The past is long behind us
Our future holds the key
We've lost all of our memories
In this struggle to be free
We've gone beyond our boundaries
To the point of no return
We can't turn back now
For those voices crying out
Saying, "We've run out of chances
And we've run out of time"
If only we could change our ways
This endless sea of tyranny
Will not suppress our pride
The fire in our hearts and minds
Will give us the strength
To build the bridge to a better life
We've gone beyond our boundaries
To the point of no return
We can't turn back now
For those voices crying out
Saying, "We've run out of chances
And we've run out of time"
If only we could change our ways
If we surrender to our apathy
There will be no end to misery
And for our children yet to come
What kind of world would that be?
We've gone beyond our boundaries
To the point of no return
We can't turn back now
For those voices crying out
Saying, "We've run out of chances
And we've run out of time"
If only we could change our ways
If only we could change our ways.
Author notes
This is a song I wrote about 9 years ago, I had the backbeat for Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For A Hero" in mind for this. Any criticism / suggestions will be welcomed.
Written June 9th, 2006
"PHANTOM OF DESPAIR"
A contest entry
- POEMS AND LYRICS ONLY by crystallynnbradford.
365 points, ended September 18, 2007, 12 entries
Gold trophy winner
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this poem Daddy is very deep & very thought provoking. I've read it twice so far. The first stanza to me says it all. and the remainder of your poem reinforces the first stanza. lost memories, sometimes good.. mostly not. if can't remember the memories how are we going to learn from making that same mistake again.. and yes often too many times it feels just like we've run out of time. which is sad to say because to think of all the time that was wasted, that could have been more productive. and we only have ourselves to blame on that..
Congratulations on the Gold Trophy Daddy..
kat
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I like this piece, a cry for hope, feeling time has ran out. Very effectively getting the point and the image across.
Good write and congrats on gold.
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i love this piece
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I wish I could work up the music for it. One major problem, I've got no idea how to write music. lol.
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I remember the Bonnie Tyler song...but is that too "up tempo" for this piece? A great write, leaves me wondering what inspired it 9 years ago. However, also a very timely piece for today's world. Work up the music for it!
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Wonderful
Well I think it is great the way it is! I don't know what that song is though that you had for the backbeat!
I enjoyed this, but I enjoy all of your poetry! A wonderful message that flows nicely! Tink
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