When I’m Gone

 When I’m Gone

 

Baby you’re the very best but ain’t nobody that sweet                     

Maybe a lovely melody but honey I’m the beat                                

You’re gold I agree but idols they only fall too short                        

Maybe I find you in my mind but you’re breaking my heart            

 

When I’m gone you will finally see

There’s a lot more than you in we

When I’m gone you will finally see

That’s there something sad about being free

 

When two lovers discovers that coins really have three sides

There’s the front and the back and the one that always hides

You’re lying there naked I see all that’s sacred and profane

We got our history but love is a mystery none can explain

 

When I’m gone you will finally see

There’s a lot more than you in we

When I’m gone you will finally see

That’s there something sad about being free

 

Making love all through the night we don’t fight when we are one

But darling I hear you snarling foul when the sex is done

Can’t you feel it there’s something out there bigger than us all

Take care and be aware say a silent prayer that we don’t fall

 

When I’m gone you will finally see

There’s a lot more than you in we

When I’m gone you will finally see

That’s there something sad about being free

 

Ecstasy is a pill ecstasy is a thrill you were a shark in the dark ocean deep

I was fishing be the shore but I wanted more something that I could keep

You bit that bait but I made you wait momma always said don’t be too easy

I gave you a try and made you my guy cause honey you knew how to please me

 

I’m a woman and women want to be cherished like treasure

But I feel that the deal is I perish for your pleasure

So take my advice love me twice and then hold on real tight

For sure as the coming sun we’re done after tonight

 

When I’m gone you will finally see

There’s a lot more than you in we

When I’m gone you will finally see

That’s there something sad about being free

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Blues Lady

 Blues Lady

 

Juan slipped Don Quixote some L.S.D.

A minor victory for the forces of anarchy

The evening news gives clues about reality

And you my dear I truly fear mean nothing to me

 

Blues Lady dancing in a daze

You the sunshine of my days

Blues Lady through the night

Blues Lady you make me feel alright

 

The face of the clown melted into a permanent frown

In Manhattan at night the trains don’t run downtown

Freaks and sheiks mingle debating minor affairs

The poor pay the lion’s share of corporate welfare

 

Blues Lady dancing in a daze

You the sunshine of my days

Blues Lady through the night

Blues Lady you make me feel alright

 

She’s a victim of technology

A lost soul in a murky mystery

Trying crying to be free

If she had the cash she’d pay the fee

But when the toll is your soul

You just gotta keep control

 

The psychotic soldier is now older and gray

He is lost in the holocaust of his yesterday

After the artillery they marched into the city

Sad to say mangled bodies are not too pretty

 

Blues Lady dancing in a daze

You the sunshine of my days

Blues Lady through the night

Blues Lady you make me feel alright

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It’s A Snowy Day In Montclair

 It’s A Snowy Day In Montclair

 

I read the obituary of a man with a pathetic life

He loved his children and was on his third wife

No matter how wicked or cruel the livin

When you bite the dust you’re going to heaven

 

It’s a snowy day in Montclair

Down on your knees say a prayer

When hell freezes over I’ll be there

It’s a snowy day in Montclair

 

The college basketball team is undefeated

If you’re manic I know how you’ll be treated

Rents are on the rise but that’s no surprise

Here comes the devil with a quiver full of lies

 

It’s a snowy day in Montclair

Down on your knees say a prayer

When hell freezes over I’ll be there

It’s a snowy day in Montclair

 

I’m getting pornographic emails in my spam

Yesterday I worshiped the great I am

Right now I’m typing the lyrics to a song

I’m pondering why right always turns wrong

 

It’s a snowy day in Montclair

Down on your knees say a prayer

When hell freezes over I’ll be there

It’s a snowy day in Montclair

 

Satan smiles as he drools reading over the Epstein files

If you think the Democrats will save us then you’re in denial

We have a vigil on Fridays to protest war and organized hate

I believe all genocide is wrong but that’s a matter of debate

 

I ain’t the Messiah but I’ll ascend into heaven

I ain’t a liar please read Revelation chapter eleven

Tutoring math brings rewards but so little pay

I wonder how in the world do people turn gay

 

It’s a snowy day in Montclair

Down on your knees say a prayer

When hell freezes over I’ll be there

It’s a snowy day in Montclair

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Serious Songs

 Serious Songs

 

Colorful curvy crescendo

Lustfully laughing letting go

Creativity circling captivatingly

Whirling twirling revolving reality

Somewhere

In the melody of the air

In the space where grace

Kisses my face

In warmth of embrace

To be profound I dare

Of silent sound aware

Magical mystical mystery

Understand the mending hand

Of Theodore transcending history

An ancient relic?

