only one thing brings me to this place
only one thing makes my heart shine
you've got a barefoot long lady leg charm
you're the one thing on my mind
we drink cold beer on your midnight beach
we roll with the waves in the sea
I've been bound by the chains of a working life
and you're the one thing that sets me free
sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming
when I'm hammering hard with my crew
and it's an easier task to spike these studs
when the one thing I picture is you
now there's been such a dry spell between us
that I traveled all night to your door
but the stone faced landlord just told me
you're the one thing I won't see anymore
he sent me to the churchyard
I just don't know who's to blame
for this graveyard plot with its grey headstone
and the one thing it reads is your name
only one thing brings me to this place
only one thing makes my heart shine
I won't ever believe that you've gone away
cause you're the one thing on my mind
I've come back to read this ballad once more and it still has deep power...
Not just stone faced..but stone hearted..landlord. Stunning ending...good piece.. Cheers. Subroto
A strong and haunting ballad - love, life and death it's theme. I can almost hear it.
The ending of the poem caught me by surprise. Enjoyed reading it.
a graveyard for one's love in one's own mind...a sad and touching write...invades, soft and silent, the reader mind...10
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
a wonderfdul poem/song, Lee Cromwell - strong emotion and the lines are just so lyrical, readable and memorable...