That Ain't Happenin' (poem) by Patrick A Granfors on AuthorsDen

That Ain't Happenin'
by Patrick A Granfors → (All Poetry by Patrick A Granfors)
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Eileen & I celebrated our 22nd anniversary last Saturday night at a Jimmy Buffet concert in Las Vegas. It was a blast, quite literally to our ears. We each had to play the “eh?” card for a couple of hours afterward. The seed for these “down on your luck” country-ish romance lyrics sort of popped into my head during his rendition of “Mother Ocean” although the tune itself bears no resemblance.

I know that I promised the moon and the stars A Malibu mansion and hot fancy cars A shiny new yacht and a big diamond ring All depending on the songs that I thought I would sing But that ain’t happenin’ Babe That ain’t happenin’ Looks like this dream just ain’t comin’ true The producers aren’t buyin’ And I feel like cryin’ But it don’t mean that I don’t love you I know that I told you how famous I’d be That invention I had was just seen on TV Record profits were forecast as the audience grew A life of luxury was destined for me and for you But that ain’t happenin’ Babe That ain’t happenin’ Looks like this dream just ain’t comin’ true Instead I went broke A promise I must revoke But it don’t mean that I don’t love you I know that I swore that I‘d be CEO Of a big corporation with people working below A limo chauffeur in a Bentley to boot Living off my stock options would be such a hoot But that ain’t happenin’ Babe That ain’t happenin’ Looks like this dream just ain’t comin’ true Thought I’d be rich retired Instead I got fired But it don’t mean that I don’t love you Now I can still promise the moon and the stars Admiring them from the back seat of one of our cars My intentions were honest that can’t be denied There’s still luxury in the simple things that I can provide I see it happenin’ Babe I see it happenin’ Looks like this dream could still come out true If somehow you’ll forgive And your life with me live I’d be so humbled if you still loved me too Copyright 2011 Patrick Granfors

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 27, 2011

THIS IS A KEEPER! HEART, SOUL AND MIND OF A HONEST MAN...STILL LOVED AND STILL, SO IN LOVE...FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

But we can't ever stop chasing our dreams, can we? What would be left if we did! The world ain't exactly an uplifting place quite a lot of the time....Dream on....

Anna

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Reviewed on October 26, 2011

So sad, pal. Let's see, who was it that said, "The best laid plans of man and...? Ehh,It's late and I'm old and I forget the rest, but you know what I mean. Congratulations, though on twenty-two years.
Mark

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

You are rockin man, we all have our day in the sunshine, and twenty two years of lovin is surely that, why stock options and fame, thei're just not worth the same. Bless ya! Great lyrics!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

A real country tearjerker. It will be nice if the melody could be put to it and go get somebody like say, Patrick to sing it. ;-)

Ron

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Totally adorable lyrics, disarmingly sweet and entertaining!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

There’s still luxury in the simple things that I can provide

The simple things are the best, and Jimmy Buffet concerts are pretty good, too.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Well done, Patrick.

Reviewed by Eileen Granfors

Ah, now that's romantic! Who needs big money when I've got you, Babe!