Somewhat psychedelic

Mild insanity

Forbidding vanity

Loose lines of ink

Lavender, fuchsia, pink

A galore of more

The radiant rays of the sun

Reaching everyone

To tiny boxes square

Creatures confined with care

Who, what belongs?

In serious songs

Fantastically fine

Second guessing

Forever possessing

Yet never mine

Now from a distance

Reckless resistance

Be aware

Of spirals in prayer

So I say with pride

Break on through to the other side 

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In Memory Of Frank Peoples

 Frank Peoples was a friend of mine.

Sadly he committed suicide. He suffered from mental illness and he was off of his medicine. He threw himself in front of a subway in New York City. He was buried in a potter’s field and we never had a ceremony celebrating his life.

Frank was a vibrant person full of life, friendly and outgoing. He would enthusiastically lead the congregation in songs.

Year ago I was trying to create a poetry magazine called “Stop And Listen”. It never came to fruition. But at that time Frank sent me the following. I had forgotten about it until now.

Blue Bird

By Frank Peoples age 10

A streak of blue

I saw it fly

As blue as any

Summer sky

As blue as

Any violet

How clearly I

Can see it yet

Nor am I likely

To forget

The streak of blue go wingin’ by

Like some small kinfolk of the sky

I wrote a piece of poetry in remembrance of Frank.

In Memory Of Frank Peoples

By John Kaniecki

You’re home among the stars

Christ’s blood washed away your sin

Now God can begin

To heal your scars

You were a troubled soul

Who dared to dream

Beautiful, wonderful

Always had some scheme

Triking all about

Trying to figure life out

We shared a similar cross

And your death

Is humanity’s loss

You loved to sing songs of praise

Even in your hazy fuzzy craze

Now you have endless days

To walk in the Spirit’s ways

Perhaps in the universe to soar

For ever more

A captain of your own starship

Giving the Klingons the slip

Live long and prosper

What more can I offer?

Life truly has no end

And you Frank Peoples

Will always be my friend

Frank Peoples was an extraordinary ordinary man. In my book “Poet To The Poor, Poems Of Hope For The Bottom One Percent” I celebrate the common man. Through poems of unsung heroes or through obscure people that I know it is a book not to be missed.

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Going To Grenada

 Keeping on the Caribbean theme I am most happy to present to you “Going to Grenada.”  This song lyric was written in that sunny paradise inspired by the journey of my wife and me to her home. Maurice Bishop was perhaps the greatest political mind of the twenty-first century.

You will find this gem and many others in my book of song lyrics called “Without The Music.” If you have are a singer and what some material it is a must. Or from a purely poetic point of view, it is a work worthy of exploration. 

Going To Grenada

JFK was miles away to catch the plane

City in fright, security tight what a pain

Took off my belt and I mooned the guard

Never knew going to Grenada would be so hard

Going to Grenada

The Island in the sea

Going to Grenada

With my Love with me

Landed in the sun, really felt the heat

Maurice Bishop airport that name’s a treat

Long ago the man fought for all our dreams

Rose like an angel only to fall in screams

Going to Grenada

Revolution does survive

Going to Grenada

Our hopes are still alive

Family, friends, we are kinfolk one and all

Calypso, hip hop, reggae, prophets call

Times hard, money tight but hopes run high

Maurice is dead but dreams can never die

Music puts the Love in motion

Sunny beaches by the ocean

Riches here beyond compare

For all of us to share?

Going to Grenada

Can you read between the lines

Going to Grenada

Everything will be fine

My throat dry, belly empty, where is righteousness

Jesus was well until Judas gave his kiss

On that hill on that cross blood was shed for peace

The world could use another man like you Maurice

Going to Grenada

God I beg you for your grace

Going to Grenada

Help the human race

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A Day @ The Poet's Cafe

 A Day @ The Poet's Cafe

by John Kaniecki 

"WHAT DO YOU WANT!!??!!"

Rosie is far from nosy

Serving as waitress at the restaurant

Chewing Bazooka bubble gum with a smile

Her raw radiance

Tightly fitting finely filled uniform

Compensates for her lack of style

Her glossy red cheeks speak abundantly

Strawberry Blossom -  exactly

My eyes tip toe over the menu

"I'm not sure"

"I've never been here before"

"Perhaps an extended metaphor?"

