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The Lonesome Whippoorwill-Country and Western Music Video Collab with Michael Tor - POTD

POTD 24TH April 2025 In acknowledgement to Michael Tor for the invitation to collaborate and create a music video on this heart rendering ballad of the Lonesome Whippoorwill. Thank you for the opportunity Michael, it was indeed an honor. This is a shortened version to fit the video. “The Lonesome Whippoorwill” is a heart-stirring ballad of love, loss, and longing under the stars. It tells the tale of a devoted bird calling endlessly for his missing mate — a song of eternal hope and heartache echoing through the quiet night. Let the gentle rhythm and poetic music video take you into a world where even the smallest creatures feel deeply. About the Whippoorwills Whippoorwills are heard but hardly seen because of their camouflage renders them almost invisible in eastern US and Canadian forests. It's a bird endemic to Northern America and Canada, where the numbers are dwindling. For generations, according to Native American folklore, the Eastern Whip-poor-will has been important symbol. But hearing a Whippoorwill can mean several things. Sometimes, Whippoorwills are birds of good fortune. They can grant wishes, heal pain, and guarantee wealth. Whip-poor-wills return to their breeding range in the northeast USA in April and May. Their arrival, in the form of the first Whip-poor-will’s song, was understood as a season sign. The bird’s song meant an end to the threat of frost and the arrival of spring.
The Lonesome Whippoorwill – A Country and Western Ballad – A Music Video
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In the darkness of the night, and the beautiful stars above. There's a lonely Whippoorwill. Calling out for his dear love. Adoring songs he sends to his love Not losing hope to the stars above Memories of her by his side. Pained his heart way deep inside. Each night he wonders why? His calls go unanswered with no reply Minutes turn into hours, as he waits How much more can this heart take? ‘Oh where my love are you tonight I’m calling - calling till morning light.’ His little heart can't take much more For it is she who he adores. Evenings are long as he still waits Time will tell his coming fate. Exhausted he calls out one last time His last thoughts were of her on his mind. There’s a little nest he shared with his bride And there with his broken heart he died Legend says she came back Saw him and her heart was torn And every night you can hear her cries - Till early morn

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Date: 5/7/2025 9:13:00 AM
Come on, Maria. Write us a great new poem. Hugs.
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Date: 5/5/2025 10:01:00 AM
I think many a human has felt this way... Michael is such a talented writer and this shows in his lyrics.. The flow and sound is great... No one wants to be a lonely bird calling for their beloved but there is no response... Once again an excellent video from Ron... You are doing some excellent collaborations..
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Maria Williams
Date: 5/5/2025 9:57:00 PM
Dear S1, there are some birds who bond for life, like the swan and I guess whipporwills. Michael does have a rare gift for writing lyrics,as my dad used to say writing lyrics is a subtle art—they must complement the music, not compete with it. Unlike poetry, lyrics leave space for melody and emotion to breathe. They may sit in the background, but when done right, they carry the soul of the song. Great lyrics don’t shout—they resonate, enhancing the music’s story in a way that lingers with the listener.Thanks for stopping by ..Hugs
Date: 5/5/2025 3:08:00 AM
Your lyrics are always magnificent. Great POTD. Hugs.
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Maria Williams
Date: 5/5/2025 3:24:00 AM
How lovely to see you dear Victor. Thanks for your visit, truly appreciated by all...Hugs
Date: 5/3/2025 6:54:00 AM
Back with heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Maria, and Mike. It's obvious that whenever there's collaboration from you, the great poets create some magic.
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Maria Williams
Date: 5/4/2025 7:12:00 AM
Thanks so much Sotto, i notice that some poets call you Lassaad? Is that your preferred name? All the best..Hugs
Date: 4/29/2025 7:15:00 PM
Congrats to you and Mike on POTD collab!
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/30/2025 3:28:00 AM
Dear Kim, thanks so much. Appreciation from all of us...Hugs
Date: 4/29/2025 1:49:00 PM
a most endearing , brilliant creation from you and michael...sweetest congrats on your potd, maria.. you inspire
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/30/2025 3:53:00 AM
Dear Nette, I truly appreciate your support, a big thank you from all of us...Hugs
Date: 4/29/2025 12:09:00 PM
Dear Maria and Michael, Stellar and it is so much my type of music. Congrats on getting POTD!! My mom passed away on Easter Morning and at her service yesterday my daughter and I performed Hank Williams song "I'm So Lonesome I could Cry" - Spring Blessings My Dear Friend, Daniels
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Michael Tor
Date: 5/16/2025 7:41:00 AM
Daniel so sorry to hear of your moms passing. So sorry for late response I have been away. I really appreciate your kind comment and great choice with Hank Williams. I will be stopping by to catch up on your latest poetry...
