You Never Gave Up On Me (Crystal Gayle)

"You never gave up on me

When I was giving love up on you

Every time I thought this love can't work

You stayed to see it through

You never gave up on me

When  I was making things rough on you

And you showed me

What it really means to love somebody..."
[You Never Gave Up On Me by Crystal Gale (1982)]

Have a lovely Musical Monday...
What moves you?

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Turn Back The Clock (Johnny Hates Jazz)

If you were to live your life again,

what would you change?

Another day is ended

And I still can't sleep

Remembering my yesterdays

I begin to weep

If I could have it over

Live my life again

I wouldn't change a single day

(Chorus)

I wish that I could

turn back the clock

Bring the wheels of time to a stop

Back to the days when life

was so much better

Lying here in silence

Picture in my hand

Of a boy I still resemble

But I no longer understand

And as the tears run freely

How I realise they

were the best years of

my life

(Chorus)

You might say it's just

A case of giving up

No

But without these memories

where is the love

Where is the love

If I could have it over

Live my life again

I wouldn't change a single day

(Chorus)

Why can't I turn back the clock

Bring the wheels of time to a stop

Back to the days

Oh no no

I remember when

Life was so good

I'd go back if I could

Oh oh I wouldn't

change a single day

Don't let the memories slip away

I wouldn't change a single day

Don't let the memories slip away

Posted for Musical Monday... What Moves You?

The Last Dance

the 

swinging

rhythm 

was 

spellbinding

the 

pounding

beat 

was 

enthralling...

 

she slipped on 

her white 

nightgown

as she 

prepared 

for bed

but the music 

playing 

outside her 

room

beckoned her

to heed 

its call

listen she did, 

and more...

the 

swinging

rhythm 

was 

spellbinding

the 

pounding

beat 

was 

enthralling...

she stepped

into 

her red 

stiletto heels

and started 

 swaying

with her eyes 

shut closed

she finally 

let go

unaware 

of the eyes 

that were 

watching...

the 

swinging

rhythm 

was 

spellbinding

the 

pounding

beat 

was 

enthralling...

he knew 

she was 

still mad 

at him

but the 

lovely sight 

was too much 

to resist

 he took 

his chance

and took her

in his arms

their eyes locked

his gaze 

drowned 

 her anger

there was 

nothing left 

but 

burning
passion...

the 

swinging

rhythm 

was 

spellbinding

the 

pounding

beat 

was 

enthralling...

 

and so, 

together 

they slowly 

swayed

to their hearts' 

content

as if 

in a 

trance

they danced 

like

there 

was 

no
tomorrow...

the 

swinging

rhythm 

was 

spellbinding

the 

pounding

beat 

was 

enthralling...

 

unbeknownst

to them

their 

time

was 

running

out

and 

tomorrow

would 

never 

come... 

the 

swinging

rhythm 

was 

spellbinding

the 

pounding

beat 

was 

enthralling...

© Bing (PinkLady) 2011





 

Posted for WritersBlockDaily,

The Poetry Potluck and The Poetry Pantry
Image courtesy: Link

The Road Ahead

a time to reflect

severed ties there were many

what has gone awry?

a year marked by pain

perhaps the one ahead holds

a better promise...

that of beginnings

instead of tearful endings

long-lasting friendships

© Bing (PinkLady) 2011

Musical Monday... What Moves You?

Do You Know Where You're Going To?
by Diana Ross 
(Theme from "Mahogany")

Posted for Haiku Heights and
Musical Monday... What Moves You?



 

Rejoice (Haiku)

friends who stand by us

through fair and stormy weather

one of life's pleasures

♥♥♥

love from family

pure and unconditional

God's greatest blessing

♥♥♥

sunshine in your heart

amidst an overcast sky

keep your light glowing

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

 ♥♥♥

Friends
by Amii Stewart and Mike Francis

(1984)

Posted for Haiku Heights and The Poetry Pantry
Image from Leonid Afremov's Gallery

A Sunny Monday Morning

I look forward to Monday mornings now...
"Home sweet home!"

Have a great and upbeat Monday, everyone!

Of Fun and Friendship (Thursday Poets' Rally Week 27)

bound by friendship

ties that are deep

two decades of sisterhood

an unbreakable loop

"raise the roof!"
that was the mood

a night of 80's fun

and disco jam...

of strobe lights

and tights...
of red stilettos

and loud echoes...

never ending banters

in a room full of prancers...

 

one night of break

for sanity's sake!


  © Bing (PinkLady) 2010

It was Kadayawan Festival in Davao City last week. Fat Bobby's hosted another 80's party called Retro Friday (August 20) and even though I had an on-and-off fever, I couldn't pass up the once-in-a-blue-moon bonding time with my equally busy BFFs and TFFs. And so, FUN FUN FUN we had that Friday night! Disco balls, laser lights and wet (as in sweat) look... it was soooooooooo 80's once again!!!

A BIG thanks to Jingle and the other poets who voted for me. I really appreciate this beautiful Celebrate Poet of July Award. Thank you so much!

Come and join Thursday Poets' Rally
Week 27 ~ August 26-September 1

hosted by Jingle

Monday's Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

A confluence of events last week caused me to hibernate. It was a week of contemplation and quiet solitude. But I'm breaking my silence now and starting the week right the "Living and Loving and Coping" way...

An upbeat tune from the 80's!

o eh o eh o eh o eh
o eh oo aah o eh o eh
o eh oo aah o eh o eh

Rhythm Is Gonna Get You (1987)

Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine

Happy Monday to all of you!

You Can Do Magic

You can do magic

You can have anything that you desire

Magic, and you know 

You're the one who can put out the fire

You know darn well when you cast your spell

You will get your way

When you hypnotize with your eyes

A heart of stone can turn to clay

Doo doo doo doo doo doo...

~You Can Do Magic by America~

This song sends me out in an upbeat, positive mood every morning. It is one of the songs that I listen to on my way to the office and it never fails to uplift my spirit. I hope it casts the same spell on you.

Happy Monday!

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Pensive Mood on Music Monday

"To look backward for a while is to refresh the eye, 

to restore it, and to render it the more fit for its prime function of looking forward."

-Margaret Fairless Barber-

a warm, loving feeling beckons me

to take a step back into the past

the deep, timber tone of your voice

and that hearty laugh of yours

echo still in my heart...

Do That To Me One More Time

by Captain & Tennille

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE
by Stevie Wonder (1973)

You are the sunshine of my life

That's why I'll always be around,

You are the apple of my eye,

Forever you'll stay in my heart



I feel like this is the beginning,

Though I've loved you for a million years,

And if I thought our love was ending,

I'd find myself drowning in my own tears



You are the sunshine of my life,

That's why I'll always stay around,

You are the apple of my eye,

Forever you'll stay in my heart



You must have known that I was lonely,

Because you came to my rescue,

And I know that this must be heaven,

How could so much love be inside of you?



You are the sunshine of my life, yeah,

That's why I'll always stay around,

You are the apple of my eye,

Forever you'll stay in my heart



Love has joined us,

Love has joined us,

Let's think sweet love

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