Rosie smiles savage and cunning

Sultry, sexually stunning

"Take it from me"

"Try a simile"

"The taste is nice"

"At an excellent price"

Confounded by a vague reference

Like a ship lost upon the sea

"Oh my" I cry suddenly

It's the worst thing to say

At the Poet's Cafe

A corny cliché

So dead the corpse is but dust

Embarrassed like cuddling lovers discovered in lust

I surrender sorrowfully

"Just coffee for me"

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Candy Girl

Candy Girl

 

 

1-8 Verse

Hey my sweet baby Don’t tell me maybe It’s my place

I hold you real tight Let’s welcome the night In Love’s lace

 

9-16  Bridge

We were dancing Sweet on our feet My Candy Girl

You make me complete Inside my Candy Girl world

 

17- 24 Chorus

You are my Candy Girl so fine I love you darling

Dear Candy Girl angel divine you make me sing

I lick licorice slowly consuming heaven

My Candy Girl Never leave me Candy Girl I need Your Love

 

Second Verse

Welcome morning sun We have become one You and I

Down this road of two We walk me and you No goodbye

 

2^nd Bridge

How I need you Oh I need you My Candy Girl

My heart is beating Sugar red My Candy Girl

 

Chorus

You are my Candy Girl so fine I love you darling

Dear Candy Girl angel divine you make me sing

I lick licorice slowly consuming heaven

My Candy Girl Never leave me Candy Girl I need Your Love

 

57-64 Midsection

 

It’s fantasy for sure A dream we possess

Forever and more It’s no silly child’s guess

 

65-72 Midsection

 

Candy Girl never leave me out Oh Candy Girl believe me without doubt

I love you Candy Girl I do From now on it’s me and you

 

Chorus

You are my Candy Girl so fine I love you darling

Dear Candy Girl angel divine you make me sing

I lick licorice slowly consuming heaven

My Candy Girl Never leave me Candy Girl I need Your Love 

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D-I-R-T

 D-I-R-T

 

Well you daddy is a millionaire

And you don’t even have a care

All you gotta do is give a ring

And the servants will get you anything

Oh miss princess proper and elite

To you I’m the ground beneath your feet

I know what you think of me

D-I-R-T

Maybe it’ll always be

D-I-R-T

But if you wanna know what’s true

Baby I’m too good for you

 

Well I make an honest living

I ain’t rich I take what their giving

I’m not wealthy it can’t be denied

But I’m good and decent deep inside

Now some may say that’s a great worth

Not you princess you call me dirt

I know what you think of me

D-I-R-T

Maybe it’ll always be

D-I-R-T

But if you wanna know what’s true

Baby I’m to good for you

 

Cocktail party caviar

Limousine with a bar

Oh so well read

Got a king size bed

You love fancy art

But you ain’t got a heart

Look in the mirror and see

It’s you who is D-I-R-T

Cause all you hold precious

Is really useless

I see all you do

But still Love you

Foolish heart of mine

It’s a crime

Who can help me

D-I-R-T

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Lorca

 Lorca

 

Before I read Lorca

My words were blunt swords for

Slicing rotted wood

Constructing

Rackety trellises

To fortify

Pathetic castles of sand

Praying never the waves

Or even harsh winds

Ascend to my feeble heights

Where from above with disdain

Cupid mocked

My juvenile sonnets of adoration

Before I read Lorca

My muses imploded

Like small delicate fish

Swimming in a shallow stream

Scatter

As a rude rock rapes

Their calm tranquil waters

Before I read Lorca

I had never truly lived

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Empty Coffins

 Empty Coffins

                                                                       

Queen of the dream yesterday don’t belong              

Been in the scream crucifying my wrong      

Sinful sharks like a dog barks in greed          

In the Land Of Plenty so many in need         

 

Did you love me when the song turned sad?

When life went all wrong and I burned mad

Empty coffins they wait for us all

Empty coffins they beckon and call

 

Endless war rages money men to blame

Burning cities refugees full of shame

Soldiers kiss their wives maybe goodbye

Don’t you know brother we’re fighting for a lie

 

Did you love me when the song turned sad?

When life went all wrong and I burned mad

Empty coffins they wait for us all

Empty coffins they beckon and call

 

I’m betrayed by friends cheated by strangers

A world of illusion I see dangers

Do your best then try to take a rest

Happiness is a never ending quest

 

Did you love me when the song turned sad?

When life went all wrong and I burned mad

Empty coffins they wait for us all

Empty coffins they beckon and call

 

You’re standing at death’s door ready to leave

There’s something better I gotta believe

Where is true Love when you need God most?

Where is my true Love when she’s only a ghost?

 

Did you love me when the song turned sad?

When life went all wrong and I burned mad

Empty coffins they wait for us all

Empty coffins they beckon and call

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