Tali, this reads like whispered confession in a dim room lit only by synth glow and the pulse of memory. You've distilled the ache and allure of Depeche Mode into something that feels like both prayer and seduction.
“When the body speaks / I feel loved.” That pairing stopped me—how you turned that moment into a near-sacred touch. And then to close with “Sacred. / Perfect. / Home.” — it’s so restrained, but it lands with deep emotional weight.
WPSE thank you so much! I'm really glad you felt the ending—those closing lines came to me like a door slamming and opening at the same time. The Dixie Chicks (yes, always the Chicks in my heart) have such a rich emotional landscape in their songs—fierce, tender, unapologetic. Felt like weaving with fire and silk at once.
That’s right they had to drop the Dixie recently. Whatever they call themselves they’re great. There’s an old documentary about the band. If you haven’t seen it, make sure you do.
Have gone with Dolly today and the input from her catalogue would be enough for many poems. What a body of work she has. I went for her own compositions as opposed to her singing others’ songs so there may be a few here not so well known. She recently penned a song which is the title of the poem and I let it flow from there in sisterhood 🫶🏻
Darienne!!! You've taken this to a whole other level. We now need to up our game. Not only are you writing a poem but you do so in alphabetical order of song titles? I'm going home!
Thanks! That is much appreciated. It did go a bit melancholy this one, for sure. They're a great group, too, probably best known these days for being covered by The Fugees ('Ready Or Not'), and for their songs being featured prominently in the movie 'Jackie Brown'... 😎
Goodbye my love, Goodbye
Eleni
Lost in love
.
My friend the wind
shall we dance
.
Forever and ever
Lovely lady of arcadia
.
Because I love
Loving you
.
by Demis Roussos
Here's my tribute to Depeche Mode, who are always part of my daily soundtrack:
Welcome to my world,
My favourite stranger.
Walking in my shoes-
I feel you.
The love thieves
In your room
Shine.
When the body speaks,
I feel loved.
I want it all.
The sinner in me,
Precious.
Speak to me,
Before we drown.
Love, in itself,
Sacred.
Perfect.
Home.
Oh this is deep! I never knew of some of these other songs. Love thieves part the end all of it is fantastic! Thank you Tali!
Thank you so much! :) I think Martin Gore is a poet in the real sense of the word.
“My favourite stranger
Walking in my shoes” 🙌🏻🙌🏻
🙏
Tali, this reads like whispered confession in a dim room lit only by synth glow and the pulse of memory. You've distilled the ache and allure of Depeche Mode into something that feels like both prayer and seduction.
“When the body speaks / I feel loved.” That pairing stopped me—how you turned that moment into a near-sacred touch. And then to close with “Sacred. / Perfect. / Home.” — it’s so restrained, but it lands with deep emotional weight.
Thank you for this quiet thunder. It lingered.
Wow... I am speechless. Thank you so much for your kind words. X
Glad they landed softly with you as they were meant to. XJ
sorry it took me so long to subscribe to your newsletter. Looking forward to reading it. :) X
Thank you so much. Already in short. A very loud welcome to the pride, Tali.
Thank you
Drive-by Truckers
Used to be a cop
A ghost to most
Road cases
Moonlight mile
Goode's field road
72 (this highway's mean)
People who died
Plastic flowers on the highway
That man I shot
The company I keep
Babies in cages
A world of hurt
Watching the orange clouds
After the scene dies
This fucking job
Hell no I ain't happy
One of these days
When the well runs dry
Loaded gun in the closet
Nine bullets
When the pin hits the shell
Goodbye
Decoration day
Aftermath USA
You’re taking us on a proper road trip with these and I love it!
Strong stuff Gordon! Love it.
Taking the Long Way
—a song title poem using only titles by the Dixie Chicks
.
Hello Mr. Heartache—
Don’t Waste Your Heart.
Everybody Knows:
Lubbock or Leave It.
.
Goodbye Earl.
Ready to Run.
The Long Way Around.
Not Ready to Make Nice.
.
Voice Inside My Head:
I Hope.
So Hard.
If You Fall,
You’re Going Down With Me.
.
Bitter End.
.
from the Albums Taking the long way and Fly
2025/05/01
I love the Dixie Chicks! Fantastic work here. The end is a killer!
WPSE thank you so much! I'm really glad you felt the ending—those closing lines came to me like a door slamming and opening at the same time. The Dixie Chicks (yes, always the Chicks in my heart) have such a rich emotional landscape in their songs—fierce, tender, unapologetic. Felt like weaving with fire and silk at once.
Glad you’re walking this lyrical trail with me.
