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This Breath I'M a Taking

THIS BREATH I’M A TAKING The whole wide world awaits the sunrise no one want to see the momentum end maybe it’s for the last time this old bluesman aught to know. I’m finished howling at the moon come on in babe sit down by me listen to my melologic words like the breeze rustling through the trees. I’ll wrench at my guitar cause it plays pretty like that fits the wailin’ whilst the world is about to leave and it ain’t coming back. Only I know I’m goin’ down fast this breath I’m a takin' ain’t gonna last. © Harry J Horsman 2016

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Joe Dimino

Date: 2/1/2018 12:01:00 PM

Ouch! Ain't that the truth. Every poem you write amazes me. Great stuff!

Maria Williams

Date: 11/16/2017 9:15:00 PM

Great words for a song Harry. I love the melancholy strain . The last two lines are simply awesome ....Maria

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 11/16/2017 4:06:00 PM

Dear Harry: So thrilled to see a new poem on your page. A beautiful mood just being together with the guitar strumming as the sun rises. Don't go down too fast. On the final strum of a song we always want more. Hugs, SuZ

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/14/2017 9:56:00 PM

Great bluesy piece, Harry, gritty and raw. Good stuff. Regards, Viv

John Fleming

Date: 11/14/2017 1:48:00 PM

I most sincerely do hope you are going to last Harry! This world needs its old "Bluesmen"...for who else is going to remind us of all the highs and lows that enrich and reinforce throughout our mundane lives -- Long live the "Bluesmen" say I!! My very best regards, Harry. :) john

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 11/14/2017 2:41:00 AM

your words and love of life will last forever no matter what xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/13/2017 4:23:00 PM

Great lyrics for a song Harry! Very well done! : )

Joseph May

Date: 11/13/2017 9:38:00 AM

The guitar wails a sad melody...Very nicely written Harry

Becca Teagan

Date: 11/13/2017 7:59:00 AM

Very melancholic poem, Harry, so beautifully expressed - puts me in an introspective mood.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/12/2017 7:36:00 PM

Oh Harry, this is sad, and it is like singing the blues with the wailing guitar. Lyrical and forlorn and wonderfully written. Thanks for putting up a new poem that I love so much.

Silent One

Date: 11/12/2017 11:12:00 AM

The woes of life... Deep poem reflecting one approaching their end... Well wriiten Harry.

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/12/2017 5:34:00 AM

Excellent. Very thoughtful write. Thanks for sharing it.

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/11/2017 6:15:00 PM

Do you play blues guitar or harmonica? I like this work. The blues will get us through. Yours Matthew Anish

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 11/11/2017 5:50:00 PM

The world is leaving, a very thought provoking line the whole piece has me wondering. Ate these the final days of the bluesman or the earth or both. A final song so sing it sweet and low.

Chuck Melugin

Date: 11/11/2017 5:27:00 PM

Harry...you old bluesman...you made me cry. Deep blues! My best to you.

Jack Horne

Date: 11/11/2017 2:44:00 PM

thoughtful write indeed, my friend