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I Took a Chance

I took a chance; Told you how I feel Showed my hand; My heart revealed This wasn't the plan; Meant to dance slow But holding you there; Girl, I had to know I took a chance; Just let my secrets fly Your face says it all; We're dancing goodbye This wasn't the plan; When I said, I love you Your heart would melt; You'd say, I love you too I took a chance; Just let my secrets fly Your face says it all; We're dancing goodbye You're in my arms; I have no regrets We have this song; And it's not over yet So I close my eyes; Dream sweet romance When time stands still; Glad I took a chance ~Lyric Man Note: I wanted to write a little song about a guy who took a chance, made himself vulnerable, telling a girl how he feels about her... and without a word being spoken he knows they are dancing goodbye. And yet, he can live in the now and just for the moment.. focus on the girl in his arms!

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David Drowley

Date: 11/21/2018 7:53:00 PM

Lyric Man, Thank you for capturing risk so well. :) It echoes Tennyson. Sadly, wallflowers never take the chance to become something else.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/23/2018 8:38:00 PM

Nice topic Lyric Man - if you don't take chances you never know - some you win and some you lose - thank you Lyric Man - Lindsay

Kale Brereton

Date: 8/11/2018 10:31:00 AM

Beautiful lyric man!

Deborah Vines

Date: 7/25/2018 1:50:00 PM

Enjoying the moment is what its about. Beautiful poem

Judith Kerttula

Date: 7/22/2018 1:28:00 PM

I like the way you wrote this poem. It is honest, true and clear. Reminds us all that we won't get anywhere unless we take a chance.

Tricia Lucas-Clarke

Date: 7/16/2018 6:30:00 AM

Hi - Thanks for taking time to comment on my poem Denial - I was trying out something new, so good to have feedback - Much appreciated. I've enjoyed reading your poetry - I like the rhythm of it. Tricia

Kale Brereton

Date: 7/14/2018 9:48:00 AM

This is absolutely beautiful!

Alycia Wheatley

Date: 7/10/2018 5:23:00 PM

Enjoying the moment instead of focusing on the fact that it will end. I love it!!! It's wonderful that the heartache didn't ruin the moment.

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 7/9/2018 4:13:00 PM

Just let my secrets fly Your face says it all we are dancing goodbye Is it because you never taught me the steps Or i never took the time to out to learn them Just let my secrets fly

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/9/2018 2:50:00 AM

Life is about "taking a chance"! Though it is bitter, you make it sweet! Seize the day, seize the moment, be who You are! do what you strongly feel and believe in.. but assume full responsibility! A very deep message and write.. it touches human relationships to the core.. thank you for sharing Lyric Man.. stay safe and blessed always.

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 7/8/2018 11:43:00 PM

I have always trusted you with the wonderful lyric, here is another amazing one LM. Thank you for sharing...love and hugs.

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/8/2018 11:57:00 AM

Living in the moment, regardless of the outcome. Well done :)

Jack Ellison

Date: 7/8/2018 7:26:00 AM

The Lyric Man reigns... GREAT! Love it! Cheers, Happy Jack!

Paul Nairne

Date: 7/8/2018 7:20:00 AM

I like this one...I can see this being a scene in a movie

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 7/8/2018 4:36:00 AM

sweet, thank you :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/8/2018 3:13:00 AM

You are a master at lyrics, lyric man! Fun to read at 4:12 a.m.

Charles Reese

Date: 7/8/2018 12:33:00 AM

Taking a chance always come with risk. I'm reminded of the saying, tis better to have loved and lost then never to have loved at all. A very well written piece in my humble opinion.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 7/7/2018 12:54:00 PM

I appreciate comment on the tension in this poem. I agree, lovely...'song not over yet' . Hold on to joy no matter how temporary. Thanks for visiting me.