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I've heard extraordinary tales of wonder and excitement
Come and sit beside me
And let me share them with you

My father made me hungry
Hungrier than any person ever did
Not for traditional things like exotic dishes and fine wine
But for power, for wealth, for influence

It was more valuable than capturing the sunlight
That glistened on the skin
While cruel weather slowly took over your emotions
And manipulated your sense of control and even-temperedness

It was as if a continuous injection of blood
Was being poured into my body
And suddenly I was electrified into wanting more
Than I could ever dream of having

The desire was like a tree wanting to be reattached to its roots
Fully knowing that without that primary connection
It would cease to be
It was like a bird with broken wings
Watching others like it soar through the open sky
While it walked on the ground
As if it were not what is was

I wanted that power because I knew it would be my salvation
The center of my being and purpose
How I would relate to the world
It would be like taking a cosmic trip into outer space
And having the ability to land on every planet
To dance on every star and replicate that movement throughout time
With no worries of boundaries and blockades
The universe at your fingertips
And nothing else in between

To be a soldier defending sublime temples of prosperity
Navigating through refined slums and ethnic fields
And being awarded the highest honour
Bestowed upon a dedicated fighter
Would be a joyous moment to cherish

Having an abundance of everything
And never desirous of something
Is like oxygen lifting you up to taste the sun
And soak into every shade of the rainbow
A cornucopia of necessity and pleasure

To have the magic swirling in and out of you
Is like sleeping on cool water
And always remaining dry
Like living in a sand castle
That could withstand the mightiest storm

To be in sync with different customs
And mandating your point of view
Is like changing something just by looking at it
Concentrating on the various aspects that make it unique
And adding a new and beautiful layer which is vibrant and ethereal

An hourglass that never runs out of sand
And eyes that transcend the scope of time
Beyond common measures
And into the heart of simplified matters
With clean skin, delicious breath and a confident smile
The universe at your fingertips

I've heard extraordinary tales of wonder and excitement
You sat beside me
And I shared them with you
My father made me hungry
Hungrier than any person ever did
Are you now hungry?
If so, what will you do about it?

Written by B. (Thursday, July 9, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

Lies And The Lying Liars Who Tell Them

Verse 1
When you open your mouth
You lie, you lie, you lie
I cannot look in your eyes
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Another waste of precious time
When you lie, you lie, you lie
It's more than irritating
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A verbal form of oppression
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A weapon as sharp as a sword
Lies and the lying liars who tell them

Verse 2
Slick and under the radar
Your lies, your lies, your lies
Or so you like to believe
Your lies, your lies, your lies
On high alert in your presence
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Don't you dare play dumb
When you lie, you lie, you lie
I can see beyond your facade
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A weapon as sharp as a sword
Lies and the lying liars who tell them

Verse 3
Bitter and highly infectious
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A great lack of prevention
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Unhealthy dose of reality
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Imbalance of civility
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Playing with emotions
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A weapon as sharp as a sword
Lies and the lying liars who tell them

Verse 4
Toe to toe, living to win
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Legacy always in mind
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Methodical and charismatic
When you lie, you lie, you lie
No mercy for opposition
When you lie, you lie, you lie
If you lose, you can die
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A weapon as sharp as a sword
Lies and the lying liars who tell them

Written by B. (Friday, July 10, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

The Good Wife

Verse 1
Unison - elusive and fleeting
Like a butterfly landing in your hands
You wouldn't want to hurt it
You'd only want to see it fly
To become one with the elements of nature
You've always been the one to cherish and adore
Never desirous of being placed on a pedestal
In sync with my aspirations and designs
I know that the choices I make are right

Instead of being exposed, you wanted to be significant
Retaining who you are with only slight modifications
Having a sense of purpose that transforms into deep pride
While accompanying me on my journeys

Verse 2
Expansion - necessary and challenging
To grow like a plant in any condition
Adopting new beliefs while maximizing your core strengths
Revealing only what you want others to see
With a heart full of formidable intent
You aren't distracted by foolish games and wasteful passion
You're sensible enough to make the right moves

Verse 3
Taking care of you while looking out for our best interests
Plans get twisted and have to be re-arranged
With each detour, our attachment becomes bolder
Out of me, into you - new energy
A reflection of complex abilities
Without explanations, without apologies
You're right behind following my lead

Chorus
Graceful and highly determined
Uncompromising as a singular unit
Our creations are a result of you being the good wife

Written by B. (Sunday, July 19, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

