Just a Guitar

I'm just a guitar in a rock and roll band

my strings are yours for the playing

My adjustments are easy to make

I've been kept in a soft velvet case

The scratches on my backside, are from

not being treated nice and with care.

Even though I have been around the world

I still have not been played by

the greatest of them all.

Now my strings are loosening,

and have become filled with

Blood sweat and tears.

My adjustments are worn

and lacking the fine tuning.

My velvet case, is worn and showing

signs of wearing through.

The latches won't seal tight anymore,

the rain keeps falling through the cracks

I'm just a guitar in this place called Earth

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Amy H. Oct 13, 2008, 9:07pm EDT

Yep neat!

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Chris E. Oct 13, 2008, 9:08pm EDT

Very good Randall!

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Randall C. Oct 13, 2008, 9:09pm EDT

thank you Steph, and Amy...

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Randall C. Oct 13, 2008, 9:10pm EDT

Thank you Chris....

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Ray Lanfear Oct 13, 2008, 9:14pm EDT

Simply terrific, my grandson 8 years old is learning to play a guitar, and just loves Guitar Heros. I think this year , under the Christmas tree, there will be lots of guitar heros.

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Randall C. Oct 13, 2008, 10:08pm EDT

thank you Ray....muchly appreciated

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sheila h. Oct 13, 2008, 10:55pm EDT

did you write this? Randall?
I didn't know you're a poet..very sweet..

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Randall C. Oct 13, 2008, 11:26pm EDT

Thank you Sheila.

It only took me about ten minutes.

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Jennifer aka Jenn B. Oct 14, 2008, 11:00am EDT

that's cool Randall...

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Randall C. Oct 14, 2008, 12:11pm EDT

Hi Autumn. glad to see you

Hello Jennifer. thanks

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Amy H. Oct 15, 2008, 11:25am EDT

I had to come read it again. Boy with those words of yours, you should be able to make millions !!!! Smileycons!

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Christy F. Oct 16, 2008, 6:45pm EDT

This is a beautiful poem... I can see that it's very symbolic of something... It's very well written! You are a great writer. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

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Donna S. Oct 17, 2008, 7:26am EDT

Bravo

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t w. Oct 17, 2008, 7:27am EDT

very good!

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DIANE D. Oct 18, 2008, 1:20pm EDT

a ten I send

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Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Oct 18, 2008, 3:40pm EDT

boy oh boy, can I relate to that one!!! Wonderfully done, Randall

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Ali C. Oct 18, 2008, 9:48pm EDT

Nice one Randall!

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Ali C. Oct 18, 2008, 9:51pm EDT

Did I ever tell you that I used to babysit for some kids who's dad was a friend of the drummer from Blood, Sweat and Tears?

WOW, that's not even a good story :-)

Anyhow, I like the poem!

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Randall C. Oct 18, 2008, 10:09pm EDT

Hi Amy. you're so kind. Nice bit of info about the friend of a friend
Thank you Christy, appreciate your comment, and yes it does have symbolic meaning
Thanks Donna
Thank you Tammy
Hey Diane thanks
thank you very much Melinda
tks again Amy...

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