RC James

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Looking back on mistakesand failed detours,there was that momentwhen it all turned timeless.Rhapsody in soft flesh,that one moment,two of us streaming joyin morning light.In the car,full moon driving us,we sharedeach other’s silencein volumesprinted on the landscapewe claimed as ours.We were the only beingsin the world, a burst of welcometo everything inside us,new-found wisdomin our bones,exuberance and delightin each other’s eyes;the end of longing,the blossoming into each otherabove yearning.Now, too restless for a return,a summonsto the impossible embraceflies by unheeded.

Baby, If You Go Only one thing I know for sure baby, if you go you’ll turn my world around, sun go down forever, I'll go stone crazy you commence to up and leave this town. I'll get another job you don’t have to worry get the lights and water turned back on don't be in such a gosh darn all fired hurry, you don’ wanna go, at least wait for dawn.. (chorus) Reconsider what they call the consequences things'll get better down to the solid core I'll get better, I'll patch up the broke down fence you know, you remember, I bounced back before. Now wait just one minute it’s a doggone fact we've had our propah share of good times I told you a thousand times I'd pay you back all you seem to remember are my little crimes. (refrain) Ooooo baby, if you go Ohhhh baby, if you go. Child, if you go on your cross country jaunt our dreams will go up the pipe in smoke. I swear I'll give you most anything you want, you know me darlin’ that’s not an idle joke Reconsider what they call the consequences things'll get better down to the solid core I'll get better, I'll patch up the broke down fence you know, you remember, I bounced back before. Baby, if you go Emm hmm, if you go You're gonna turn my world around if you go Baby, please don’t go No oh oh no

Drawn to a perfect silhouette effusive behind winsome veils, undeterred by dry etiquette, when the mystery source fails, the svelte lady may well outlive all rewards suitors might give. But a mind full seasoned and fine that delivers fresh thoughts pure, and fuses hearts free from the vine, is to any relentless pursuit inured. Intellect shows steady resistance to shows of dogged persistence.

I'm confused on this one - not sure if it's about an old girlfriend or a military buddy - or both. In either case, I suggest opening the poem with the 4th stanza.

This, unfortunately, makes little sense to me. Could be - They obligate me with their woebegone long term melanchology.

Rene - Can't thank you enough!

Lovely, sweet hearted vocal and good guitar accompaniment.

Good job - you went more country on this than the original and it does work well.

Keepin' the spirit alive my friend, a very good thing to pass this one on to generations that follow. The horror fades in the minds of the politicians but we're still strong, a development maybe even better than bunching ourselves together - go after them from all sides. Good job.

Tender and precise - very fine rendition.

A rock version - very tasty.