Sing Me

moon river
teach me how to pray
teach me how to say
i love her
and give
my words two wings
to fly abroad
to heaven
and her precious ears

moon river
send to me your tide
and with these words i cry
send out
to sea
and drift, out with my pride
tears from my eyes
to reach her
on that distant shore

moon river
set my heart a sail
and guied me with the stars
to my love
and when
my time should end
let ours begin
a brand new love never to end

moon river
thank you for my song
don't let it be too long
while i sing
but please
let these two arms
find the two arms
that held me when i was alone

moon river
hear me while i pray
please grant my wish today
and give me
my hope
and heaven i longed
so very long
and i'll be ever greatful to you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 12/16/2010 1:20:00 PM
This would make a lovely song John. Why not try and put it to music. soup mail. Phyl
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Date: 12/13/2010 3:39:00 PM
Soup mail, John!
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Date: 12/11/2010 8:43:00 PM
John Loving III - hope I got it now - sorry about that sir. Thanks for all your comments and encouragements, since I started writing on this site. Blessings, Joy (Jew)
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Date: 12/11/2010 7:19:00 PM
What a heartfelt, sensitive dedication and memorial to a love lost. Only time will ease your heart and tears...but never forget...
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Date: 12/9/2010 9:59:00 PM
One day John, we will all meet our wings with words. I love the moon river thought. Your words belong in a quire. God bless your prayer, and one day you will have what you long for. I'm very grateful that i read your poem. It helps me understand ones deep heart. I love the true passion you put into your poetry* SKAT
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Date: 12/9/2010 7:02:00 PM
excellent Poem, John. very poetic! Well done
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Date: 12/9/2010 1:12:00 PM
John a write filled with yearning and wishes to be reunited.. She listens to every word you utter.. Blessings to you
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Date: 12/9/2010 10:05:00 AM
It is the season to give thanks...I wish to thank you for your support and friendship this past year (2010) John iii. May you and yours have a wonderful Holiday Season and may the New Year (2011) bring you and yours good health, and may your hearts be overflowing with love and happiness. Love and blessings always, Carol
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Date: 12/9/2010 8:47:00 AM
Lovely sentimental romantic write.. luv give my words two wings John... such a lovely visual aspect of the write so wonderful ..with luv..in every line..
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Date: 12/9/2010 7:09:00 AM
I feel your pain..Now probably would not be a time to catch on film your humanity but you are human and I can feel you anguish from afar..This is a hard time for you I am sure..Never had the loss of someone that close or in that position..Losing parents and siblings, aunt and uncles was very hard..May the love of God wrap his arms around you and carry you through the holidays and the next year, help you heal...Sara
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Date: 12/9/2010 7:08:00 AM
I feel your pain..Now probably would not be a time to catch on film your humanity but you are human and I can feel you anguish from afar..This is a hard time for you I am sure..Never had the loss of someone that close or in that position..Losing parents and siblings, aunt and uncles was very hard..May the love of God wrap his arms around you and carry you through the holidays and the next year, help you heal...Sara
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Date: 12/9/2010 6:47:00 AM
You had me singing along to "Moon River" throughout this touching song, John. And I know this "river" flows from deep within your heart. You will be with her again, dear friend. Much love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/9/2010 3:56:00 AM
You are at your lyrical best in this poem, and I love the way you have matured, for it makes your poems like a an orchard in the fruiting season
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Date: 12/8/2010 6:59:00 PM
jh3....very impressive tune! and thanks for your kind comment! jimbo
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Date: 12/8/2010 6:59:00 PM
stunning words, absolutely beautiful, and well worthy of a top rating, giving this a 7...x
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Date: 12/8/2010 6:46:00 PM
A beautiful touching Lyric Sir ! james
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Date: 12/8/2010 5:49:00 PM
just lovely..take care~Deb
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