blackbird



Little Black bird way up high
How is it you never sigh ?
Tell me something can you fly ?
I'm a birdman why can't I? ?
Little Black bird flying high
How is it you never cry
Tell me something can you die?
This is no life why can't I?
Little Black bird dying slow
How is it you always know
How to answer why oh why
I'm no liar why can't I?
Little Black bird gently sleep
how is it you didn't weep
Let me take your wings and fly
tell me blackbird, why can't I  ?
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Submitted on May 25, 2015

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p g webster

P G Webster is a poet and songwriter from the Pennine Moors close to the home of the Bronte sisters of Haworth in West Yorkshire. Midgley, the small hamlet like village where he spent his initial 10 years is the subject matter of some of the poet's writings, along with Hebden Bridge and the moorland surrounding Halifax and Calderdale. P G Webster's most noted inspiration is not his favourite poet - William Blake - nor his lifelong obsession with the Brontes, but infact, the very ground he trod around his home surroundings. He has a profound passion for nature and philanthropic matters. The work of this unknown bard is special, and expressive and very, very impressive. Read, and digest these pieces and marvel at their originality, while recognizing the obvious echoes and style of Blake. more…

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