Midnight Ramblin's - The Heart And Soul Of Man

THE HEART AND SOUL OF MAN

Crowded subways and concrete gardens,
I'll pass up, if you'll pardon.
Swap city life, I'll never miss
Wave a fond farewell, blow a goodbye kiss.

Go far away, where the river flows,
Crystal clear, with fish in the coves.
Crisp green grass I could lie in all day-
Catch butterflies and let them go, just for play.

Watch birds build their nests, as they sing a song.
Lie in clover, counting clouds the day long.
Go barefoot by the river, wiggling toes in the sand,
Catch a tadpole in a puddle, feel it move in my hand.

Hair blowing free, brisk wind in my face.
Warm summer rain on my lips I taste.
Huge drops fall, I run for a tree.
Heart thumping wildly, as from the elements I flee.

Sun breaks out and the clouds blow away.
Rain kissed meadows, make me want to stay-
And watch the sunrays gather each tiny drop
From grass and leaf like a shepherd's flock.

Smell the earth, so fresh, caressed by the rain.
I should move on, but still I remain
To watch the sun set, far in the west
Watching twilight creep, with darkness it's quest.

Sit by and by with the warmth of a fire
Thinking of life, I make a wish on a star.
Hot bitter coffee from a rough tin cup,
Relaxes the senses, my thinking erupts.

As drowsiness attacks me, I give in to the whim.
Fall asleep as a nightbird sings from a limb.
A haunting sound, yet soothing and free
As I slip into darkness and then cease to be.

My eyes open slowly to a bright new dawn.
Very suddenly it seems, the darkness is gone.
I sit up slowly, reverently hold out my hand,
Knowing I have found the heart and soul of man.

Jay Cee ~~ ©

INDEX
Section I

"AS MY LOVE LIES SLEEPING" "MY FRIEND 'FOOTS'" "BLUE MORNING GLORIES"

"THE HEART AND SOUL OF MAN" "SHADOWS OF A DAY NOW DYING" "THREE FINE FAT LADY BUGS"

"THE OLD TIME FARMER" "AS IT BECOMES FALL" "THE HOME"

"THE SCHOOL MARM" "TIME FLIES AND MUD PIES" "AGE OF A VETERAN"

"SECRETS OF THE SEA" "THE HOUSE" "NIGHTS AND SUCH"

"A LOVE POEM… I AM" "THE OLD CEMETERY" "FREE SPIRIT"

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First Published: 25-Aug-2007 10:07 AM - Last Update: 27-Mar-2013 10:34 AM
© 2007 by Midnight Ramblin's; Owner: Jean "Jay Cee" Clark - All Rights Reserved
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THE HEART AND SOUL OF MAN

Crowded subways and concrete gardens,
I'll pass up, if you'll pardon.
Swap city life, I'll never miss
Wave a fond farewell, blow a goodbye kiss.

Go far away, where the river flows,
Crystal clear, with fish in the coves.
Crisp green grass I could lie in all day-
Catch butterflies and let them go, just for play.

Watch birds build their nests, as they sing a song.
Lie in clover, counting clouds the day long.
Go barefoot by the river, wiggling toes in the sand,
Catch a tadpole in a puddle, feel it move in my hand.

Hair blowing free, brisk wind in my face.
Warm summer rain on my lips I taste.
Huge drops fall, I run for a tree.
Heart thumping wildly, as from the elements I flee.

Sun breaks out and the clouds blow away.
Rain kissed meadows, make me want to stay-
And watch the sunrays gather each tiny drop
From grass and leaf like a shepherd's flock.

Smell the earth, so fresh, caressed by the rain.
I should move on, but still I remain
To watch the sun set, far in the west
Watching twilight creep, with darkness it's quest.

Sit by and by with the warmth of a fire
Thinking of life, I make a wish on a star.
Hot bitter coffee from a rough tin cup,
Relaxes the senses, my thinking erupts.

As drowsiness attacks me, I give in to the whim.
Fall asleep as a nightbird sings from a limb.
A haunting sound, yet soothing and free
As I slip into darkness and then cease to be.

My eyes open slowly to a bright new dawn.
Very suddenly it seems, the darkness is gone.
I sit up slowly, reverently hold out my hand,
Knowing I have found the heart and soul of man.

