Song Lyrics

I'm, Proper Dancing
I'm too old for this Worry of who will say what Let's dance everywhere * Thanks for reading This is inspired by Alyson Smith's challenge to write a haiku a day for 50 days, inspired by songs and lyrics that are special to her.
By Paul Stewartabout 21 hours ago in Poets
My 50-day Senryū (川柳 ) Challenge 2026 Is Complete
Introduction I think it was Alyson Smith who tempted me into this (I can resist anything but temptation), but a lot of others have taken it up as well, and you can find most of them in here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 days ago in Poets
The End
Introduction This is the fiftieth one, so I thought "The End" by The Doors was appropriate to complete the sequence. The End
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 days ago in Poets
Rise, Ye Dead!
* Thrice the graveyard’s bell hath knell’d, Thrice the corpse from earth rebell’d, Bones do rattle, coffins quake, Sleepers in the ground awake!
By Christian Bass3 days ago in Poets
Living the Dream, Avoiding the Seem
Just try living your dreams. It’s not as easy as it seems. There’s work to be had whether it’s good or bad. There’ll be plenty of fail,
By Dean Traylor4 days ago in Poets
No One Likes A Polymath
Introduction I recently bought "All Asimov And No Fresh Air" (I'm still trying to find out what that means, if anything) by Half Man Half Biscuit, and while the album is excellent, this just captured me. I think it is the cello or violin from Matilda Hodge that makes it for me.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 days ago in Poets
The Book Of Love
Introduction This is a gorgeous, simple song for the triple CD album by The Magnetic Fields. I don't know how I first heard it, but Peter Gabriel covered it (maybe that's where), and I tried as well.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 days ago in Poets
It's Oh So Quiet
Introduction This Björk song summed up yesterday for me. My eye infection had been going on for a while, so I went to the eye clinic. I had difficulty reading and writing, and even this was hard.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 days ago in Poets
Obsessed
(Baby, I'm obsessed with you...) (I'm so obsessed with you...) [Verse 1] I'm watching you; can't you feel my eyes in the shadows where the danger lies? A twisted love no one can see; in my heart, we're meant to be.
By Luna7 days ago in Poets
Sail The Waterway
Introduction This song, along with "Dallas", wasn't a Steely Dan favourite, but I have always loved it. Both songs were relegated to single "B" sides.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 days ago in Poets
In Shadow Of The Scarecrow
wicked rode the wind the day the crows circled the cornfield out where shadows bend and evil deeds have been concealed *
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden8 days ago in Poets
Where Is Gone?
when it all crumbles You hold on for fear of death Letting go means life * Thanks for reading! This is inspired by Alyson Smith's challenge to write a haiku a day for 50 days, inspired by songs and lyrics that are special to her.
By Paul Stewart8 days ago in Poets