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Jerry Curtis here at Soup has put my lyrics to music - country flavor! Thanks so much, Jerry. I had to get someone to help me compress the file, but now I have a fourth poem on Soup that has been put to music by another very helpful individual.

#30 on Best New 100 Poems as of 8/29/25

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Half Baked Sinner

Well, my momma -bless her soul - she brought me up good.
She taught me all she knew and she taught me what she should,
She took me to a church and she made me knock on wood.
Still, Honey, I’m a half-baked sinner.

‘Cause I’m sittin’ here and thinkin’ that you’re look’in mighty fine.
You set my heart to pound’in and I’d like to make you mine.
But I’m such a careful gal though I walk a thin line,
Yeah,  Honey, I’m a half-baked sinner.

 Chorus:
Oh, a half-baked sinner; that’s all I am.
Stuck here in the middle of “Nowhere Land.”
A half-baked sinner, I’m God’s little joke,
but I still have my spirit ‘cause I’m only half-broke!

Well, I’m contemplatin’ things with you I’m not supposed to do.
If I’m halfway to Hell, they’ll put me all the way through!
But I’m only HALF-stupid - unlucky for you!
Yes, Honey, I’m a half-baked sinner.

Yes, I know you’ve got your pride,  but listen,  so do I.
I might not tell the truth, but I sure don’t tell no lie!
And I never will give in, for if you ask me why,
It’s because I’m just a half-baked sinner.

Repeat Chorus:
Oh, a half-baked sinner; that’s all I am.
Stuck here in the middle of “Nowhere Land.”
A half-baked sinner, I’m God’s little joke
but I still have my spirit ‘cause I’m only half-broke!

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Terry Miller September 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM Brilliant Andrea, I love putting my lyrics to music so much fun

Michelle Mac Donald September 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM A great song Andrea! Worthy of playing on the radio for many to enjoy! Truly, you're amazing! Best wishes , I can still feel the best and hear song! :) keep well, Mikki Andrea Dietrich September 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM Thanks so much. It would be so cool to hear one's own song on a radio!

Crystol Woods August 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM This is really good Andrea! I could Def hear it being on the radio today! So cute! Xo Andrea Dietrich September 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM That would be a dream. Has any of your stuff ever gotten on the radio ? It's so amazing. I think you have to just KNOW people.

Constance La France August 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM Andrea, your lyrics created an amazing song, you are so talented, love it, a FAV, well done, blessings ~Constance

Paul Callus August 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM Wow Congratulations Andrea!!! This is the kind of song that should make waves on the charts! ~ I'm getting everyone at home to listen to it :) // paul Andrea Dietrich August 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM Wow. Thanks, Paul

Robert Sidwell August 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM Fantastic! Great lyrics, great music, just amazing!! Andrea Dietrich August 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM Thanks so much, Robert

Paige Hind August 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM HAHA wow you have a sense of humor, and a great song and sound together, this should be famous!!! So cool! Andrea Dietrich August 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM I wish!!! Thanks, Paige

Vanya Evangeline August 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM Haven't listened to the song version yet, but the lyrics definitely have that Country music charm. Thanks for sharing!

Mark Hughes August 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM Sooooo well done Andrea, I really enjoyed it, a Home Run Hit me thinks!! Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM thanks, Mark

Victor Buhagiar August 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM What a charming music. But are you sure you're half baked? Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM yep I am half baked.

Sotto Poet August 21, 2025 at 1:22 AM The path winds and bends, a journey fraught with trials, demanding both resolve and fortitude. Charming, humorous verse Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM thanks, Sotto

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh August 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM Very well done. Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM thanks, Akham

Bill Baker August 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM Thank you, thank you, thank you! you put a smile on my face and a song in my heart, dear Andrea. That's a real toe tapper you wrote here. (and isn't it true) I had fun singing along as I read. A FAV my friend. Hugs, Bill p.s. the music made it even better. Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM thanks, and yes, I just love the music he put with it.

Kim Rodrigues August 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM Very nice! … And I never will give in, for if you ask me why, It’s because I’m just a half-baked sinner Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM thanks, Kim

Joseph P. DiMino August 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM Wow! You guys may have a hit. Very catchy lyrics -- though I've only been half right all my life~ mostly the wrong half)) But blessings!! Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM I think only famous people can have hits, but it is lovely to dream! thyanks, Joe.

I Am Anaya August 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM We are what we are, even. Even when we've achieved every goal, we are the same burnouts I love your humor, it's just right. Poetry hugs. Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM thanks so much, Anaya I Am Anaya August 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM This is fantastic single, a hit! Singer reminds of Bonnie Rait. Good job Andrea Dietrich August 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM Thanks, Anaya. Since you came here, I figured out how to put the music with the songs. Hope you will give it a listen