TURNING THE WORLD INSIDE OUT

We look at nature and the world around us and we are constantly asking it questions, whether we are aware of it or not – who are we? how do we fit in? – comparing and turning ourselves and everyone else inside-out in an effort to understand them. Today’s guest, Peter Kelly, is a very…

GASLIGHTING SELENA by Sandy Ramsey

I have been fighting fires in my everyday life and have had to take a step back.  BUT…  there is no reason I can’t tell you guys about some great places to visit until I am back…right?!?! I am so very happy one of my favorite bloggers has found a new home here on WordPress. …

IN THE RUINS

I cut trap doors into your floors Sinister cracks hidden by daylight As I wait for you inside obscurity Waiting for you to mess up, give up Until you decide to let go, give in Come, And fall into my dark Come, And get infected by my night Let me confine you for a bit…

DADDY BLACKBIRD

It happens more than I would like to admit but some stories punch me right in the heart and it takes a bit of time to get it to beat again. By now everyone has seen the viral video of the dad singing Blackbird to his son (who died shortly after his mother did). I…

MY NAME IS MIDNIGHT

Written by HastyDad (Howie) and HastyWords   I was the first silence you heard I held you tight inside my beat Vibrations you could only feel Then as you developed and grew My silence was audible to you A sound growing louder with time You see, man uses this beat to dance Notes felt way…

A POETIC MUSICAL DREAM

Another duet with a long time duet partner Chris Jensen (ThisOldToad). Written by ThisOldToad and HastyWords   A mysterious conductor builds a melodic soft melody without a dancing heart forgotten in rapture drums beating within a harmonious memory  ♦ Side steps flow fluid as measured heartbeats built on treble clef e minor accompanying A Capella…

THE IRONY OF JUDAS

 A SONG THAT YOU HAVE DANCED TO WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND A few years ago I was in Tulsa, OK for a concert.  “It’s Keisha, Hasty, not Quiche- Ah” R corrected me.  I never could remember how to pronounce her name.  We actually found ourselves standing in line for this concert twice because the first…

TWO WORLDS COLLIDED

A SONG THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR MOST RECENT EX-BOYFRIEND   Considering that my last boyfriend was OVER a quarter of a century in an age far far far far far far away; I will change the wording of this challenge to: the most memorable song reminding me of AN ex. I have decided to…

I LOVE NEIL SEDAKA… SO THERE

  A SONG FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939) An American pop/rock singer, pianist, and composer. His career has spanned nearly 55 years, during which time he has sold millions of records as an artist and has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and other artists, collaborating mostly with lyricists…