Vince Suzadail Jr. Poet Ballad

Never Will

Sometimes when I get the blues
I put on my walking shoes
Feeling that the time has passed me by
There’s not a lot that I can say
I just want to get away
Sometimes I’ll just sit alone and cry
I thought that I could settle down
Live my life in one small town
Build a little cottage on a hill
But there’s an open road that calls my name
No quiet times can douse the flame
Settle down, I know I never will.
I still dream of those open spaces
Seeing unfamiliar faces
Going where no one knows my name
Sing my songs and dance my dances
Cross my heart and take my chances
Every day begins a brand new game
There’s so much I want to do
Try it all before my life is through
Couldn’t be happy while I’m standing still
Hopes and dreams I can foresee
The world out there just waits for me
Think about returning but I know I never will.

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Elizabeth Lindsey January 14, 2009 at 5:26 PM i thought this was really well written.. i thought it spoke from the heart and they way you felt at the moment or even know~

Laurie Ginn January 14, 2009 at 12:10 PM What a restless spirit you have. I've lived all my life in a small town and as I grow older I want to live bigger, not so sure its better but I just have an itch for different now. I've always been sort of a free spirit and as my family says "artistic" which means I can get by without conforming. Oh and I agree about the kids, I've worked with kids in one way or another since I was a teen. No BS just raw emotion,,,good and bad. I love 'em. Okay most of the time I do. Laurie

Derrick Burton January 13, 2009 at 10:20 AM Love this restless poetry that bleeds the true feeling of the human being. enjoyed reading it and have a great day.

Alana Tye January 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM Vince, this poem hits close to home for me. There's those times that I get that wild spark and act on a whim, finding myself in the middle of Timbuktu. It is then I catch myself and wonder.......where do I go from here? Thanks for sharing a great write! Cheers, Alana

Sharon Winter January 7, 2009 at 5:19 PM Never say never. I say go grab what's out there right now while you can, if that's what makes you happy. Yeah, why not just do it! Well, easy for me to say, but that last line just makes me feel sad. Awesome write! Love, Shar

Michael Torres January 7, 2009 at 3:38 PM Vince this is touching it reminds me of the poem I wrote of getting away and Walking through the Woods. The common denominator is people meeting new people and being touched by them in different places and also Gods beautiful scenery. Knowing you Vince its going back to the 50s when times were different. Enjoy your life to the fullest and cherish every day. God bless you Vince and those lyou love Michael

Sean Kelly January 7, 2009 at 11:52 AM Great lyrics , Vince . Set it to music and who knows ???? ....

Christopher Higgins January 7, 2009 at 9:28 AM I am loving this very much Vince. I love the pull that exist in the poem and the how the voice knows its time to move on and not kill the what is desired. I love the how you setup the poem with the cottage on a hill and small town, bu then drifts off into open spaces...going from a narrow path to the wide open land...Loved this very much. Chris

Carrie Richards January 7, 2009 at 8:24 AM I can feel the same longing...just hope I'm not too old to wander some of those other roads...I'd better hurry up if I'm going to do it!! Funny thing is...I started out living in a small town one end of Calif..in between, had some time as a city girl...ended up living in another small town...just on the other end of Calif. Guess the small town girl part won!! ~ Carrie