
DANCING IN THE SHADOWS
We’re dancing with the shadows
To the heartbeat of the moon
While you’re out there doing battle
To a bygone marching tune
We’re a reality waiting to happen
No longer hiding behind closed doors
Your charisma counts for sweet nothing, my friend
When there is no mesmerized applause
We’re dancing with the shadows
To the shimmer of the sun
You’re never going to tame us now
Not me, not anyone
Dancing with the shadows
And dreaming of the day
When truth and freedom are a given
And the silent have their say
We’re dancing with the shadows
To the whisper of the waves
Dancing with the shadows
No more graves, no barricades
Of this week’s pics only the fourth one is mine. The others are curtesy of the old man. He’s not been 100% for a while now, hence he’s not been writing nor blogging. Some of you might know him. His name is Mike Steeden and he asked me to send his regards. Anyway, we dragged him out on the only decent day we’ve had over the last few weeks. My sea pics were taken on the coastline, he’d found a place below I’d never noticed before. I liked his work more than my own on the day.



Time for some music. This week, ‘Ticking Clock’ from my ‘Dream Rescuer’ album. The album is available for download at BANDCAMP I hope you enjoy;
Lastly, one of many accidental photos from the old man – one of about thirty when he left his finger on the phone without thinking. I don’t mind being a multitude of accidental silhouettes sometimes.

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Beautiful words, hope “the old man” is feeling better soon George
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Thank, Kate. The old man is just the wrong side of OK. Thanks again ~ George
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Beautiful pics, beautiful beautiful words , lyrics with so much heart and meaning. Your best, George.. I always think that as I read your work and then you surprise us again with another fabulous song and verse.
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Thanks, Lady Yasmin. It’s dark and getting darker out there. Thanks again ~ George
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Well you and the old man are awfie talented. I knew he took a blogging break jsut for awee hol but I have wondered where he got to. Please tell him i hope he feels better. Great words by the way and very apt right now too.
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Thanks, Shey. I’ll pass that on. Thanks again ~ George
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Such a beautifully profound poem, George along with some stunning images.
Best wishes to the mysterious old man!
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Thanks. I’ll pass your best wishes on to Mysterious Mike – I think he like that handle – my dad. Thanks again ~ George
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Bet you ten pee he doesn’t like being called old. 😉
But yeah – bestest wishes and all that.
Robert.
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Thanks, Robert. Good point. Funnily enough he calls himself ‘the old fool’ on most of his blog posts. Thanks again ~ George
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Don’t know his blog. Point me? 🙂
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I think you’ll find him at https://mikesteeden.wordpress.com/ with a bit of luck. He’s not blogged for a while but I’m sure he’ll get his act together soon ~ George
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Nice one – thanks muchly. 🙂
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Beautiful poem George
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Thanks, Athira. I appreciate that ~ George
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Always welcome..
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Beautiful post. I hope he feels better soon. This was truly lovely, George. Thank you.
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Thank you ~ George
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FANTASTIC PHOTOS. EACH ONE TELLS A STORY. THANK YOU, GEORGE. I HOPE YOUR DAD IS BETTER AND SASSIER SOON. HE IS TRULY ONE OF A KIND. PLEASE GIVE HIM MY BEST WISHES.
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Thank you. I’ll pass that on. Thanks again ~ George
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This is inspirational! The poem and the song! I love the silhouette photo the most! I need a figure for a painting I’m working on. Would it be ok if I adapt it a little for my landscape?
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Thanks, Chris. Of course you can. I’d like to see the finished work if that’s OK. Thanks again ~ George
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Thanks, George! I’ll finish the painting in a couple weeks and I’ll let you know when I post it.
