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Sail Away With Me

On August 18, 2015May 13, 2016 By Trilby YatesIn RomanticLeave a comment

Waves caress port side leaning to the left filling the sails with a new direction unknown last breath secrets from the other side – Whispering angels hovering above - let him exhale one more time… But I know prayers are rarely answered and coincidences never ring true And songs blow by haunting tunes of love …

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Taxi Driver

On June 2, 2015June 24, 2016 By Trilby YatesIn Beat Generation / Wise AssLeave a comment

What to say when a question is posed Like a bull in a China shop… The only answer lay dumbfound-ed on the tongue of an exiled wise-ass “So, uh what about you, dating yet or uh, anything…?” That is how the question game begins Twisting in the wind via self-preservation, defensiveness… and A touch of …

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Jazz Man’s Song

On May 22, 2015April 8, 2016 By Trilby YatesIn Musically Reclined, RomanticLeave a comment

Notice the tide rolling with the punches not the way I do battling life’s challenges sea foam tossed in the air strong Atlantic breeze blows the tender sound of the Jazz Man always reminding me of home looking out beyond the horizon the sea never comes to an end unlike the sweet songs that are …

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Saint Cecilia’s Song

On July 24, 2014August 26, 2016 By Trilby YatesIn Musically Reclined, Romantic2 Comments

Looking beyond the window framing dreamy images like a professional paparazzo Candle light burns so bright Bleeding Heart flowers circle your name center of meditation-al drift And you - you are a song perfect harmony, perfect gift Shimmering from side to side Tap dancing wonder, heartbeat drummer, cat on a hot tin roof Cheshire smile …

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Dear Bartender

On July 18, 2014August 26, 2016 By Trilby YatesIn PerceptionsLeave a comment

Pen to paper can be intimidating - old school writing feels awkward when it has been years since the last time I actually put...pen to paper. But on this trip no laptop, no word processing devices - didn't think to bring anything along to write with...front desk, sweet faced young man - red curly hair …

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One Step, Two Step

On May 15, 2014August 22, 2016 By Trilby YatesIn Beat Generation / Wise Ass, Musically ReclinedLeave a comment

"Walking down Canal street, one step, two step knocking every door one step, two step couldn't find a whore ..." Double Dutch jump rope rhymes play that beat baby keep the rhythm keep the time... And I know you know I still have your drum set and play louder and harder everyday just to prove …

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The Wind Will Always Blow

On April 20, 2014August 21, 2016 By Trilby YatesIn Blood Line, PerceptionsLeave a comment

Seems like only yesterday the sky was a turquoise shade of blue babies breath and fall surrounded us. We raised our children together coffee clutch at the local diner; Mom's on a break... the gift of gab and so much more the wind was blowing strong As love was falling from our grasp husbands and …

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Dolphins Fly

On May 30, 2013January 13, 2022 By Trilby YatesIn RomanticLeave a comment

Melodious breeze blows across the shore line a song from long ago whistles in the wind Harp player glides passed sand filled shoes staring into tomorrow crystal ball floats by far away Block Island hidden treasures 200 and counting lost and found seashells fall from high above seagulls soar you lean into me while the …

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You Once Said…

On May 16, 2013August 12, 2016 By Trilby YatesIn RomanticLeave a comment

Starlight gleaming candles burn so softly casting silhouettes lovers lean in lips touch gingerly... sweet song plays quietly in the background perfection in each breath glance kiss no need to step away no need to hesitate you once said luck had nothing to do with it we earned one another... Our truth is captured in …

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