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Lyrics are timed to music Out there - a distant shore I’ve seen your face before It’s De’ja`vu with thoughts of you Then feelings of a loss, come tomorrow Sometime - another place I’ve seen - your smiling face It’s De’ja'vu of thoughts I knew Love is meant to be, not the sorrow I searched, beyond the stars I looked beneath the moon I know JUST KNOW - without a DOUBT My heart - will show me soon Oh way out there - a distant land That’s where - my love began Now De’ja'vu fills thoughts anew So happy again - come tomorrow So far, beyond that star We’ll kiss far beneath the moon I know, without a DOUBT My heart will show me where soon I’m sure, with wings I’ll soar With love, I knew before I’ll spread my wings I’ll learn to fly And never ever again - be broken hearted Oh we can fly with wings on high Then never ever again, we’ll be parted Synopsis of total De’ja’vu play that these lyrics were composed for: The lives of two lovers was torn apart way back in the 14th century when she was banished. The interference could have caused a Pattern shift of Destiny in the Loom of Time. Could a certain couple be the same star crossed lovers that have searched for each other through many lifetimes over the centuries? A wise mystical character from the bygone era is a keen observer and blames himself for not intervening. He also wonders that since the Earth is the cradle of humanity, would humans have progressed past the cradle in this day and age. Foot note: Ron and I love musical theater. After seeing a disappointing play, he rose to my challenge in regard to the comment he made that he could have written better. The result was De’ja’vu, a Romantic Musical. I wrote the lyrics in collaboration with him, but due to the enormous staging costs the music was never written and we abandoned the project. The lyrics for this piece have been tweaked to ‘La mer’, also known as ‘Beyond the Sea’ and one of my Dad’s favorite songs. (Wish he was here, he would have composed the music) Sorry folks, if and when we find suitable music to the lyrics of the Grand Finale, I’ll post it

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Afzal Nusker

Date: 6/26/2017 5:08:00 AM

Lovely lyric! A fave for sure.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/5/2017 5:02:00 AM

This is very lovely Maria! The music goes so well with your romantic poem. It is so sad when those who were meant to be together become parted. : )

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/5/2017 5:01:00 AM

This is lovely Maria. The music go so well with your romantic poem. It is so sad when those were meant to be together become parted. : )

James Horn

Date: 5/25/2017 5:12:00 AM

I think my son has that picture. Did Frankie Avalon sing that song? Jim

Maria Williams
Date: 5/25/2017 7:26:00 AM

Hi James, its the music La Mer that I used as a background piece to my words. The title has been changed to Beyond the Sea, and sung by many of the Greats, including Robbie Williams, possibly Frankie Avalon too, I shall have to see. Thanks for the visit James, I do appreciate it....Maria

Paul Callus

Date: 5/11/2017 12:48:00 PM

Immensely enjoyable and inspired lyrics, Maria. Most of all I like the positive attitude and outlook on a future which promises endless love and happiness. #7 Regards // paul

Maria Williams
Date: 5/12/2017 2:39:00 AM

As always it's such a joy to hear your summation of my poems, as it is my pleasure to read yours. Thank you for your high ratings...Maria

Dean Wood

Date: 5/11/2017 10:47:00 AM

Oh Maria, this is lovely. I had to go back and read it along with the music to fully appreciate what you have done with this. What a talent! A 7 from me!

Maria Williams
Date: 5/12/2017 1:49:00 AM

I so thrilled that you appreciated it. Many thanks for your compliment and the 7...Maria

Darren White

Date: 5/11/2017 10:46:00 AM

Maria, this is so lovely... déjà vu. It gave me a sense of peace. And the music fits so well with the poem. I love your explanation. But I hope you don't mind that I make my own fantasy around your poem :) I have this dream around it, of meeting somewhere beyind the stars at some time, any time.....

Maria Williams
Date: 5/12/2017 1:51:00 AM

Your comments are always welcome dear Darren. You have my full permission to put yourself into whatever fantasy you may imagine - especially if it makes you good. So glad it appealed to you...Maria

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/11/2017 7:27:00 AM

Following the lyrics and the deja vu theme one cannot escape the philosophy of eternal recurrence dearest Maria! A romantic poem that lasts for centuries and takes one around the world with the splendid images and the sound of music! Much enjoyed my friend. A seven!

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2017 7:30:00 AM

Ahh there you are, I missed you here yesterday. Thanks so much for the lovely comments as usual, and taking the time dear Demetrios. So glad you liked it. ...Maria

Joseph May

Date: 5/10/2017 10:44:00 PM

Beautiful lyrics Maria..with a beautiful melodic accompaniment ..best wishes

Maria Williams
Date: 5/10/2017 10:54:00 PM

Thanks so much Joseph, both for the lovely comments and visit. Best wishes too

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/10/2017 1:48:00 PM

Maria, those lyrics with that music, that was the greatest treat and it immediately put a big bright smile on my face. Your lyrics are the perfect fit and the pictures, my goodness, splendid! All I can say is more! By the way, 'la mer' by Charles Trenet was also one of my dad's favorite. A happy 7:)

Maria Williams
Date: 5/10/2017 11:18:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Marie for you encouraging comments. I remember my Dad on the piano or the Xylophone and my two Uncles on the brass in the orchestra playing La mer - Charles Trenet’s 1944 rendition while I listened wrapped in an euphoric trance. It would be lovely to hear you playing this too. So glad you like it. That's a big feather in my cap. Thank you xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 5/10/2017 1:20:00 PM

This is really great Maria...I read this earlier but my comment wouldn't go through...I think there were site updates...I hope I can remember to comment all the great poems I read.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/10/2017 10:55:00 PM

Thanks so much Tim both for the visit and lovely comments. Yes there was something going on with the website last night, we noticed. Cheers.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/10/2017 1:00:00 PM

Dear Maria. Wow. I'm very impressed. You are quite the composer here with everything included. Meaning words by you and the arrangement of it all. It is beyond beautiful. Be very proud. Between the distant shore and beyond the stars you will soar. You gift to the reader that they can also. That is a plus. Well done completely with much beauty.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/10/2017 10:58:00 PM

Thanks so much Lisa, I always smile to see your lovely image, and am deeply appreciative of both your comments and visit. Like you, I don't take your comments lightly. I'm so glad you like it.

John Hamilton

Date: 5/10/2017 10:51:00 AM

Wonderful poem that I could follow easily with the music. A very difficult task to match words with the syncopation of already existing music, as is composing music to existing lyrics. Masterfully done! Congratulations, and thanks for posting this beauty!

Maria Williams
Date: 5/10/2017 11:09:00 PM

Thanks so much John both for your visit and lovely comment. You being a musician would understand completely just how hard it is to put words to existing music, but we had fun giving it a go. Thanks

Chris Green

Date: 5/10/2017 10:30:00 AM

"Somewhere - beyond the sea" That is where this beautiful poetic piece took me this morning Maria. Wow, there is such a feeling of serenity in your words and the love, have we felt this before, did we know before, could it happen again, yes it can. Absolutely beautiful.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/10/2017 11:04:00 PM

As usual I look out for your lovely comments, so glad you like it and took the trouble to tear yourself away from your 'busy schedule' to review it, Just joking!! In your own poetic way you paid us a huge compliments for which I say thank you.