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JGC, you eloquently echo the sentiment of many tired of the day and night beat downs, “You’re never going to tame us now”, a brilliant and poignant line. Wonderful imagery pays tribute to your words as they express a real dissatisfaction with the larping. Are we viewed as a multitude of accidental silhouettes? I believe the silent will have their say as the ticking clock gets louder. Great song choice! Super photos capturing the “shimmer of the sun”, much needed! Please wish your dad well and have a good rest of your Tuesday. ~ PM
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Thanks for the words, PM. I’m thinking about all this a lot now. I’m seeing a secret police all over the place waiting for the boss to arrive and organize them like when in the Soviet Union decent people couldn’t be sure if their neighbours were checking on them. Probably it just a fiction in my mind – but something is happening and it’s not just all about lockdown’s mental scars. I’ll pass on you well wishes. If I can’t get a decent song out of this one I think I’ll feel like giving up. Enjoy your day ~ JGC
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JGC, trust yourself, it’s a nonfiction reel running in your mind. What happens to caged animals when they are continuously poked with sticks and left hungry, AND hungry for survival? What direction are you going with the music to accompany the lyric? I’m confident this song will be the fall of the first domino in the creation of a new album. Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday. ~ PM
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I’m not yet sure which way this number will go. Logically, it’s a guitar piece, building into something bigger, yet that’s a bit stereotypical. Orchestration doesn’t feel right. Piano hasn’t been touched for a while, but piano’s don’t like getting angry. Melody is easy, instruments difficult. I need a positive mood more than a regular day to day mood. It’s not quite a protest song, but as you say, it’s nonfiction. I’m still in thinking mode. Thanks for the advice ~ JGC
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JGC, looking forward to the outcome. Have a good Saturday! ~ PM
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This is my favorite posts of yours, all of it, the poem, your words and photos. I hope your dad is improving.🥰
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Thanks, that means a lot ~ George
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The poem speaks volumes. And the photos are wonderful. Please tell you Dad that he took very good photos and give him my best regards all the way from Canada.
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Thanks, Anne. I’ll pass your message on. He’s better with a camera than a phone – hence 30 odd pics of me he didn’t realize he’d taken – but as a former PI he’s always been taking pics. Thanks again ~ George
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Derek Sivers – have you heard of him George? Sorry this is completely random but I think you would like his point of view – Google him up if you get five.
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I hadn’t heard of him, Kate. I just checked his website. Interesting. I’ll read it all a couple more times. Someone said to me recently that if I was born 20 years earlier when vinyl and CD’s were out that, I, like loads of others would be making serious money, yet now, when everyone streams music and royalties are so mean for most musicians, the table has turned. Maybe Derek has a few ideas in his writing and works. Thanks for that ~ George
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Love your poem! And photos are stunning! Many greeting to your dad from Italy, all the best to both. Xristina
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Thank you, Xristina. I appreciate that. Many greetings to Italy also. Thanks again ~ George
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Superb pictures and beautiful post. We are wishing him to get well soon.
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Thanks for your kind words ~ George
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Lovely lyrics, lovely pics. Give my best wishes to ‘your old man’. Hope he’s soon feeling better.
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Thank, Cath. I’ll let him know. Thanks again ~ George
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My best to your dad!
Will you please tell him hello from Resa, if the time happens. He’s got a great wit, and his historical memories are importantly prevalent in his writing.
Love the pics, your song is fab and thank you for all of your talent that you share with us.
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Thanks, Resa. I’ll tell the old man what you said. I think he’s going to make a comeback soon. He said ‘winter is for writing’ the other day. He’s stressed out and it’s made him unwell for months now. My parents have missed their summers in France this year. Mum takes it in her stride and has a laugh, he’s not good at that. Thanks again for your kind words ~ George
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Look forward to seeing him back!
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Wow..loved it💓
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Thanks. I appreciate that ~ Zoolon aka George
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It is a fantastic album, and this song speaks to me. Big hugs to Mike, love to you all X
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Thanks, Inese. I’ll pass on you message. Thanks again ~ George
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I don’t comment often enough on your blog, but the words and photographs here are marvellous!
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Thanks, Anne. I really do appreciate that ~ George
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Hey, George, I finished the painting that I use your photo for a reference.
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That’s good. Was it the third pic down on your latest post? ~ George
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That’s it.
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I like it a lot ~ George
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Thanks!
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Reblogged this on WRITINGS, MUSINGS, POETRY.
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It’s lovely to hear you all got out! Please send your folks my greetings and hopes that 2021 brings better health and creative joys for them both…and you, too!
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Thanks. Have a great 2021. At least the old man is back on WP and the rest. Happy New Year ~ George
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