Ballad Youth Poems

Shining amongst the golden sand, 
Was the gleaming sun, ever so grand, 
The tiny town was totally thrilled,
And all their excitement could not be killed.

The...

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I hear them singing,                                           ...

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During the essence of my last breath,
Know and bear in mind I was broken hearted,
Under the light and shadow of death
What is to live was...

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How can such a pure soul as yours be torn between two vastly different worlds?
It is no wonder that you are so withdrawn from me

Oh,...

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Coat on a Bench

An abandoned coat 
draped on a bench, 
covered in leaves 
and dried grass.
Pink fairies and princesses 
infer it’s a girl’s.
How could she...

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Translation of YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG
By T. Wignesan
(Written by : Herbert Kretzmer)

(Variously sung in a host of styles, moods and orchestration by
exquisite soul-movers like...

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Ride a bush track
On my motorcycle not looking back
For the freedom feel
Makes for a good deal

You look at the scenery 
There’s always something to see
The...

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To him
Who locks his door
Looks into the mirror
Rubs that lipstick on his lips
That he bought saying
"It's a gift for someone"
thinking how strangely it helps
him smile...

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How cryptic would I have to be to get this off my chest
One score and yet it seems like yesterday it was the best
Most simple...

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Young Emily sat gazing at a door, that with careful strokes was painted..
a starry, but moonless night. 
In wandering dreams of far away lands, nameless...

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The flit of peach chiffon skirts, 
 And seas of swirling dancers  
romped, jived, swayed and turned 
Their movements in perfect harmony 
To a...

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The beauty of youth..
We danced in the shimmering moonlight..
Our eyes met..
In a trance of passion..
The flames of attraction burning so fiercly..
A romantic interlude
Our..
Skin softer than...

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Long hot days in the Australian sun
Laughing together with each other so fun
Can you catch a smile
You sure can - go the mile
Youth can be...

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I stand alone on a busy street and think of you.
The world around me is moving, but I am standing still.
My heart has lost interest...

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I remember the old songs
Always to play and sing along

The Beatles play a Hard Day’s Night in Liverpool rhymes 
And Elvis sings we can’t go...

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