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Riverman

l wish l could have known you Nick and asked you about the River man and l would have told you you had a beautiful soul. l wish l had met you Nick and we could have sang the River man because l could see in your eyes you had more to say. l wish you could have seen You were like a gentle breeze that lost its way in the night not knowing where it belonged l wish l could have told you that l knew You were the River man and you did belong and your music did arrive into our hearts, forever. Nick Drake, musician and songwriter 1948-1974

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Date: 1/4/2025 11:30:00 PM
beautifully written, moving the soul, enjoyed
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Jacqueline Elston
Date: 1/5/2025 3:44:00 AM
Thank you Yann. The documentary about Nicks life is worth watching. He was a lost soul, looking for something. l dont think he realized his poems/songwriting was his purpose, and he seemed to have given up. His albums span 5 yrs and the lyrics are heart-wrenching on his struggle to make sense of his purpose in life.
Date: 1/4/2025 3:27:00 AM
Thank you. Nick actually lived near me that's why l said l wished l had met him. He was a born poet and was a gentle soul. l think he had a lot more to say before he tragically died so young. His word/songs are hauntingly beautiful but he seemed lost on what his purpose was. l would have told him, it was to keep writing. J
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Date: 1/3/2025 11:26:00 AM
Very well-crafted poem, enjoyed reading your excellent metaphors. Happy New Year
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Jacqueline Elston
Date: 6/14/2025 2:47:00 AM
So sorry l missed your kind comment. l didnt get alert that you sent comment, and l always try to reply to peoples kindness. So sorry about that. Have great weekend. J

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