The Drum Poem

At Paige's request, I have decided to post a poem I wrote this morning when I was bored and just started thinking about drums.

drums are beaten
drums are thumped
to lure us in
to give us a rhythm
that we can move to

Drum

The little art man sits down at his drum set and lays down some beats that kick serious backside.

...::::...

I'm painting pictures and sculpting figures,
just to forget her.
But she won't leave my focus alone
my frail heart is turned blue [gasping for air]

I'm etching glass and molding brass,
but all these things
they don't let me forget her.
God help me.
I'm being eaten alive
from the inside out
God save me
from the toxin that seeps in these wounds.

I wish you would fill me
and drain me of these accursed thoughts.
I wish I could come to you
and not be distracted.
But the testosterone seems to be my input panel
and the buttons are being pushed with every thought of her.
and I'm a mess
you don't love me any less
but please let me fold up
and close my eyes.

"PTCL" - The Placid Hurricane

doo doo dee dum

Let's see. albums of 2005 that I listened to.
"takk..." - Sigur Ros
"speak for yourself" - Imogen Heap
"guero" - Beck
"self-titled"- Lifehouse

I suppose I should place them in order of how much I liked them. but there wouldn't be much of a change, except Immi might take first and sigur ros second. I'm not certain if I would do this, though.
I know that death cab for cutie came out with "plans" and the bravery came out with their debut album and spoon came out with another album, but I didn't listen to any of these, which I probably should have.

The lifehouse album is okay, but I think that the most solid album they've released is their first one, "no name face." After that, things just started to get boring with them. Oh well, drowning in davy jones' locker is often what happens to many bands that start out with promise. My favorite tracks on this album are "blind," "into the sun," and "walking alone."

"Guero" is just plain fun and the music is pretty solid too, considering its style is more "vato rap" at times than the normal crazy sound beck is known for. My favorite line is on "Que Onda Guero" when Beck says, "Andale, Joto, your popsicle's melting." My favorite tracks are "que onda guero," "missing," "earthquake weather," and "broken drum."

Imogen Heap's voice was as beautiful as ever in "speak for yourself." I'd marry her but she'd probably only want me for my hot body. And I'm of the conviction that you shouldn't marry for the sole reason of sex. Sorry Immi, if you're reading this, it just wouldn't work out between us. You'd be my "suga-mama," and we can't have that. Favorite tracks are "goodnight and go," "have you got it in you?," "hide and seek," "the walk," "just for now," and "the moment I said." Every song on this work is great.

Then there's is "takk..." I really like this album, but I don't think it's nearly as good as their second album "agætis byrjun." Still, it's probably a little easier for the common person to get into than "( )." My favorite tracks are "glosoli, "sæglopur," "gong," "andvari," and "svo hljott."

Happy New Year's Day to you two or three slackers who actually read my blog.

i bought a chrome-plated slide today

What do I have to say?

woke up. went to the music shop and bought a slide for the fender. bought a guage 46 string for the gibson. went to hastings. bought a used (but in very good condition) copy of "The Fatherless and the Widow" by sixpence none the richer. went to "ye old river" by the sports center for about an hour. bowled with matthew, carissa, merissa, and chris for two hours. came home. contemplated.

: :::: :...

I see the wonder setting in
over where I am going
and where I've been
and by the way
when I kneel to pray
it never seems you're there
and I'll admit that I do not try
when it's easier to sit down and cry
I'm so full of doubt
want to let it out
let it out all over you

on my circle of error
I go round and round
on my circle of error
I go round and round again

I'm running things into the ground
all the truth I'm seeking has not been found
and I am weak
all the words I speak
bring no passion anymore
and I will try for happiness
in the midst of all this emptiness
all I want is you
if I only knew
how to get up off this floor

"Circle of Error" - sixpence none the richer

This Beautiful Mess

I just bought this cd at hastings today for only $6.48. It was used but the condition is practically new. While I listen to it at the moment, I find that I'm digging it pretty deep. The bass player kicks some serious backside and the music itself is just plain awesome. It's not as well edited as Divine Discontent, but that isn't always the measure of a good album. good stuff.

Hey You

"You're it,
and this is the s--- that I've been talking about."

cybersuffice

It's cute how we americans have so much and only seem to want more.

the glistening outside.

As I was walking outside my house this morning, every thing was so surreal. The sun was shining and the only sounds I could hear were the chirps of birds. It almost reminded me of a scene off of Napoleon Dynamite.

Perplexity

I firmly believe in the sovereignty of God. I know that He has my entire life mapped out for me and is control (not that I'm a fatalist; man is still responsible for his actions). The thing that kills me, though, is my whole view of my future. I hardly give it any thought. I don't know what I want to do with my life. I feel disoriented.

Merry Xmas

Well, considering that there are probably only two or three people who actually read my blog, I don't know whether they would be upset if I didn't post a christmas message to them. However, it is a pretty important day today, so merry Christmas to the people who read this blog. You are the few, the proud.

I don't know whether this verse has much relevance to the day, but it's comforting. So, I going to post is anyway.
"I am the good Shepard; I know my own and my own know me." (John 10:14)

Immi

Although I haven't made a "rocker of the week" in a couple of weeks, I'm back. This week's rocktress is Imogen Heap. She's a total babe simply because she has such a beautiful voice.

The Gelid Breeze and Its Impish Schemes

When you live in a house environment, you suffer from allergies. When you live in a dorm, you suffer from the easily spread cold. Honestly, I don't there is anyway of evading the nose-drip, sore throat, and poppy ears. Notwithstanding, eating really a really good casadilla helps put you in a good mood--truth be told.