Poetry Jam - "Sweet Love, Sweet Love"

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This is linked to Poetry Jam's "The Sound of Music".  Each week there is a new theme and this week we were asked to be inspired by a song.  Well, I chose two and did my best to blend them.

"New York, New York" sung by Frank Sinatra, and

"Get Happy" sung by Judy Garland.




Sweet Love, Sweet Love

Start spreading the news
I'm crossing the river
hoping to wash away the blues -
Sweet Love, let me stay.

These vagabond shoes
are coming home today
I'm ready to pay all my dues
Sweet Love, extend your hand.

I want to wake up at your side
peaceful and serene
To find the sun in your eyes - ah -
looking at me

My troubles and fears
will melt away
And in your arms I'll feel renewed again
Oh my sweet love,
Hoping you'll grasp hold my hand
Lead me to the promised land
It's up to you
Sweet Love, Sweet Love.

Sweet Love, Sweet Love.
I want to wake up in your arms
My sins forgiven
To find your tears have washed me free
Happy and carefree
King of your heart
Shouting hallelujah

These, my dearest wishes
Yes, in your dear sweet arms
I just know I will forever hold you tight
If you'll just take my hand

And I'm comin' home today
I'm Praying, let me stay,
You know, in your dear sweet arms I will know peace
Your heart and mine
Sweet Love, Sweet Love, Sweet Love.

by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, January 1, 2012