Song written and performed by Edwin. A two-chord experiment from an old scratch tape he made that I found and thought I'd include with this poem. lookdown.mp3 (Please click on link to hear the song and excuse the quality of the recording)
DON'T LOOK DOWN
When you climb higher than you’ve ever been before, don’t look down it’s so easy to fall. The way may seem steep. It’s a long uphill grind but don’t dwell too much on what is behind. The brave forge on long after others give in, - keep their eyes on the goal and know they will win Life is so short and time soon runs out. There’s no time for fear and no time for doubt. All of these weights will add to the load and then it may seem like a very long road. You could have nothing You could have it all “But don’t look down It’s such a long long way to fall”
OMG... This is somewhat of the Poem I wrote 2 days ago, WEre mirrowing again Chanti, and it's been awhile too! This is just Gorg. how you wrote it all out and I felt it so strongly! The pict. is endearing! and magical... Wow! You are immersed in Talents! I thouroughly enjoyed and this is a Keeper for my Unique folder of thoughts! If you have alittle extra time, read my recent 4-5 poems and let me know your feelings! I hope your touched too! and it could be written for you too, through my Guiding Angels of Writers Within.The lyrics speak volumes... WArm HuGs,Shee
(Sheila G)
I like the song and the music. That Edwin's full of surprises. Thanks for posting this, Chanti. Hope you are well. ~~Nordette
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 5, 2006
Indeed, we have to get past the past, and live outside ourselves, rather than suffer morbid introspection...
Climb high climb far, your goal the sky, your aim the star..
Keep on keeping on Chanti
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on November 5, 2006
I like the positive slant you give most, if not all, of your poetry/song. This is needed in today's world more than ever I believe. Good writing . . . Good music . . .
I surely enjoyed this write! I took it in a different perspective at first...then read other reviews and saw theirs.Abstract that I am...could only picture my hike into the Grand Canyon and out and up, up, up!Looking down was so awesome...the higher I climbed the more I wanted to see how far I had gotten and the accomplishment made me feel so good!!!
I love your writing Chanti!
love and Peace~
Kimmy~
LOL Kate. I think Ed probably recorded this 2-chord experiment in the 80's so you were spot on there. It is the first take of an old number. He has written and composed a lot more since then. Thanks to all for your comments.
What a wonderful find... no wonder you seek to highlight it... like the best of the best from the 1980s it seems to me... Sorry, probably showin me age here... but reminds me of what kept me rockin along when I was decorating my first Victorian flat in Fulham, London... VERY professional... My congratulations.... I hope this new Retro sound makes it B-I-G!! Words and music fit each other to a T. Great! TY K xx
Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on November 5, 2006
Ever onward and upward;) Chanti,...eloquently written, wise words. A keeper. Panda :)
Brilliant poem, Chanti! "You could have nothing, You could have it all, But don't look down, It's such a long long way to fall" That says it all.
Brett
Reviewed by Linda Wells (Reader)
Reviewed on November 4, 2006
Chanti, great write, as usual. I found this to be so inspiring and insightful. If we always look down, we are not looking for our blessings, I believe God sends his blessings to us from up above......don't you? Looking up we can see what is falling out of the sky, maybe for us. if not, then next time maybe. We should always be looking up and walking straight so we don't miss out on anything!! I am selfish, I want everything God has to give to me!!
Life is, indeed, a forward motion! You have said it so well in this beautiful poem. I could get carried away with sappy words of praise, but let me stop before my words seem, somehow, diluted and simply say that this is excellent in every way, Chanti.
Take care,
Sherry
This book represents a thirty-day period of my poetry journal. Each poem addresses
the dominant thoughts occupying my mind during the early morning hours of a given
day.
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(Sheila G)
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
What a fine poem with a GREAT message!
Just what I needed to hear today!
Thanks,
MC
Paul;-)
Climb high climb far, your goal the sky, your aim the star..
Keep on keeping on Chanti
I love your writing Chanti!
love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Chanti
Will let you know about my music.....not using mp3 format but midi files needed to hear music immediately like on my site sweetie!!
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Rusty
Brett
Keep em comin' sweetie,
Linda
Sandie Angel a.k.a. Sandie May Angel :o)
lots of talent here
:)
Regis
Take care,
Sherry
Fee
Bom Bhole!
Roshan