bookmark_borderBurke, Shires and Halfways

LYRICS
Lost in a dream,
No intent to demean,
A heart that’s good,
And, souls… that know they should.

The glass is half full,
The ass is all fool,
We don’t suffer gladly.

Really? Really reality.

Feel surreal in this “Twilight Zone”
The blade, sharpen
The senses, hone

Let it happen in heaven
On Earth
Re-birth
Where what it is
Is what you do
The old gets new?

… to be continued

ABOUT THIS SONG
There are quite a few *play on words* going on here:

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
A diversified company with major interest in GEICO, life insurance, annuity sales and sales of jewelry. Headquartered in Omaha, NE. (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B)
— Berkshire and Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. A (BRK.A) price per share on September 21, 2010Last Price $ 124,859.08
— Morningstar

Breeds of Livestock – Shire Horses
“The origin of the Shire breed is lost in the mists of antiquity”
— Oklahoma State University

“A shire is a traditional term for a division of land, found in the United Kingdom” [King Arthur’s home]
— Wikipedia

Shire (Middle-earth)
“The Shire is a region of J. R. R. Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth, described in The Lord of the Rings and other works. The Shire refers to an area settled exclusively by Hobbits and largely removed from the goings-on in the rest of Middle-earth. It is located in the northwest of the continent, in the large region of Eriador and the Kingdom of Arnor. Its name in Westron was Sûza “Shire”[1] or Sûzat “The Shire”.[2] Its name in Sindarin was i Drann.”
— Wikipedia

Matt Burke — A good guy
— KingArthur.com?

bookmark_borderA Lady Came and Had Me Take a Dollar

This post is about Notes Of A Tunesmith

Writtin’ music and performing is an interesting thing… that I love to do.

Today, a lady came and had me take money she offered. She said there was too much fighting. Maybe music can substitute?

It’s weird how that works.

The other day a youth brought me a Rita’s waterice. A few days before that the owner of “The World’s Largest Pizza” gave me a slice for playing my guitar.

bookmark_borderSense-able

LYRICS
In as much
As a word can touch
I’m reaching out to you
And, I hope to see
What you say
About the way
Our heads headed
Remove what’s embedded
About hate, death and war
After all,
There’s got to be more
An expanded view

Evoke a sixth sense
Is what we’ll try to do
So, you can talk to me
And, I can talk to you
Without moving our lips
Communication slips

bookmark_borderWhat I Heard

At such times as these
When men are dropping
To their knees
Those of belief
Come together

For those of little faith
It may be too late

I’m not in
To prolonged grief
Suffering and pain
Can drive you insane
How can living be a sin?

Not that I want to live forever
But, for now
I beg to stay
Finding the way
Smiles and happiness
Bring the bliss

Loving love

The Fountain Of Youth
Is youth
The zest for life
That comes from the innocence
Of truth, trust and eccentricity

Those of like mind
Birds of a feather
Let’s bring it together
The kind that are kind
May we find
The power
The energy
The electricity
To help offset
The hypocrisy
Of humanity

bookmark_borderWave Rider

written in the sea
music written working on lyrics

Wave Rider
Am7 / Am / Am9 dim and such during the jam
D / E / Am

about body surfing and other such wave ridin’

Lyrics
Standing in the ocean
Floating neck deep
With anticipation
Of the energy seep

[the energy in waves is purdy darn cool… then
apply it to yourself?]

At The Jersey Shore
Beach For Wave Riding / Body Surfing

bookmark_borderThe Music Seen

The Music Seen [MP3 Demo]

LYRICS
Thinking of you
On this hot summer night
Wondering if
You just might….

Going down to Downey’s
Plenty of players there
With the spirit to experiment
What sound can be found?

Thinking of you
On this hot summer night
Wondering if
You just might….

Take some singers to Ringers
Bring more to the dance floor
Give a look that’s meant
To ask if there’s more

Thinking of you
On this hot summer night
Wondering if
You’ll improve my sight
Catch a glimpse
Through the crowd
We’ll sing our song
We’ll sing it loud
With astral dancing
Made for romancing
Embrace the space
While we have the chance

bookmark_borderThe Hippie Blues

inspired by Mike Garrity, David Hawkins, Eric Laos, Jayar Bass and all the other souls at the party

I’ve seen the strangest things
These past nights
The brightest lights
Happening hues
Giving life clues

I’ve heard the strangest things
These last days
Bands on the banks
Playing the hippie blues
Catching the early rays
With a community born
From love and harmony

They’ve become kin to me
We’re starting to see
What we can do
When we care to share

Everyone sings:
We’re happy to be
In each other’s company
To catch the thrill
Of the soul spill

bookmark_borderExtra Words

It’s looking like you’ll help me see
Why they like empathy
At the price of you and me

Exploitation
Is what I want
If it’s an explanation
Exploit me

bookmark_borderIn –The End

The story is true, though the names have been changed to protect the guilty. I wrote to my lawyer, “Radical change happened in my life… but, I’m still a writer… and would appreciate any help with editing that my friends may offer. It’s my plan to explain to you what has happened over the past four years.”

My lawyer responded, “DON’T DO IT. YOU HAVE BEEN FORWARNED!!!!”

In –The End
by Daniel Brouse

There are no words to say
That’ll ever be O.K.
A host of barristers will complain
Try to claim that I’m insane
They’ll say, “Put no words into play.”
That’d be A-ok
Except…
I’ve something to say

After all,
How long will I have the chance to voice my choice
How long can I stand behind my stance
How long before I meet my maker
Then,
Only to be a liar, poser or faker?

The child in me
Gives my mind an eye
And, I…
Am able to see

The child in me
Gives my mind an eye
And, I…
Am able to see
There are no words to say
No music to play
Nothing… that’ll convey…
What you’ve do to me

Let the light shine in
Into your heart
Happiness your mistress
Let the light shine on
Onto your soul
For you can’t outlast your past
In “–The End”
You’re all you were

bookmark_borderBright Sunny Day

by Eric Visnov, Anthony Zinno, Sean Develin, Joe Mancini, Daniel Brouse

Written for Danielle Brouse and Sarah Granneman

D7 C7 G F D

Rise my child
Your seat is saved here in the end
And, Lord knows
You’ll need more than just a friend
Such a bright
Such a bright and sunny day
On the wing

Round and round
Carousel clown
Seek your ride today
Seek your ride
Come inside
Seek your ride today
Seek your ride on the wing
For today
Seek your ride on the wing
For today

bookmark_borderIn the Domain of Fame

by Eric Visnov

Am7 C Am7 F Em
Am7 C F Am7

Walk alone through the darkness
See the light in her face
Distant memories that we carry
Oh, has this all been a waste?

I mean to cover miles
I’ve walked for many days
Tending to the fire, playing in the rain

See through lies in all their eyes
You’ll never trust again
If it weren’t for one lost soldier
They’d be a hundred of them dead

Delay your heart and double cross it
All is fair and people stare
So, wear shades in the sun