The Journey

Falstaff · Jul 9, 2006, 11:21 PM

I recall
a cold evening in 1965
barely old enough to understand the fall
holding my breath hanging on to life.

But I wont go back there anymore
wont try to even the score
forgot what the fighting was for
sailed my ship for a distant shore.

From the branch of a tree I saw a terrible sight
couldnt sleep for years .
cursed my eyes and cursed the light
fought with anger and fought with fear

But I wont go back there anymore
wont try to even the score
forgot what the fighting was for
sailed my ship for a distant shore.

tender lips gave me one last kiss
a warriors journey I made my first steps
forgot about love and the family I missed
no hope for the future and the past no regrets.

But I wont go back there anymore
wont try to even the score
forgot what the fighting was for
sailed my ship for a distant shore.

My children called to find the father they lost
among the pictures in an old shoebox
My hardly remember the terribly cost
and sat on the porch and felt the first frost.

But I wont go back there anymore
wont try to even the score
forgot what the fighting was for
sailed my ship for a distant shore.

Eternal father what have I ever done
to deserve this fate as my memory dies
and find my children, my daughter and son
and learn to remember and stop telling myself lies.

But I wont go back there anymore
wont try to even the score
forgot what the fighting was for
found my life and my love on a distant shore.

I search hard for forgiveness and one true friend
and found them at last where my journey began....

SFOSOK · Jul 10, 2006, 04:41 PM

I like it.

Chaos · Jul 10, 2006, 05:47 PM

sounds like good lyrics for a rock song

Falstaff · Jul 10, 2006, 06:19 PM

You know I was just thinking, with a guitar I cant play anymore on my lap how Bob Segar's song Like a Rock sounded, and Night Moves and I wanted something like that for myself, just three chords and a slide guitar for the melody and solo, like a blues song...that was where my mind was at really..

mainman · Jul 13, 2006, 08:56 AM

Love it Jeff!

Falstaff · Jul 13, 2006, 01:37 PM

Thanx Helios..

Jul 9, 2006, 11:21 PM	#1
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	The Journey I recall a cold evening in 1965 barely old enough to understand the fall holding my breath hanging on to life. But I wont go back there anymore wont try to even the score forgot what the fighting was for sailed my ship for a distant shore. From the branch of a tree I saw a terrible sight couldnt sleep for years . cursed my eyes and cursed the light fought with anger and fought with fear But I wont go back there anymore wont try to even the score forgot what the fighting was for sailed my ship for a distant shore. tender lips gave me one last kiss a warriors journey I made my first steps forgot about love and the family I missed no hope for the future and the past no regrets. But I wont go back there anymore wont try to even the score forgot what the fighting was for sailed my ship for a distant shore. My children called to find the father they lost among the pictures in an old shoebox My hardly remember the terribly cost and sat on the porch and felt the first frost. But I wont go back there anymore wont try to even the score forgot what the fighting was for sailed my ship for a distant shore. Eternal father what have I ever done to deserve this fate as my memory dies and find my children, my daughter and son and learn to remember and stop telling myself lies. But I wont go back there anymore wont try to even the score forgot what the fighting was for found my life and my love on a distant shore. I search hard for forgiveness and one true friend and found them at last where my journey began.... __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor." Last edited by Falstaff; Jul 10, 2006 at 01:59 PM.

Jul 10, 2006, 04:41 PM	#2
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	I like it. __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Jul 10, 2006, 05:47 PM	#3
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	sounds like good lyrics for a rock song __________________

Jul 10, 2006, 06:19 PM	Thread Starter #4
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	You know I was just thinking, with a guitar I cant play anymore on my lap how Bob Segar's song Like a Rock sounded, and Night Moves and I wanted something like that for myself, just three chords and a slide guitar for the melody and solo, like a blues song...that was where my mind was at really.. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jul 13, 2006, 08:56 AM	#5
mainman Mr. Nobody Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OmniPresent Nightwatcher Posts: 5,961 Rep Power: 71	Love it Jeff! __________________

Jul 13, 2006, 01:37 PM	Thread Starter #6
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Thanx Helios.. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."