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My Psychedelic World

“Couple in the next room Bound to win a prize They’ve been going at it all night long” While I’m sitting here alone To no one’s surprise That’s a common theme in my life’s song “Well I’m running down the road trying to loosen my load I’ve got seven women on my mind” It’s hard to stop and think With my libido on the blink Peace and quiet is so hard for me to find In my psychedelic world Where variety gives me all my thrills The words of my first grade teacher Sound so obscene: “Flowers are red young man Green leaves are green There’s no need to see flowers any other way Then the way they always have been seen” “And I’m laying out my winter clothes and wishing I was gone, goin’ home” But my women troubles stay In the next room the loud couple still play And the words of the psychedelic flower hater Won’t leave me alone Paul Simon – “Lincoln Duncan” Jackson Browne – “Take It Easy” (also performed by The Eagles) Harry Chapin – “Flowers Are Red” Simon and Garfunkel – “The Boxer”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 2/24/2012 9:45:00 AM
I only heard two of these songs before, you inspired me to listen to the others....love how you combined them all in poetic form, great job!
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Date: 5/17/2011 9:25:00 PM
Super assortment of songs and lines and artists Joe for the contest mixing with your terrific lines luv.. good luck in the contest my friend with luv..
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Date: 5/17/2011 8:13:00 PM
YAY for flowers are red : ) Loved it
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