In Pride and rhythm,
Jay 🐾
Shut up and sing from 2006… nearly 20 years old documentary.
That’s right they had to drop the Dixie recently. Whatever they call themselves they’re great. There’s an old documentary about the band. If you haven’t seen it, make sure you do.
I have seen it, it sparked my love for the Chicks. Yes, my Album still read Dixie Chicks (yes an actual CD) hence they still qualify for D.
For "D" day, 4th of May. For the artist, Gavin DEGRAW. "Degraw Poem"
Annalee,
I don't want to be
Just friends
I'm gonna try,
Make a move
You make my heart sing louder,
Sweeter
We belong together
Aw beautiful! Thank you Marinarena! Great to see you here!
Nice…you're a reason why I am focusing on incorporating music artist or song love into my poetry
Oh wow! Thank you!
The Damned
.
I just can't be happy today
Eloise
I fall
Restless
Feel the pain
.
So messed up
Eloise
Is it a dream
Under the floor again
There ain't no sanity clause
.
See her tonight
Eloise
I feel alright
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Grimly fiendish
Wait for the blackout
This is great, thank you Lisa!
Have gone with Dolly today and the input from her catalogue would be enough for many poems. What a body of work she has. I went for her own compositions as opposed to her singing others’ songs so there may be a few here not so well known. She recently penned a song which is the title of the poem and I let it flow from there in sisterhood 🫶🏻
May 4 - Dolly Parton
19th Amendment (A Woman’s Right)
💪🏻💖
Anyplace you want to go
A gamble either way
Before our weakness gets too strong
Best woman wins
Celebrate the dreamer
Can’t be that wrong
Dirty job
Don’t think twice
Everyday hero
Eagle when she flies
Family of friends
Fuel to the flame
Girl left alone
Get up, get out, get on
Holding everything
Here I am
I’ll keep climbing
I still believe
Just because I’m a woman
Just the way I am
Little sparrow
Let her fly
More power to ya
More than I can say
Not enough
Not for me
One emotion after another
Old enough to know better
Pure and simple
Push and pull
Responsibility
Run that by me one more time
So little I wanted, so little I got
Something to reach for
The giving and the taking
The salt in my tears
Walls of my mind
Woman up
You can do it
You gotta be
Here’s the title track:
https://open.spotify.com/track/0hRmD9oa4IxDy0vyQF7XpB?si=SkNZ4rm3T-WEXOxm2mOQ0w&context=spotify%3Asearch%3A19th%2Bamend
Darienne!!! You've taken this to a whole other level. We now need to up our game. Not only are you writing a poem but you do so in alphabetical order of song titles? I'm going home!
I couldn’t have done it without Dolly😊
Elements Of Harmony
Lighthouse Lullaby
By The Fire
Out Here
Mountain Of Companions
The Shepherd,
The Hunting Golden Eagle
&
Dragon's Eye
The North Star
Out of the Fog
White Mountain Sunrise
A Single Sunbeam
Out Of The Blue
SongTitles af Daniel Herskedal
📜 Poem af bARdisT LennArrrt (image: ❌ Imagen³)
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54GKxTrOCi1zxzFBk9kHKi?si=nDslkXpfR92wzCpcCrGO4w
Finally a north star song! I believe southern cross has appeared! Thank you Lennart!
THE DELFONICS (Poem)
I CAN'T CRY NO MORE,
MY GIRL,
GOIN' OUT OF MY HEAD, SILENTLY,
LYING TO MYSELF,
WHEN YOU GET RIGHT DOWN TO IT,
PARTY'S OVER,
YOU'RE GONE... 😎
Aaw this is melancholy, feel the pain right through!
Thanks! That is much appreciated. It did go a bit melancholy this one, for sure. They're a great group, too, probably best known these days for being covered by The Fugees ('Ready Or Not'), and for their songs being featured prominently in the movie 'Jackie Brown'... 😎
D is for Dylan - Bob Dylan
It’s all right
You feel like a Hurricane
blowing’ in the wind
But it’s alright
Don’t think twice, it’s alright,
Ma I’m only sighing
Not blowin’ in the wind, idiot wind
But travelling
Down the highway
With the girl from the north country,
Queen Jane
Approximately I threw it all away
To be alone with you
Tell me it isn’t true, and that
Tonight I’ll be staying here with you.
One more night
And I shall be free
Like a rolling stone
Down desolation row
You’re going to make me lonesome when you go
Tell me that it isn’t true
But it’s all over now, baby blue
I want you
Thank you Kate, please make sure it’s song titles only for this challenge.