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56

I really feel bad -
An elephant on my chest
And nails in my head.

Added by Jami Ward on March 15, 2010 at 11:30pm — 7 Comments

Dirty Little Town/ Going Going Gone

I am posting this to see how this portrait compares to other parts of the country. This is not predominant here but we don't have to go too far to see it.



“Dirty Town”

copyright 2010 by Rick Reiley



(in A minor of course- what else…

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Added by Rick Reiley on March 15, 2010 at 6:34pm — 8 Comments

55

The nice has run out.
Razor blades and broken glass.
I can't handle it.

Added by Jami Ward on March 14, 2010 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments

54

That person you want?
Sometimes white knights are neither.
I can just be me.

Added by Jami Ward on March 13, 2010 at 5:29pm — 1 Comment

My American Journey installment 7

People sometimes comment on the fact that I'm "still chasing my dream". I think that the underlying message is "what the hell are you doing... grow up, you moron", or something to that effect. Fact is, what I do has nothing whatsoever to do with chasing a dream. Dream chasing sounds like a total exercise in futility. If it's something you enjoy, then great. But be careful lest you actually catch one. They're not at all what they appear to be.



All I'm doing is living a life, and doing… Continue

Added by David Vidal on March 13, 2010 at 1:26pm — 4 Comments

53

Drive kids to doctors,
Drive to Houston, drive back here.
My new home: on wheels.

Added by Jami Ward on March 12, 2010 at 8:03pm — 2 Comments

52

Pain and endorphins.
Sweat and exhilaration.
Inline skates and me.

Added by Jami Ward on March 12, 2010 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

Song I wrote for Dan Kleiman

Those of you in Philly probably knew or heard of Dan Kleiman. He was an amazing keyboardist, composer, and arranger. He was in a group called Siora, with Phyllis Chapell as the vocalist.

He had recently been given a commission to compose a choral piece to be performed at the Vatican. Many commissions were coming to him.

He also played on and arranged my CD and the Christmas song I had posted here.

I could go on and on....but Dan passed away on Feb 22nd....one day before…

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Added by Sherry Somach on March 11, 2010 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

51

I can see clearly
Just what we are together.
Glasses for my heart.

Added by Jami Ward on March 10, 2010 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

My American Journey installment 6

After an aborted show in Beaumont, where the manager of the place double booked and Ed Starkey and I wasted gas and time driving over there and then darn near killed ourselves with bad food at a waffle house on the way back, I left Houston for Georgetown, Texas. None the worse for the wear, having made some new friends, and with a little money in my pocket.



Georgetown is just north of Austin, a handsome town with a quaint square and well kept shops and houses. My buddy Rick Dinsmore… Continue

Added by David Vidal on March 10, 2010 at 4:39pm — 2 Comments

50

Changed some things around.
It looks different in here.
Rearranged my heart.

Added by Jami Ward on March 9, 2010 at 10:49pm — No Comments

My American Journey installment 5

The next night was at a different restaurant. Same chain. If you can get a couple of money gigs in a row, it will start to foster the illusion that you are actually making a real living. Hey, you will be... for a couple of nights. Kenneth booked the next weekend as well, at the same places. And a show at the Taqueria el Patron in between.



"The Tock", as it is known, is a local family owned humble yet nice eatery in a Houston strip mall where the plans of Flyin' Dog Records, with whom I… Continue

Added by David Vidal on March 9, 2010 at 9:41pm — 2 Comments

The Kansas Painter -working title

'The Kansas Painter'



They made love in the Eiffel tower

Back in 1959

He was pushin' 80

When he told us of that time



We were young why shouldn't we…

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Added by Rick Reiley on March 9, 2010 at 1:24pm — 10 Comments

49

Where do I go now?
Where did everybody go?
Adrift in the fog.

Added by Jami Ward on March 8, 2010 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments

Lipstick Kisses

lipstick.jpg kiss bby. image by CHOCHOKIS_BUCKET


When my middle child-a mama’s girl- started kindergarten, she clung to my waist like lichen on stone. The separation for us was painful, me leaving her, crocodile tears in her eyes, a little waif dressed in tiny jeans and a yellow shirt sprinkled with daisies. I’d done my best to prepare her. She’d been… Continue

Added by Dorraine Darden on March 8, 2010 at 1:20pm — 10 Comments

48

You faded away
But left a mark on my heart:
That you-shaped scar there.

Added by Jami Ward on March 7, 2010 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

47

It's sunny outside;
Warm, pleasant and inviting.
I'm staying inside.

Added by Jami Ward on March 6, 2010 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

46

Quitting cold turkey,
Moving on with a real life.
I'm done with Facebook.

Added by Jami Ward on March 5, 2010 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

My American Journey installment 4

The next morning was sunny and bright. I slept in, which I'm prone to doing, given the opportunity. I made some coffee when I got up. Took another hot shower. (You've got to take advantage of these things when they're available). Watched cable news. There was some tragedy or another going on. I slowly got my stuff together. It always amazes me how quickly I can make a mess out of a clean room.



I called the mechanic shop. They were working on the van. I took what I had brought with me… Continue

Added by David Vidal on March 5, 2010 at 2:44am — 6 Comments

45

I left but came back
Not knowing where else to go
Without my compass.

Added by Jami Ward on March 4, 2010 at 7:00am — 3 Comments

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