Babel

Verse 1
The purple sky and the dusty road
Driving the long way back from Mexico
We danced and sang and drank a lot
Perhaps it was just a little bit too much
But they keep telling me that you only live once
So take a chance and liven things up
Throw caution to the wind
Look the other way
What's up is down and will eventually come around
If you lose, you can win in other ways
It's just a matter of perspective
If you think that you're not in control
Perhaps you're right, so just take it slow
But when your blood is pumping with adrenaline
It's so much harder to calm yourself down

Bridge 1
She told me that the sun was going to rise
But I knew that it was lies
Unsuccessful attempt at comforting me
She tried, oh how she tried
So we ran away from the gun

Verse 2
Two boys, both curious and poor
Roaming around rocks and grass to pass the time
Without a filter and full of imagination
Secrets spill out and a confrontation ensues
The older one says he'll go and blab to dad
About the wrong things the younger one was doing
The younger one pleads for him not to tell
As his brother continues to call him names
So a punch is thrown and a kick is blocked
And now they're engaged in a petty fight
It's a rough and tumble situation
At any point, blood could spill onto the ground
And if that occurs, a price has been paid
They'll both stand up and go their separate ways

Bridge 2
The older one said that the moon was about to appear
But the younger one knew that it was a lie
Unsuccessful attempt at deception
He tried, oh how he tried
Now he'll learn from his failure

Verse 3
Loneliness and sorrow
The only constant things in your ever changing life
So many sounds, so many signs you can't understand even if you tried
You go with the flow until you reach the point
Where you stop and turn yourself around
You can't see beyond your perceived limitations
If only your eyes were as wide as the universe
You could travel into unknown territories
Have no fear of being interrupted or losing control
You can be the only star in your galaxy
But only if you're bursting with confidence
You were told that you were plain and simple
So you believed in the lies

Bridge 3
There's just no way of seeing and knowing all
That's why so many of us take the fall
The future as elusive as happiness
But we keep trying to live another day
We keep trying

Chorus
There's just no way of seeing and knowing all
That's why so many of us take the fall
The future as elusive as happiness
But we keep trying to live another day
If Babel is all that there is
We'll hold onto it because we have nothing else
As precious as water and the breath of life
We'll fight for it without a second thought

Written by B. (Sunday, July 12, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

Pride

Verse 1
I don't wanna go where you wanna go
Leave me alone - I'll do things on my own
You haven't got a clue about what I think and know
You've foolishly convinced yourself that you do
A self-appointed monarch with fictional power
Your fake reign may last for endless hours
I've got a crown of my own
Which I've built and will wear proudly

Verse 2
Far from being wise and out of touch
Your fantasy mode is limitless
Another world - a world of your making
Will eventually crumble to the ground
I'll be far away from your madness
Your self-destruction won't impact me
I've got an armour of my own
Which I've built and will wear proudly

Verse 3
I was once confused about who I was
And I acted carelessly in the process
Ignorance was the predominant state of mind
My views on reality were compromised
I believed in lies, was easily manipulated
Essentially, I was a robot
My thoughts and emotions were artificially implanted
And were, ultimately, used to control me
I've shed the old skin that I was living in
The new one which I display is worn proudly

Chorus
Inside my bones, inside my heart
Every breath I take is full of pride
Everything I see, all that which I experience
Is full of p-r-i-d-e

Written by B. (Sunday, July 26, 2015)
Copyright 2015

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Oh Hell No!

Verse 1
Show me that you're worthy of my time and my life
Prove to me that you're better than fine
Convince me to take a chance on you

I'm ready, I'm willing to form a lasting union
But I won't be played for a fool
Oh hell no!

Verse 2
Life is a journey to cherish and explore
Many sights, many sounds to create and revel in
So much beauty to aspire to
A wealth of passion to attain
It's considerably better to experience it with another

I'm ready, I'm willing to form a lasting union
But I won't be played for a fool
Oh hell no!

Verse 3
Secrets and lies wrapped up in disguise
And manifested in different ways
To ultimately further a hidden agenda
Are prevalent any way you turn
One must always be on guard

Still I'm ready, I'm willing to form a lasting union
But I won't be played for a fool
Oh hell no!

