packed up my old truck and my guitar too
heading on the road to start my life a new
maybe sing some songs in some country bar
one day make the big time become a country star


take a trip Nashville down in Teneesee
the home of country music is where i long to be
write a country song of my very own
perform it the Opry.  perhaps i will get known.

be a country star in the hall of fame
join the country stars with a famous name.
singing at the venues every here and there
along with all the big stars singing everywhere

singing country music is all i long to do
be a star one day make my dreams come true
singing on Tv and the radio
they would know my name every where i go.

I fell in love with you
at first sight
not in my head,
from the lure of
****** attraction
no, it was simple
and from my heart
it wasn’t deposited there
it appeared --
simple
naked and
whole

it was the sidelong look
you gave me as
we said goodbye
it was the bright smile
with that look
then
there it was -- simple,
naked, and whole
the Pharos light
my wandering soul was seeking
undeniable
ineluctable
remembered


c. 2017 Roberta Compton Rainwater

The sensation I miss most about childhood is the blissful freedom
We could have left this town and ran forever
I had my first kiss in a bowling alley snack bar
Within a Christmas morning star

I associate you with the winter: your shining black hair and cold words
We were both numb and it felt so strong
Could I return to the frozen bridge we would walk over every morning to school?
Making our way back to my house in the bleak afternoon

The best memory I had with you was when we tried to install a ceiling fan but it broke and destroyed the floor
Reminders of words, sharp tongues, and broken nails on trial
I go back to the feeling of my head split in two
I love the winter but I love you more

Wherever you go
There you are
Right there with yourself
Be kind to you
Whatever you do
You are your companion
Refuse to make this journey
With a ****** companion
Treat yourself kindly
Wine thee and dine thee
Smile a lot, and say
No matter what I'm doing
It's gonna be a ****** good day
You are the boss of your own mind
So whatever you do, please be kind