READ
THEM
ALL
2.
Dad.
3.
“Inside-out”
Written & performed by
George J. Raymond (related)
© 2022 all rights reserved
4.
I took myself too
far one day,
and filled up an
empty chamber.
Spun the wheel,
closed my eyes,
almost pulled the
trigger
***
Oh, what a night.
Oh, what a fight.
I went too far.
She took the car.
***
I was alone with
myself, seriously
doubting my
emotional health
***
Help! I cried out
That girl turned me
inside out.
***
Took advantage
of my collapse,
put the pistol in
the freezer
Grabbed some
ice,
a bottle of gin
found me a day
old pizza
***
Oh, what a night …
***
I was alone with myself …
***
Inside out, inside out
Inside out, inside out
Never thought
she’d go and leave me
inside out, inside out.
***
It must have
been the booze, or
something else
I started feeling
better,
grabbed my bike
and hit the road
***
I’ll find her
sooner or later.
***
Rainy night,
I was pretty tight,
ran the light,
never saw the car.
***
I was alone with myself …
t r e f o l o g y 
Congrats on 700th post. A moving poem. You resemble your dad.
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Thanks, Sadje. Funny, I never noticed until he sent me that photo.
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You’re welcome
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I felt a little deja vu at one point there. My alcohol days..
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May they return again. Or not. Or may they, at least, peek around the corner to see what you are up to. Thanks, 9.
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Oh they’ll be back.
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I like it a lot. Have you ever listened to the band Firewater (no relation)? They are a world punk/gypsy punk/klezmer/cabaret band that somehow avoids pigeon-holing. Your song reminded me of them. Not that it sounds like them; it was more of a spirit thing.
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Thanks, FW. That was actually my dad. But thanks, again.
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I just saw this! Is that you singing? Amazing. You’re a (ir)regular troubadour.
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Thanks, but no, this is my father’s song. I turn the blog over to him every hundred or so. He has been recording these little songs since the 60s. Thanks, M
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Your dad’s amazing. And I love that you used a pic of him posing the way you normally do. That’s fun. :) Congrats on the milestone!
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Thanks, Betsy! I was impressed he managed to keep the pumpkin balanced.
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Somehow I didn’t even notice that!
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Congratulations of the milestone. Commiserations on failing the road safety test.
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Thanks, B
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“Inside-out” is indeed a big deal, in my judgement, George J. Raymond, singer-songwriter-poet. Every man who’s ever been alone with himself would sing along. The man in the picture (whose countenance reminds me of my own as a younger man) must be proud, wherever he is. Not to mention Jimmy. For the B side, I’d love to hear ‘No prison can hold me the way I want to be held.” Best wishes.
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Hey E. Sum. That was my dad. But thanks. I thought it would be nice to let him have the page for the 700th.
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Still, a big deal in my view. :)
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Congratulations 💐
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Thank you, Luisa.
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You’re most welcome!
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Loved the song! And the lyrics are great. :)
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Thanks, K.
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So if I read them backwards you would be 007.
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I am shaken by your comment but not stirred. Thanks, Pam.
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👍🏻⭐️
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I really like your father’s song. Every aspect of it. Does he intend to monetize it? For example, has he thought about uploading it to YouTube (enough views generate income)?
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I am not certain he has ever been on the internet, so it is unlikely, but thanks, David. I’ll pass on the kind words.
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Congratulations to you and your Dad! Great song! Love the pumpkin hat. :D
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Haha Thanks, MM. I was impressed he could keep it balanced.
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I love it Tref!
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Thanks, Max
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Cool 700th, congrats, and loved seeing your dad doing the classic ‘table tref’ pose.
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Thanks, Ford!
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Whew! Impressed. Transcendent story in lyric and perfect vocal!
And, it is a big deal – congrats on 700!
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Thanks, 00
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Thanks, !divaD
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I’m not sure I’ve even hit 100 yet. Congrats ! That’s a lot of laughter you’ve doled out over time. And smooth vocals. Very enjoyable.
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Thanks for reading (and listening), Lizzy.
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Love it, Geo. You’re one cool cat, my friend.
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Thanks for listening, M
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Enjoyed Dad’s tune.
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Thanks, Cbh
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Congratulations!
It’s great to see and hear your Dad again.
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Wowowow BIG congrats!
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Thank you, Christy.
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Congrats! Happy to be a follower! P.S. Whoa what a song! applause to Dad too! Thanks for the treat!
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Thank you, Janny. I really appreciate your kind words.
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Love the poem.
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Thanks, E
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well done! :D
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Thanks, C-A
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I’m on my 5,000th post (big deal). WP didn’t even send a congrat. Bit rich I thought. Said keep plodding young man…..
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That’s odd, I got a nice gift basket and use of the wordpress condo on the canary islands, which is great because I love canaries. Thanks for reading, Don.
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That’s very odd. They must like you…..
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Admittedly, I am pretty terrific. Here’s what, the condo is yours, Don. Cheers.
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You’re all heart George. I thought you’d be a post a day man what with that 1000 page book of yours to fill?…..here ya go. Write something about cheese. Like
I am a little cheese
Got lotsa little holes
They drilled me with a pick axe
And took away my whole
How cruel, how tragic George……
How could they?…..
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Very nice, Don. Thanks.
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Thank you……
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A singer/songwriter AND a pumpkin-balancer? This fellow has got Talent.
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And that was exactly how he promoted himself back in the 1960s. Thanks, SS
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