Written by B. (Monday, August 3, 2015)
Copyright 2015

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The Ladder

Verse 1
They say we are unusual creatures
Creatures of a foreign nature
And that we should be exposed
Young and old, we're all treated the same
Cast in the harshest of lights
And thrown away like we're trash

We seek refuge in places that are more welcoming
In places that are less frightening
Trying to survive is challenging

Mostly stuck in situations not of our own making
Confusion transforms into rage
And in its carnage, we're always to blame

Verse 2
Suspicion seeps into our bloodstream
Turning us into pseudo-beings
And rules over us like a king

With just a look, fantasies begin to form
We dream about getting closer
And to finally make a move

If all goes well, we'll reach the state of ecstasy
Dismiss the notions of inferiority
And be proud of our identities

Verse 3
Is there a way for us to live a different life?
To speak words we don't understand
To act in a peculiar manner

Temptation could undo all the advancements
We've worked hard at attaining
Being knocked down is closer to death

If we overcome the multitude of hardships
By getting a firm grip on the ladder
Then we'll be able to succeed

Chorus
We always try to climb up the ladders of men
But once we reach a certain height
We get knocked to the ground
The sky is the limit
But it's different to reach for it
When the ladder is constantly being moved around

Written by B. (Sunday, August 9, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

Eyes Wide Shut

Verse 1
Generating hits, you've got several smashes
You should be smiling from ear to ear
Why the sadness and disappointment?
There are many who would kill to be in your spot
That's not an exaggeration
It's a proven fact
If your eyes were wide open, you'd know this
Step outside of white and be in black
To experience the way that things are
Every spectrum of the rainbow
Waiting to capture your attention

Verse 2
A blockbuster falling into your lap
You're so lucky but you don't act that way
There are many who would trade places with you
Right or wrong, this is how it is
You try to shield yourself from knowing many things
Ignorance is not bliss
But you wish that were the case
Bells are always ringing inside your head
Stillness of mind is difficult to attain
If you step outside of white and be in black
Every spectrum of the rainbow will be revealed to you

Chorus
If your eyes are wide shut
Then so is your mind
Your heart is closed
And your spirit is broken
Running blindly without a care in the world
Indifferent to emotions and badly bruised
With your eyes wide shut

Written by B. (Sunday, August 9, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

Castle

Listen up, we're taking over
You and your kind must step aside
Ranting and raving won't change anything
Decisions have been made and won't be reversed
Nothing is fair so don't complain
We keep getting richer and we like it that way
We live like kings, we live like queens
That rule over useful peasants
It's our birthright, our rightful place
Hush your mouths if you disagree with our ways of life
With how you're treated

Shacks will be converted into mansions
Mansions that captivate and astound
With grass that's greener than the colour green
And gardens so lush, they'll seem unreal
The sun will rise and fall on our part of town
The best part of town
This is how we'll choose to live
Live like kings and queens in our very own castle

Knock, knock
Who's there?
Possibly your worst nightmare
Put on your shoes and pack your bags
This is your only warning so take heed
Everyone should travel
So be glad that you'll get to see the world
It's larger than most people realize
It's vibrant, it's complex
And while you're doing that
We'll live like kings and queens in our very own castle
In our modern castle

Pushed along, pushed aside
It's difficult clinging to pride
We're constantly told nothing stays the same
Like a broken record, it drives us insane
Psychologists give useless advice
On how to deal with our new ways of life
We don't believe in what they say
They haven't experienced our pain
We put them in the same category
As politicians and salesmen
They always have something to sell
But the more we buy, the more we sigh
We dream of being kings, of being queens
Reigning over our very own castle
Living in a modern castle

As dark as night, as bright as day
Two opposing sides of an ancient spectrum
Perhaps its destiny that needs to be fulfilled
And when that's achieved, only the mighty will rule
They'll rule over us like kings and queens
In castles we've built, in castles we've lived in
We'll be forgotten royalty
On a journey to reclaim our very own castle
And if we're successful, we'll cherish our castle
So let's fight to have our own castle

Written by B. (Friday, October 9, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

Wickedly Perfect

Verse 1
Surrender your brain to the gods
To receive all that you'll ever need
A pseudo-being with new senses
You'll experience fresher and grander things

Wickedly perfect, wickedly perfect

Do as you're told
Nothing more, nothing less
With arms wide open and a willing soul
Nothing is off limits, nothing's taboo
Your glorious gift is special rare
With a single clap, you can be anywhere
Wander between the edges of your mind
With fire at your feet and no water in sight
You'll entertain us or just simply burn

Verse 2
No hint, no clue
Nothing is left behind
If you always ask questions
You're wasting time
Follow the path approved by kings and queens
And be immersed by great pleasures and rewards

Wickedly perfect, wickedly perfect

You're the problem but don't be afraid of yourself
We're the solution to transport you to a better realm
Up and away from uneventful life
And into many sublime frontiers
A unique relationship you'll have
With all the ones who watch you closely
You're exactly what you were created to be

Chorus
Truth and reality are open to interpretation
What was still is and will ultimately never be
You're an ordinary fool if you know what's good for you
Unburden yourself of commonality
And be the one we revere

Written by B. (Wednesday, October 14, 2015)
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