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Tali Sarnetzky's avatar

I chose for today one of the most philosophical artists ever, and definitely of the 80's -- Howard Jones.

Don't always look at the rain-

Things can only get better.

No one is to blame.

Hunt the self-

Hide and seek.

What is love?

Natural

Equality.

Pearl in the shell.

Always asking questions.

Bounce right back!

Stay with me,

The one to love you.

Angels and lovers

Formed by the stars.

The human touch-

Revolution of the heart.

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

This is beautiful! I don't recognise many of these titles but I recently heard a song on the radio and my mind went straight to him and guess what? It was Howard Jones! He has his own style for sure. Thank you for this 80s vibe Tali!

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Tali Sarnetzky's avatar

I didn't know all these songs either, but have always had a few of his in my playlist. Since English is not my first language, it was funny to note that when I was a kid, I liked his music for the sound of it, of his voice. Now I love his music for what he says, the message it carries, the wisdom behind it, and how it syncs with my own outlook on life.

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Treasa's avatar

Hunt the self- hide and seek ❤️

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Darienne's avatar

Met Howard once, many moons ago - a very sweet guy! He would love this poem, Tali.

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

Awwww!

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Tali Sarnetzky's avatar

How sweet! I had that impression of him, based on his lyrics. I find a lot of strength in them.

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LennArrrt's avatar

Between Sleipnir's Breaths

Troubled Air

Frost

Hiding in the Fridge

Looking for Answers

Learning to Act Normal

It Goes Without Saying

- Keep In Touch

~

Til baka

Subway

Corridors

Escape from the Train

The Door

Bridge to Death

Turbin Hall

Erupting Light

Unveiled

Into Warmer Air

... Heima

SongTitles af Hildur Guðnadóttir

📜 Poem af bARdisT LennArrrt (image: ❌ Imagen³)

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TD9DHJnXqySq4KAci8wsh?si=NxbbteQXSrui3Vw3aRVQrQ

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

This is just brilliant:

"Hiding in the Fridge

Looking for Answers

Learning to Act Normal"

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Darienne's avatar

"Hiding in the fridge

Looking for answers"

...are you watching me, Lenn? ;)

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LennArrrt's avatar

👀

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Treasa's avatar

The dark & light in this poem reflects her music perfectly.

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Gordon Schenck's avatar

John Hartford

Trying to do something to get your attention

With a vamp in the middle

********

Granny wontcha smoke some marijuana

Untangle your mind

Goin' back to Dixie

Before they tow my car

Living in the Mississippi Valley

Long hot summer days

Skippin' in the Mississippi dew

In plain view of the town

Nobody eats at Linebaugh's anymore

Nobody knows what you do

You don't have to do that

Why do you do me like you do?

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Station break

********

Steam powered aereo plane

Steamboat whistle blues

California earthquake

Right in the middle of falling for you

In tall buildings

All fall down

I shoulda wore my birthday suit

Naked in spite of myself

Don’t ever take your eyes off the game, babe

Don't leave your records in the sun

Go fall asleep now

Here’s to your dreams

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

Amazing! Listening to John Hartford now to get his stories the right way! Thanks Gordon!

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

Incredible! Great poem, and great storytelling! 😎👍

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Treasa's avatar

'calafornia earthquake right in the middle of falling for you,' I want a whole book dedicated to this character!

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Gordon Schenck's avatar

That would have been a great Tim Robbins novel

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Darienne's avatar

"Don't leave your records in the sun!!!"

Did that to a '45 once and never forgave myself, was so distressed to see it all warped and wobbly on the deck.

Great poem Gordon!

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Wild Lion*esses Pride from Jay's avatar

May Title Song Poetry Challenge Letter H.

I am for now staying with fierce queer or female artists that for a group of people made a difference. I didn't know Hayley Kiyoko before this challenge. She is named by some "“Lesbian Jesus” of Gen Z pop" and as there aren't that many out Lesbians there, this is a tribute to her.

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Deep in the Woods, For the Girls

A curious poem with song titles of Hayley Kiyoko

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Curious Feelings

Palm Dreams

What I need

Expectations

.

Flicker start

Supposed to be Forever

He’ll Never Love You

S.O.S.

.

Luna

Deep in the Woods

Underground

Wanna be Missed

.

Sleepover

Palm Dreams

Curious Feelings

Chance

.

Molecules

For the girls

Well… Found my Friends

Let it be

.

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

Great link between these two lines:

"He’ll Never Love You

S.O.S" Thank you Wild

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Darienne's avatar

May 8 - Hipsway

The cost of getting lost

************************

Forbidden

Sidestep

.

The broken years

Upon a thread

.

Are you ready to listen

I’m not perfect

.

Scratch the surface

Handfuls of dust

.

Old time religion

Ask the Lord

.

Keeping it together

Something special

.

The honeythief

Solid gone

.

End titles sequence

Bad thing longing

.

Wild sorrow

Set this day apart

.

Show me

Your love

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

Every couplet tells a story of its own. So well put together! Thank you Darienne!

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Darienne's avatar

Thank you☺️

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Treasa's avatar

Oo the handfuls of dust, that lil couplet got me

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Lisa Andradez's avatar

Debbie Harry

.

One way or another

I want that man

In the flesh

Picture this

French kissin

.

Good boys

Livin in the real world

In love with you

Call me

Hangin on the telephone

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

This is brilliant! You got some of her greatest hits here. Thank you Lisa!

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Treasa's avatar

One Life Stand (Hot Chip)

.

Look at where we are

Dancing in the dark

Thieves of the night

Burning up

Move with me

In the privacy

of our love

Echo over and over

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https://youtu.be/pDJKgi2e-Aw?si=68KFWivtJIPo5vRm

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

One Life Stand is a great title! Didn't know that one. Thank you Treasa!

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

That fits together beautifully... 😎👍

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Rachel Schiller's avatar

Huey Lewis because my brother loved Huey Lewis and The News:

Back in time

1000 years from now

Don't fight it

Don't look back

If this is it

Simple as that

The power of love

Naturally

When the time has come

When I write the book

I ain't perfect

Don't look back

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS (Poem)

I WANT A NEW DRUG,

I WANT YOU, NATURALLY,

HEART AND SOUL,

I KNOW WHAT I LIKE,

WE SHOULD BE MAKING LOVE,

SIMPLE AS THAT... 😎

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Kevin Maher's avatar

Holy Ghost

Hallelujah

Gods cop

Clap your hands

Olive oil

Kinky Afro

Bobs yer Uncle

Rave on

Angels and whores

Do it better

Loose fit

Step on

Happy Mondays.

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Kevin Maher's avatar

Hothouse Flowers bring back some fun memories. Great little Irish band. Loved your take on them!

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