I came across this old poem/song of mine on a poetry site. I'd forgotten it and
I had to blush, surprised at how good it was. Maybe it's just me. Comments are welcome.




the wonder that precedes the thunder



I haven't got what it takes to quit
Just play my hand n' get on with it
Some might pray or say it's written in the stars
Holding up answers with exclamation marks
Toss an easy catch, all passions are released!
Strike another match, noncommittal and carefree

You wanna' slow't down, then I'm gonna' get off
Paid for my ticket, now I'm not gonna' stop
'Swear it's like a habit to be hoodwinked n' short changed
But this time we're gonna' go the whole, damn way
This time I'll go the, whole, damn way

Down in the valley we were almost lost
With the sounds of the river n' the light so soft
Th' jury dispersed when the judge didn't show
Th' accused left standing n' th' case was never closed
Deft slight of hand, murder in the first degree!
Void of reprimand, footloose n' fancy-free

The wraith on your mast and your blinking ****
Will guide my stars until my days are done
But did you ever stop for a moment t'ponder
The loneliness of the wonder that precedes the thunder
The loneliness of the wonder that precedes the thunder