The Night is Real (poem) by Edwin Larson on AuthorsDen

The Night is Real
by Edwin Larson → (All Poetry by Edwin Larson)
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Just some lyrics to a song I was working out on the piano
Vendors on the strand shutter up the stores while out across the sand the music echoes They cast themselves to fate waiting for that wave that will carry them away to their salvation Breathing in the night beneath an empty sky Following the light just where it takes me Swimming back on through all those thoughts of me and you and the things that I did do to set us both free Oh the night is real Life is easier it seems Yeah thats what I feel Easier than living in someone else's dreams Up and down the shore the crowds have dissappeared No sounds of wanting more the ocean echoes There's nothing left to bleed You cut yourself in need and fed upon the seeds of your frustration Swallowing the stars you buried all the scars reaching in so far that you just couldn't see Trying so hard to tame put neatly into frame the ember of a flame that once burned brightly Yeah the night is real but life is easier it seems Thats just how I feel Easier than living in someone else's dreams Breathing in the night beneath an empty sky Following the light just where it takes me Yeah the night is real life is easier it seems Thats just what I feel Easier than living in someone else's dreams Yeah the night is real Copyright ©2009 Edwin Dante Larson

Reviewed by Ed J.

Reviewed on November 1, 2009

You do have many talents. Wonderful song.

Stay well and keep writing

Ed

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on September 19, 2009

Damn! This was good. Could go either way / Rock or Country / Really like the last verse which repeats, can't think of what that is called. Very good.

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

Reviewed on August 6, 2009

Well done and I agree a soft ballad this could be. LadyJ

Reviewed by Roger Ochs

Reviewed on August 3, 2009

Wonderful lyrics in a lovely lyric poem. I especially like the use of the vernacular.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Sounds and reads like catchy lyrics to me...I could almost hear the tune coming through...in my mind a sort of Billy Joel up and down tempo...love to hear the finished product.

Fee

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on August 2, 2009

It is easier living outside the dreams of others. Enjoyed.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Captivating lyricx Edwin! I'd love to hear it;-) Your song speaks to today's culture where it seems people prefer to be alone than to assume a position under someone else's dreams. Even when in love...ET

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

I've been listening to you sing this while you play your piano and wish that others could hear it. Perhaps you should record it. The lyrics are beautiful when read but even more so when sung by you. You're such a gifted musician and I'm proud to call you mine. :)
Your Snuggles xxxxx