Mudge's Poetry Dump

TheMudge · Postby **TheMudge** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:29 am

Somewhere between La Fayette and Dalton
Feeling asphalt-worn and uninspired
The leaves have gone from red to dead and fallen
And I have gone from "trying" to just "tired"

Lately it's been one thing or another
And I wonder why I'm even in this race
Heartache's sticking closer than a brother
And lonliness is breathing in my face

Mostly I am strong enough for whatever life can bring
I know how to lock in tough and not feel anything
Some might say my heart's on ice
I guess it's just my style
But now and then it'd sure be nice
To be held just like a child

pengwenn · Postby **pengwenn** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:45 am

you read my mind :cry:

Postby **charlesp** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:50 am

I bet you all would be suprised at how chipper and perky Mudge is in person.

Another good one mudge... very good.

xcheck24 · Postby **xcheck24** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:55 am

i have a hard time thinking mudge is "perky"

nice poem, mudge.

Postby **charlesp** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:12 pm

xcheck24 wrote:i have a hard time thinking mudge is "perky"

Oh, he's like Katie Couric with an adam's apple.

pengwenn · Postby **pengwenn** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:59 pm

Does he have the wardrobe to match?

TheMudge · Postby **TheMudge** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:26 pm

Close. She shops at Sak's, and I just WEAR sacks.

xcheck24 · Postby **xcheck24** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:34 pm

charlesp wrote:
xcheck24 wrote:i have a hard time thinking mudge is "perky"

Oh, he's like Katie Couric with an adam's apple.

NO ONE is as perky as katie couric

Postby **JillStar** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:41 pm

I feel so much better now...

TheMudge · Postby **TheMudge** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 6:01 pm

Verse 2:

Naked in the cold glow of a streetlight
Every motel room looks just the same
The dark outside my window doesn't feel right
But I wouldn't know the sunshine if it came

I wear my sorrow like a high school letter
So proud I haven't given up the fight
And I know that tomorrow will be better
But knowing that won't keep me warm tonight

Mlou · Postby **Mlou** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 6:34 pm

Hmmm...frequenting motel rooms, are we? My advice, Mudge. Always bring your teddy bear and throw on an extra blanket or two. At this point in my life, if I want to be warm at night........I wear socks to bed. The source of heat isn't what it used to be. :rofl:

TheMudge · Postby **TheMudge** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:17 am

I have the opposite, problem, Mlou . . . one constant hot-flash any more

Did you see the rest of the song, posted earlier (before all the wisecracks from the Katie Couric Fan Club . . .)

Postby **charlesp** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:50 am

So Mudge... is this a new song or an old one?

TheMudge · Postby **TheMudge** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:26 am

New. Yesterday.

Postby **charlesp** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:56 am

Thought so... but was curious if it was just a coincidence it felt new.

pengwenn · Postby **pengwenn** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:12 am

Mudge, you're an enigma I've got to meet and figure out one day.

Mlou · Postby **Mlou** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:44 am

Yes, I did see verse 1, Mudge. Very country-western-sad feeling. I think everyone has periods when they just need to be held for a while, child or not.

TheMudge · Postby **TheMudge** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:53 pm

But I'm a guy . . . we're not allowed.

xcheck24 · Postby **xcheck24** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:54 pm

oh yes you are. we just wont tell anyone.

Mlou · Postby **Mlou** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:55 pm

Haven't you heard of unisex? The old rules no longer apply.

Postby **JillStar** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:12 pm

I wouldn't want someone to hold me who didn't first know how to be held.

TheMudge · Postby **TheMudge** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:26 pm

(Believe it or not, this is me being perky. Melody is weird, so it doesn't read quite right.)

You gotta pick your battles
You gotta know the score
Love will beat you up 'til you can't fight it anymore
You gotta keep the balance
You can't afford mistakes
You have to save yourself from love no matter what it takes

In over your head
Head over heels
You kinda start to like the way it feels
When your world has come undone
You can't blame love

When you're in too deep
With nowhere to go
I'm gonna be the one to say "I told you so"
Can't blame me, can't blame yourself, and you can't blame love

You can't get caught napping
'Cause this is do or die
Love will have you on the mat before you even try
You gotta pay attention
Don't wanna fool around
Love'll strip your defenses out and then kick you when you're down

Mlou · Postby **Mlou** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:25 am

It's hard to picture you in a big countrywestern hat with a guitar but lately it's getting a little easier. And this is your perky mood? Hmmmmmm....
Actually, it's a good one, Mudge.

pengwenn · Postby **pengwenn** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:34 am

I wonder if you'd do a concert of one of your songs for the podcast.

TheMudge · Postby **TheMudge** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:42 pm

Thanks, Mlou.

And Pengy? Just because I can WRITE them doesn't mean I can SING them . . .

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