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Happy Song
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Lyrics to live by Photo of my dad

Oh so many years ago When I was a young man Dad sensed my indecision He said son, you need a plan Life is full of mystery Everything has its price The path you choose is up to you But I’ll offer this advice He said *Don’t eat the yellow snow* *Don’t play with fire* *Never hesitate to love* *Keep your heart filled with desire* I offered up a protest Claimed that’s no plan at all For its utter simplicity The path is way too small Dad shook his head and chuckled I’ll say it one more time Too much complication Is one lonesome paradigm Just *Don’t eat the yellow snow* *Don’t play with fire* *Never hesitate to love* *Keep your heart filled with desire* He’s been gone five years now His advice was surely true I’ve paid a price for many things That includes life’s mysteries too I’ve decided that indecision Is not necessarily bad And life paths that I’ve chosen Have some signposts from my dad *I don’t eat the yellow snow* *I don’t play with fire* *I never hesitate to love* *I keep my heart filled with desire* Copyright 2010 Patrick A Granfors

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on October 11, 2010

Wonderful picture, Patrick...sound advice from your father too...enjoyed....

Anna

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

nice memory for you...e

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

This is delightful, Patrick, both in image and in verse! Well done; enjoyed~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

Reviewed on October 10, 2010

Good one, Patrick. It's sage advice from your dad. You're a proud man, and you should be. Be well.

Love,
Sage

Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill

This is really good Patrick. I like the repeat of the verses. The rhythm feels good. Nice tribute to your dad.

Peace,
Dayvid

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Great advice. I'm burning with desire right now.

Ron

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Thank you for sharing your father's wisdom and this is a fine and respectful tribute to him, Patrick. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by E T Waldron

What a wise Dad! Glad the son came to the same conclusions;-) Warm and wonderful poem,Patrick!

Reviewed by The Poetess

I just love this! Your dad had some good advise that you are wise to follow. Yellow snow probably tastes terrrible, anyway! Fire burns, Love heals, and desire keeps us looking for something more - something better. Can't go wrong with that. ;-)

Reviewed by pat medlin

one of the best parts of growing 'upper'...discovering what wise parents we have/had...althoughit took you a awhile on the fire thingy...

i distinctly remember something about a hot tub fire...am sure there must have been a little 'playing around' connected w/ that one...hmmm?

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

What a charming and heart-warming poem! So beautiful Patrick!
Well there's this snowcone that I eat all summer, really yummy, and it sure is yellow snow but flavored with banana syrup.
Best Wishes,
Christine

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Excellent write, Patrick. Very, very well done.

Reviewed by Richard King

Dad's are pretty smart, sometimes and I'm quite certain that he'd be real proud of the way you've taken to his teachings. Nicely Done. Dick