Category Archives: Poetry

CLOSE ENOUGH

Daddy never heard me sing the song I wrote for him. Daddy never heard me play this here guitar, And Daddy never saw me on the stage with all these fans. Maybe I’ll get close enough for him to see … Continue reading

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BY SUNDAY

I called my wife on Monday morning And got the answering machine. Then as I listened to her message, I took off my wedding ring. Then at the beep I said I’m sorry, Tonight I won’t be coming home. Things … Continue reading

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BENEATH A LOVER’S MOON

Guess I was taking it for granted That your heart was already mine. I could have seen that you weren’t happy If I’d just read between the lines. Any fool could see that you’ll be leaving me If I don’t … Continue reading

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BACK TO OKLAHOMA

You know I’ve got this little problem, I’ve got this woman on my mind, And you know this special woman, I think about her all the time. So I’m going back to Oklahoma So I can try to make her … Continue reading

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ALWAYS BE AN OKIE

I’ve heard people talking about the places they come from, And start talking loud about their heritage, But the place that I call home is where the buffalo still roam And you can even find some Indian villages. You can … Continue reading

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HONKY-TONK ATTITUDE

Country music changed me In all I say and do. I’ve got a new perspective From the music I listen to. I used to like to listen To the Rolling Stones, But now I find I spend my time Listening … Continue reading

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IN HER EYES

There are times when the job Keeps me late at night And I can’t be with her The way I’d like to be. Sometimes I wonder deep inside If she might have her doubts About how much I care When … Continue reading

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TWO STEPPIN’, HIGH KICKIN’ SATURDAY NIGHT

Every now and then I get this yearning to go With my baby to this place that all the country folks know. All the guys and gals are taking turns on the floor, And every time the band stops, they … Continue reading

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THESE BROKEN HEARTS

We used to talk about growing old Together, her and me, And heaven knows I did the best I could, Guess it just wasn’t meant to be. We used to talk about the time we’d share In our golden years, … Continue reading

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GOOD-LOOKING GIRL

I see her walking down the street. My heart just falls down at her feet. I just can’t help it when I stare. You know, I’d follow that girl anywhere. She’s a good-looking girl, if you know what I mean. … Continue reading

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