Dry Land

STEVE666 on Mar 25, 2009

Tags: dry land, love, the sea

Wrote this as song lyrics, back in the 80’s. Pick up your guitar and put a tune to it.

Oh love like the ocean–deep–my love

So far–so far and wide

Waves fall on your empty beach

Forever the other side

***

When yesterday passes on

To be gone

You be my lighthouse in the storm

When lost in darkness

You be my dawn

And when I’m not knowing where I’m going

You be my trade wind

My trade wind blowing

And when I need a guiding hand

You be dry land

When those waves crash on the rolling sea

Be the lifeboat to rescue me

And when all fails let there still be you

To guide—to guide and steer me through

***

Oh love like the ocean–deep–my love

Still I’m drowning–going down

Only finding still water

While trying to run aground

***

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Holly Eliza on Mar 25, 2009
This is beautiful, I would sing it if I didn’t fear for the windows :]
chris croke on Mar 25, 2009
This poem is really good. Will check your other work out.
Darla Smith on Mar 25, 2009
This is beautifully written! I love it!
payge on Mar 25, 2009
beautiful words,but I cant play a guitar at all.And cant sing for that matter as well.
kate smedley on Mar 26, 2009
This would definitely make good lyrics.
Liane Schmidt on Mar 26, 2009
This is ONE of THE most beautiful* poems I’ve read in AWHILE……….. (I actually sat up in my chair and sighed* between each verse)

It’s reminiscent of the powerful emotions Shakespearian works stirs in my heart – - unbridled passion…… pouring from your heart……………

You have an exceptional, one of a kind gift*

Blessings.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.
teddybear09 on Mar 27, 2009
Very nice. To bad I cant player the guitar or something. Nice work.
Poetic Enigma on Mar 31, 2009
This is very well written, and nicely done.
Very beautiful piece
Casey Kelley on Apr 1, 2009
Beautiful and Well -Penned! i loved it.
Stephen Coombs on Apr 2, 2009
The bard would have been proud to have penned that one. Nice one Clayt. Coombsy
ladybaby on Apr 22, 2009
I am not into music, but the words are beautiful, and I am sure they would be perfect in a song.
manya on Apr 24, 2009
Once again, beautiful image created by superbly playing with words.

-manya
marisolflamenco on May 18, 2009
Very beautiful piece, I really love it!
mishee on Jul 21, 2009
very pretty
Sterling Christianson on Sep 5, 2009
Awesome Verse…I’m on it!
Elleword on Sep 16, 2009
Your poetry is of the highest quality and this gem is a perfect example of that. Exquisite imagery and intelligent use of language..loved it bud
Lily River on Sep 17, 2009
Seriously, get back to me ! I sing and I have a few good tunes to put to instruments. My voice range goes from second alto to mezzo soprano!
Jamie Myles on Sep 24, 2009
Great lyrics.Very polished. I’m going to show this to my son who is a producer.
Lostash on Nov 2, 2009
I wish I could play…..I’d take up the challenge!
Elleword on Nov 12, 2009
I loved this piece so much..that I had to leave ya another comment. I hope you find that special someone to spend the rest of your life with Steve..she’ll be a very lucky lady indeed
lillyrose on Feb 26, 2010
Well, well… Mr Romantic! this was very sweet and you painted a very pretty and clear picture! Lovely, I wish I could strum along but I\’m afraid my kind of strumming would not do these lyrics any deserved justice! x

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