My first album was Half Breed!) Best of luck in the contest! ~Judy
Gentile Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 2:37 PM
Thanks Judy, I have been a fan since I was 10!! xxoo
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April 4, 2018 at 11:56 AM
Excellent ..well written poem, Mike, using all the titles.. Beautiful sad and great imagery :) luck in the contest ..hugs Eve ~`*
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April 4, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve, it was fun to try xxoo
Sands Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Wow Amazing Mike! You did so very well with this! Happy Wednesday! Good luck in the contest :)
Gentile Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Thanks so much, Heidi, I really appreciate it Happy Wednesday xxoo
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April 4, 2018 at 11:08 AM
Your poem reads and flows well, Mike. Glad to see you didn't bold the song titles..highlighting crowds words all over and interrupts the reader's attention, in my opinion. Best for a win, Mike.
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April 4, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Thank so much, Vijay, I'm glad that worked out !!!
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