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Date: 4/30/2025 3:57:00 AM
Oh my gosh Daniel, I am so sorry to hear about your Mum. My most sincere condolences .You and your daughter's singing must have sounded beautiful. Your Mum would have been so proud. Thanks for your comment,and so glad you liked the song, truly appreciated by all. Michael is away, but I'm sure he'll be back soon to thank you himself...Love and Light to you and your family xx
Date: 4/28/2025 6:01:00 AM
Ballads, whether in poetry or music, tend to bring out the best from the author/composer. This collaboration between you, Maria, and Michael Tor is one such case. Well done and congratulations to you both, and of course, I must not forget Ron! // Best regards // paul
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Michael Tor
Date: 5/16/2025 7:22:00 AM
Paul thank you for your kind words my friend so sorry for the late response. Hope all is good have to stop by and catch up on your much loved Poetry.
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/30/2025 4:00:00 AM
Dearest Paul, how lovely to see you my friend, feels like old times. So glad you liked the song. Michael is away i believe, but he'll be around to thank you himself, in the meanwhile thanks Paul from all of us...Hugs
Date: 4/25/2025 12:24:00 AM
Back with congratulations on your well deserved potd! Happy to see you featured dear beautiful Maria. Sending you light
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Date: 4/25/2025 12:55:00 AM
Dear Inky, thank for your visit and congratulations which are well received. Hugs Maria
Date: 4/24/2025 6:42:00 PM
Maria , Congratulations on your POTD! Amazing, both poetry, and music video~ Take care all!
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Date: 4/25/2025 12:25:00 AM
Thank you Anaya for your lovely comment and of course your very welcome visit. So glad to have your support. Thanks to Michael for his Lyrical expertise - truly the POTD was a huge surprise. Hugs Maria
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:47:00 PM
Dear Anaya thank you for your visit and your kind words. Maria will comment when she sees your comment. I happen to be up. Maria and Ron made this a beautiful production in the selection of music, video, and little add ons Maria incorporated. Thank you for your much appreciated comment...Will stop by to read your latest poetry been away...
Date: 4/24/2025 6:28:00 PM
Maria and Michael "Congratulations" on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading this. Great Job... Have a wonderful day with your win...........
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:27:00 AM
Thank your for your congratulations Paula. The POTD was totally unexpected and I came to see it unexpectedly. Hugs Maria
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:35:00 PM
Dear Paula thank you for your comment. I am sure Maria will thank you when she sees your comment. Maria and Ron I cannot thank enough for their magic in producing and creating. They add all the finishing touches that make their videos amazing. Thank you again from me. Maria, and Ron...
Date: 4/24/2025 5:31:00 PM
Dear Maria and Micheal, Congratulations on this sad but sweet POTD. I think that you both collaborated so well in this ballad theme. Keep at it. Blessings..
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:29:00 AM
Thanks so much Nancy. I appreciate you coming over with your wishes. The POTD was unexpected. Thanks to Michael for giving us the opportunity - He was quite insistent you know LOL - Hugs Maria
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:21:00 PM
Nancy thank you for your much appreciated words. Maria and Ron are incredible producers... They are the magic behind the video...
Date: 4/24/2025 5:27:00 PM
Dear Maria, you and Ron have created a beautiful, yet emotional video to go along with Michael's words. Moments are filled with tenderness. They touch the heart deeply. Congratulations on receiving Poem of the Day. My best to you, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:31:00 AM
Hi my dear Brandy. so kind of you to visit and give your support. Thanks to Michael for his input and let me say he was quite insistent. lol. the POTD was quite unexpected. Hugs Maria
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:24:00 PM
Dear Brandy thank you for your comment. Maria and Ron's input made this video what it is. I just went along for the ride they are the creative Genius behind all these wonderful videos they produce. Without them there would not be any magic...
Date: 4/24/2025 12:54:00 PM
A bird theme Romeo and Juliet... what's not to love?! Congratulations on potd! Xo
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:33:00 AM
Thanks Crystol. We loved the Lyrics from the word go. It was a bit of a challenge putting it to visuals and music owing to being a bit abstract. We loved doing it all the same. Hugs Maria
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:32:00 PM
Thank you Crystal, Maria and Ron's magic made it happen...
Date: 4/24/2025 11:41:00 AM
Such a marvelous lyrical presentation of love melancholy and tender. Michael and Maria, I particularly appreciate your whimsical flights of fancy concerning our most sentient avion friends. You've shown once again how true love abounds. Congratulations, Maria on the POTD! I have subscribed to your Youtube site. My best, Robert
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:36:00 AM
Thank you for your visit Robert and thank you for subscribing to my channel. I trust you will get many hours of entertainment when you have time to watch the many videos. As I mentioned above the POTD was quite a surprise. Michael had a vision and was quite insistent that it be published . Hugs Maria.
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:29:00 PM
Thank you Robert I am sure Maria would love to see your comment and I am sure when she sees it she will comment, on all the comments. Maria and Ron are truly the Dynamic Duo. Their skills in producing, editing, adapting, musical selection, graphics are all choices Maria makes a long with Ron. They have a gift for making videos. So glad to see you subscribe to Maria's and Ron's channel. God bless you and I am sure Maria will comment on your comment...