INDEX
Section I

RETURN TO HOMEPAGE

[GO TO INDEX II]

[GO TO INDEX IIi]

First Published: 25-Aug-2007 10:07 AM - Last Update: 27-Mar-2013 10:34 AM
© 2007 by Midnight Ramblin's; Owner: Jean "Jay Cee" Clark - All Rights Reserved
Our homepage is: Midnight Ramblin's

Site hosted by: Tripod

THE HEART AND SOUL OF MAN

Crowded subways and concrete gardens, I'll pass up, if you'll pardon. Swap city life, I'll never miss Wave a fond farewell, blow a goodbye kiss.

Go far away, where the river flows, Crystal clear, with fish in the coves. Crisp green grass I could lie in all day- Catch butterflies and let them go, just for play.

Watch birds build their nests, as they sing a song. Lie in clover, counting clouds the day long. Go barefoot by the river, wiggling toes in the sand, Catch a tadpole in a puddle, feel it move in my hand.

Hair blowing free, brisk wind in my face. Warm summer rain on my lips I taste. Huge drops fall, I run for a tree. Heart thumping wildly, as from the elements I flee.

Sun breaks out and the clouds blow away. Rain kissed meadows, make me want to stay- And watch the sunrays gather each tiny drop From grass and leaf like a shepherd's flock.

Smell the earth, so fresh, caressed by the rain. I should move on, but still I remain To watch the sun set, far in the west Watching twilight creep, with darkness it's quest.

Sit by and by with the warmth of a fire Thinking of life, I make a wish on a star. Hot bitter coffee from a rough tin cup, Relaxes the senses, my thinking erupts.

As drowsiness attacks me, I give in to the whim. Fall asleep as a nightbird sings from a limb. A haunting sound, yet soothing and free As I slip into darkness and then cease to be.

My eyes open slowly to a bright new dawn. Very suddenly it seems, the darkness is gone. I sit up slowly, reverently hold out my hand, Knowing I have found the heart and soul of man.

INDEXSection I

RETURN TO HOMEPAGE

[GO TO INDEX II]

[GO TO INDEX IIi]

First Published: 25-Aug-2007 10:07 AM - Last Update: 27-Mar-2013 10:34 AM© 2007 by Midnight Ramblin's; Owner: Jean "Jay Cee" Clark - All Rights ReservedOur homepage is: Midnight Ramblin's

Site hosted by: Tripod

Crowded subways and concrete gardens,
I'll pass up, if you'll pardon.
Swap city life, I'll never miss
Wave a fond farewell, blow a goodbye kiss.

Go far away, where the river flows,
Crystal clear, with fish in the coves.
Crisp green grass I could lie in all day-
Catch butterflies and let them go, just for play.

Watch birds build their nests, as they sing a song.
Lie in clover, counting clouds the day long.
Go barefoot by the river, wiggling toes in the sand,
Catch a tadpole in a puddle, feel it move in my hand.

Hair blowing free, brisk wind in my face.
Warm summer rain on my lips I taste.
Huge drops fall, I run for a tree.
Heart thumping wildly, as from the elements I flee.

Sun breaks out and the clouds blow away.
Rain kissed meadows, make me want to stay-
And watch the sunrays gather each tiny drop
From grass and leaf like a shepherd's flock.

Smell the earth, so fresh, caressed by the rain.
I should move on, but still I remain
To watch the sun set, far in the west
Watching twilight creep, with darkness it's quest.

Sit by and by with the warmth of a fire
Thinking of life, I make a wish on a star.
Hot bitter coffee from a rough tin cup,
Relaxes the senses, my thinking erupts.

As drowsiness attacks me, I give in to the whim.
Fall asleep as a nightbird sings from a limb.
A haunting sound, yet soothing and free
As I slip into darkness and then cease to be.

My eyes open slowly to a bright new dawn.
Very suddenly it seems, the darkness is gone.
I sit up slowly, reverently hold out my hand,
Knowing I have found the heart and soul of man.

INDEX
Section I

First Published: 25-Aug-2007 10:07 AM - Last Update: 27-Mar-2013 10:34 AM
© 2007 by Midnight Ramblin's; Owner: Jean "Jay Cee" Clark - All Rights Reserved
Our homepage is: Midnight Ramblin's