Hats Off To The Traveler Of Melancholy Masterpieces

For days now, I’ve been obsessed with James Taylor,

he has a smooth way of touching my soul.

The rhythm and rhymes are just a few of the ways,

he joins my conscience, in a lyrical stroll.

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I fight off the tears, with a smile on my face,

as he reminds me, “that’s why I’m here”.

Singing “Fire and Rain”, taking me to a place,

I come back to year after year.

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There is a connection I feel when he starts to sing,

like a long-lost friend, who’s made his way home.

Walking and talking like a natural man,

hand in hand, down that old “Country Road”.

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Gone to “Carolina”, or down some “Copper Line”,

showering me in love and sunshine.

Off to ‘Mexico” maybe lost inside my mind.

right beside me, enjoying the ride.

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I can’t explain how his music sets me free,

takes me back, to a world left behind.

Time evolves, here inside of my family tree,

try not to try too hard, is “The Secret of Life”.

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All the best things in this life, are absolutely free,

on this lyrical ride back through time.

Magical, carefree melodies,

blending with simple, life altering rhymes.

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With eyes that encapsulate feelings,

as blue as the feeling of sad.

That velvety voice singing melancholy things,

we figure out that life’s not so bad.

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It takes a master to bring them together,

all the emotions that make up a life.

And he effortlessly plays on my heartstrings,

tapping my feet, keeping rhythm and time.

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Lyrical masterpieces, echo in my mind,

musical transportation to anywhere in time.

Guitar strings with a story to tell,

taking me away, to the depths of my mind.

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Worries fly by and move out of the way,

when I put on a record of James.

Finding fortune and fame is such a curious game

taking liberties - calling him by his name.

I give full credit to the genius behind the songs and lyrics I mentioned above . James Taylor was, is and will continue to be a groundbreaking pilgrim in the music that shapes our lives. I hope you enjoy my tribute.