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Hey man, I've heard you sold your dreams

Collected lyrical poems of Benjamin G. Dubel (2011)

Benjamin is a self-taught guitarist, plays by ear, and has composed lyrics and music since his early teen years.

This collection of poetry was largely written in 1999, when the author was 17 years old. He shows a depth of feeling and maturity which far exceed his age. The poems are moving, and heartfelt. The editor feels that there is an authentic quality to the writing which will resonate with many readers.

Here are two examples from the collection of 130 poems:

Poem 1

There are times I find myself sitting here wondering,
if I ever see you again someday, could you forgive me?
Even though it seems like you are so far away these days
I look back now just to see I’ve been left behind …
and if I could ever stand back up after falling down
I know things would be different this time around.

Well, I guess this is where I stand now before you
forever guilty as sin, for everything I’ve done.
But what difference does that make now anymore
there’s a part of me that’s dead inside …
knowing only memories, my mind keeps going blank
as the thoughts of you wash away this time around.

2004

Poem 2

* "Dreams"

Hey man … I hear you sold your dreams.
Why did you run down the wrong path?
Life isn’t as hard as you think it seems,
it’s always easier to look back and laugh.

Are you mad ‘cuz there’s no one to blame?
Were you hoping that we would listen?
I’m sorry that this happened, it’s a shame.
There’s a way out but something is missin'.

Hey man … I tried to tell you
but you were always never around.
It’s a shame you had to go and let
the best years of your life get you down.

So look at you now, is this where you stand?
Why do you keep your mind in prison?
You had so much going for you as a man
but it looks like you have lost your vision.

Hey man … you know I cried for you
but no one ever seemed to care.
Nothing anyone can say will correct the past,
so I just hope you’ve found your way there.

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