Date: 4/24/2025 9:08:00 AM
Aw, the Whippoorwill's melancholy call--it perfectly captures that bittersweet ache of longing and loss--the beauty of vulnerability. Awesome collaboration...well deserved POTD!!
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:39:00 AM
My appreciation and that of Michael too Mickey. You support is so appreciated. Hugs Maria
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:31:00 PM
Thank you Mickey... Maria and Ron deserve the credits...
Date: 4/24/2025 8:15:00 AM
Brilliant collaboration Maria, Ron and Michael, big congratulations to you all. Tom
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:42:00 AM
Thank you Tom for your wishes. Michael gives us high praise that makes me blush. I honestly am surprised getting the POTD and am quite thankful for it and Michael's support. He was quite insistent you know - LOL Hugs Maria
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:39:00 PM
Thank you Tom. Maria is sleeping Sydney Australia time when shes up I am sure she will comment. Maria and Ron are the magic for all the videos they produce. They work together selecting the music, the scenes, and are highly skilled at making magic out of words. Without them they would just be words. Thank you Tom for your support from me, Maria and Ron...
Date: 4/24/2025 7:49:00 AM
Maria, congratulations on POTD.
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:43:00 AM
Thanks Tania on behalf of us for your kind comment and visit. Hugs Maria
Date: 4/24/2025 7:45:00 AM
Starlight, Moonbeams, Cosmic Magnificence --- all describe this wonderful collaboration between you and Michael. Congrats, Gershon
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:48:00 AM
My thanks Gershon on behalf of Michael and us. Michael certainly gave us high praise as you did. Thank you so much for your elevating comment - Hugs Maria
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:43:00 PM
Love your words Gershon. Maria I am sure when she sees your comment will be thankful for your words. It took a team to make this happen, I just went along for the ride Maria and Ron were the creators behind the magic and emotion you felt and saw. Thank you my Dear friend for your much loved comments...
Date: 4/24/2025 6:58:00 AM
Hello Maria, congratulations to you guys on your POTD win with this beautifully crafted piece. Enjoy your day as you celebrate your win.
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:54:00 PM
Thank you Zyrool...from Maria Ron and myself...
Date: 4/24/2025 5:37:00 AM
You are a star among stars, what an honor, I'm so proud for you and of you my friend. Congratulations for POTD, ENJOY THIS SO DESERVED HONOR. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. PS Keith below is correct Taylor Swift make way, its time for MARIA to become star of the day.
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2025 12:51:00 AM
Now you've really done it Jennifer - I will need to dig out my glitter jacket that Ron made a while ago LOl to match Keith and your intention to stand beside Taylor Swift. Thanks from all f us for your lovely comment. Hugs Maria
Date: 4/24/2025 5:11:00 AM
Reminiscent of former days when your work got potd often. AI is here to stay! It can be an awesome tool when used properly. More important are the human efforts made to bring this gem to life. Enjoy your much deserved special day
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Date: 4/25/2025 12:52:00 AM
Thanks so much from all of us Tommy for your encouraging comment. Hugs Maria
Date: 4/24/2025 4:23:00 AM
Maria, back with congratulations on you having receiving the honour of poem of the day, so well deserved… Beryl
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/25/2025 2:37:00 AM
Thank you Beryl, God bless you...
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/24/2025 4:28:00 AM
Dear Beryl, thanks so much, i'm sure Michael will be along soon to also thank you...Hugs
Date: 4/24/2025 3:23:00 AM
Wow! Got your tour dates sorted? Maria, I’m your man for roadie and backup singer as well as security. I’ll even help with the merch. Mike, when you’re finished with your brother’s house drop tools and let’s hit the road. A fantastic collaboration. Congratulations to you both. And Ron too of course.
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:49:00 PM
Thank you Dear Friend...
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Date: 4/24/2025 5:34:00 AM
Thanks, I’ll check it out. Shake the dust off that glitter jacket, girl. Taylor Swift watch out!
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/24/2025 4:13:00 AM
Haha! Tour bus leaves at dawn—pack your backup mic, biceps, and best rockstar shades! yeah see you're wearing those already. You're officially hired as roadie, backup singer and bouncer (multi-talented much?). Mike’s on tool-drop duty, Ron’s already remixing from the roof, and I’m just trying to remember where I left my glitter jacket. Let’s hit the road and cause some melodic mayhem! Seriously though thanks so much Keith. Truly appreciated. Have you seen Arturo Michaels one on my YouTube Channel where he plays live all the way from Trinidad. If you watch this on YouTube you'll see its the previous one posted, called 'Natural Beauty -Catching a Fire'. ..Hugs
Date: 4/24/2025 3:13:00 AM
Wonderful collaboration and I love the moonshots in this! Congratulations on potd!
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 6:51:00 PM
Thank you Karen...
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/24/2025 4:15:00 AM
Thanks so much Karen, yeah we kind of love those too, lol...Hugs
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