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Cloudless Skies

Looked out my window this morning Damn.. another cloudy day Falling further and further behind This life's become all work, no play Where the Corporation is heaven Our CEO has me under his spell My suit and tie.. strangling 24/7 This heaven's become a living hell What good is a big corner office Only time for my computer screen I can't satisfy all of these investors Without being ugly, harsh, and mean And everyday has become cloudy I feel like I'm a million miles from home Hating this person that I've become Surrounded by people, yet all alone I'm well aware that I shouldn't do this It only distracts.. and there's no time But I've been thinking.. where's the sun What's my reason, and can I still rhyme Is there a place with cloudless skies Somewhere I'll never need this phone Is there a real heaven that isn't hell Could I have a girl that I walk home I'm dreaming about my tomorrows I've started praying it's not too late That pretty girl who rides the metro I think I'm going to ask her on a date It's time to leave my corner office Discovered I'm good at writing songs There's a park where it's never cloudy Close to home... where I belong! ~Lyric Man Note: Wanted to write a "Wake Up" song about a guy who gets sucked into corporate life and then wakes up one day and realizes he's basically sold his soul to the devil. In exchange for money, position, and shiny things.. he's traded away his freedom, and even love. We're only going thru this life one time.. only one shot at living. Don't live it in perpetual.. cloudy days. I thank God this was something I learned in my 20's. Don't waste your life existing!

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George Stanworth

Date: 7/18/2018 2:34:00 AM

Hi Lyric Man. I can relate to these lyrics very well, expecially the 'My suit and tie.. strangling 24/7' line. I have been working in an office for years whilst daily coming up with ideas for poems and songs. I keep dreaming about my tomorrow's too. Excellent lyrics once again Lyric Man.

Judith Kerttula

Date: 7/14/2018 7:25:00 PM

I like that this poem is coming from a man. Sometimes I think that most guys have so much drive for their job and that is all that matters. Nice to see that you want more. Thanks for sharing.

Bonnie House

Date: 7/4/2018 6:27:00 PM

Very good point about not wasting our time. Do what you want and see if it doesn't work out.

Dr Virinchi Mudumbai Acharya

Date: 7/3/2018 6:08:00 PM

Soulful feelings from within

George Stanworth

Date: 7/3/2018 6:08:00 AM

I can relate to this as I work in an office. Great lyrics Lyric Man.

Vidya Raghunathan

Date: 7/3/2018 4:54:00 AM

It is beautiful.. What I love about it is how it touches reality and brings it so close for others

Mike Jones

Date: 7/3/2018 2:30:00 AM

Although I've been retired a number of years now, I know exactly where you're coming from.

Maxie Macdonald

Date: 7/3/2018 12:56:00 AM

Very well written . Its so true.

Rd Mcmanes

Date: 7/2/2018 6:21:00 PM

I recently retired from a place which checks all the boxes your poem covers. I managed to escape with my soul intact and while I miss my department people, don't miss the managing stuff.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/2/2018 2:06:00 PM

Love the lyric :-) My husband was a lot like this until it was too much for his heart. I'm so glad he finally retired. Good write..

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/1/2018 11:02:00 AM

i can imagine you living in a suitcase and yet finding time to breathe, relish the beauty of life... fascinating melody; take it easy, D... huggs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/30/2018 8:02:00 PM

It truly was a wake up song for such a guy as this, Lyric Man. Great creativity!

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/30/2018 7:00:00 PM

Thank God I am retired and retired before the recommended age! I enjoyed the work and made a nice pay but the longer I stayed with the company the more difficult was the work, so I threw in the towel. Have never regretted it. Your poem strikes a chord with most of read it. / M

John Sensele

Date: 6/30/2018 12:01:00 PM

Lyric Man, vivid imagination about the tough life we lead. Ferment captured in a captivating poem. Thanks for enlightening us on aspects of real life we sometimes take for granted. Keep such nuggets flowing more and more, Lyric Man. John, Zambia

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/30/2018 9:18:00 AM

Beautifully done! It clutched my heart. All we have is our time, until we don't.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 6/29/2018 9:14:00 PM

I listened to your nice song. I specially admire those who write long poems. I can't. Joy n Peace.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 6/29/2018 5:16:00 PM

Hi Lyric, once again you sing another golden song. This read just rolls off the tongue. It is a song that is known to many my friend. We only have one shot at life and we have to make the best we can of it. I love the content and the wonderful rhythm. An excellent piece Lyric. This one goes into my faves. Have a wonderful weekend. Your friend always....Mike.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/29/2018 5:01:00 PM

The biggest regrets in life is what we didn't do, not what we did do. Good Job! Got me thinking....

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/29/2018 3:58:00 PM

Awesome message in there, LM, love how it just rolls along in a rhythm & Blues sort of way.

Lyric Man
Date: 6/29/2018 4:42:00 PM

Thanks Harry.. there actually was some blues magic in this write as I was listening to Don Henley (my fav) and Paul Carrack when I wrote this today.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/29/2018 3:41:00 PM

A deep message in your poem Lyric Man..a wake up call for us all. If everyone heeds your advice, life would be happier indeed..I want to go to that park where it is never cloudy!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/29/2018 3:20:00 PM

Blessings are everywhere, if you stop to truly enjoy them. Everything falls into place as it should, and when the time is right. This I find to be absolutely true. A simple moment does create a beautiful memory. Your thoughts express this so well. Many are like this man, and that is very sad indeed. ~ Brandy

Once Was

Date: 6/29/2018 1:05:00 PM

Very nice write! I definitely can relate. You'll get out of that eventually! ??

Lyric Man
Date: 6/29/2018 2:05:00 PM

Ha.. I said no to that a long time ago. I have a great gig that allows me to chase adventure, see the world, and have time to read your poetry (at least when I'm on the road).

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/29/2018 12:33:00 PM

We are surrounded by beautiful souls.. We have our passions and ambitions.. We get inspired and we do inspire others.. Isn't that a bliss and a bless?! Isn't that a"real heaven that isn't hell?! I enjoyed reading your Lyric! Insightful write.. Thank you so much for sharing Lyric Man. Stay blessed.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/29/2018 12:30:00 PM

"This heaven's become a living hell"! Absolutely true in a sense! We are getting more and more wrapped up into everyday life that stained by ugliness.. But "Is there a real heaven that isn't hell"?!. you penned the answer in a beautiful way Lyric Man! We do have a heaven of our own! We have our very genuine dreams..

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 6/29/2018 12:02:00 PM

Wonderful. Verse LM. True, true, so very true.. Let' s take time off work life.... Imagine everything gonna burn one day even us if we're not careful...So let's use, but less material things spend more time with family and friends. Great write James

Lyric Man
Date: 6/29/2018 2:14:00 PM

I'm not collecting stuff, I'm making and treasuring memories. I'm a minimalist. We don't need all that junk. Better to rent on rare occasions when you do. We can't take any of that mess with us when we pass over.