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Lyric Man

Lyric Man

(Dave)

You feel him touch your heart 
and if you look you'll find.
Long after he has touched you there
his words are on your mind.

Sleeping in the shadows
where there lives a lovers dream.
Like a soft warm rustle
or winds ripples cross a stream.

Softly like a gentle breeze
is how it seems to start.
Goose bumps on your skin
he's already found your heart.

A gift sent down from God above
it wasn't his own plan.
Emerging from the darkness
he became the Lyric Man.

Writing songs and lyrics
that only lovers hearts can sing.
Shining through the shadows
with the light that his words bring.

Reaching out just like the wind
and changing like the tide.
Opening doors that once were locked
and touching you inside.

Leaving tracks upon your soul
like a river that once ran.
You'll know it's true should he find you
you've met the Lyric Man.

 Edwin C Hofert
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Nunez Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Oh, this is nice! You've captured the essence of his love songs. Another great tribute, Ed. You're on a roll! 7 again
Hofert Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Thank you Kim. You're next on my list :)
Roper Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 4:44 PM
Such a beautiful poem a 7 and Dave would love it
Roper Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 5:26 PM
:~)
Hofert Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 5:24 PM
Thank you Eve :) Maybe I'll just work my way through the alphabet and write poetry tributes to all the poets? Hmmm. doubt I'll live that long! God bless!
Cervenka Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 3:35 PM
This is a great tribute for Dave! You were painting such a pretty picture that if I wasn't acquainted with his work before, I'd bee jumping over to look!
Hofert Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Thank you Janet. I know him most from his heartfelt comments and the way he encourages others. His writings are the confirmation of what makes him tic. He truly has a poets heart. And the ability to back it up. God bless. Ed
Leiser Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 2:57 PM
What a wonderfully written, dedicated poem to our dear Lyric Man, Edwin! Thanks for sharing :)
Hofert Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 3:11 PM
Absolutely! It's overdue :) God bless.
Smith Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 2:36 PM
Fabulous tribute Ed. Dave will be flattered.
Hofert Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 2:44 PM
Awesome!! Don't start feeling to safe my friend You are slated to be very soon if not next :)
Allison Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 2:28 PM
Lovely tribute to Dave - I would love to hear his lyrics set to music :-) Hugs Jan xx
Hofert Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 2:45 PM
Thank you Jan!!! <3 He's got it going on that's for sure!!
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