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No Remedy

It’s a tragic time When hearts do bleed When a young man lies dying By another’s hand We storm highest heavens Cries of lingered pain Wave of tears descending And solidarity yearns Gone too soon Too soon to die There’s no good reason ever-ever What wasted lives And it’s no remedy To this senseless game See no one's winning And the piper plays on But it’s no remedy No remedy It’s no remedy today Silent detestation Follows the pain Vicious circle appalling and hinders There’s no finding peace To change the pathway Let the young ones see No hatred will heal them When sanity’s lost Gone too soon Too soon to die There’s no good reason ever What wasted lives ~*~ Note: The Song Title: "Sacrifice" by Elton John/ Bernie Taupin

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 3/23/2013 9:56:00 AM
You're right on point Anne. When is there a truly good reason? It seems it only causes more pain for both sides... I've never heard the Elton John song, howbeit, this is a wonderful work of tragedy... apt title as well.
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Date: 1/21/2011 11:37:00 AM
You picked one of Elton John's best songs, Annalise, and provided heartbreaking lyrics to it. I'm sure this will do well in the contest, dear. Going through such a rough time now, but remember I love you. Carolyn
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Date: 1/21/2011 8:21:00 AM
The weekend is upon us once again and I hope yours is wonderful and that you might find the inspiration to keep writing your excellent poetry. It was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Annalise. Wishing you the best in the contest. I want to do one for John's contest but am chicken to do it. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/21/2011 6:45:00 AM
This is a beautiful adaptation of Elton john's song. All the best.
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Date: 1/21/2011 5:46:00 AM
I don't know much about this song of sacrifice, but I did enjoy this write on no remedy
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Date: 1/21/2011 4:58:00 AM
I love this song and you did an excellent job with the song Annalise.. All the best for JH's contest ;) love
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Date: 1/21/2011 1:00:00 AM
a seering write with slices of grace, anna... wham!! just did one too for john entitled " funky angel babe" though a totally diffrent slant! love this!. :) hugggs, nette
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