Happy Memorial Day!! God Bless America

I wrote a poem for Memorial Day in honor of the brave men and women of the United States military that kept freedom ringing and paid the ultimate sacrifice, so we and future generations may enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. My grandfather, Collis Jordan was a Major in the Allied Air Force and my stepfather, Donald "Doc" MacDonald was a corporal in the U.S. Army. Both of them were in World War II. They didn't die while serving our country but nonetheless they served our country. By crazy coincidence, I found a authentic World War II Corporal uniform (pictured below) at the Salvation Army here in Key West and got it for free!  May they and the many men and woman who sacrificed their own life to ensure that we have a better one, Rest In Peace. God Bless America!

MEMORIAL DAY



They paid the price

The ultimate sacrifice

The cost of freedom

Is not free

Honor the ones we love

And lost



War torn scars

Willing to fight

For what you

Enjoy today

Sleep in peace tonight

As they rest for eternity                                               

God bless the soldiers

Who gave their life

We owe ours to them

They kept and keep

Our creed

Home of the brave

Land of the free



Stand as tall and strong

As the Statue of Liberty

Give thanks to the soldiers

That defend our honor

And belief                                                   

                                                   Authentic World War II Corporal uniform


God bless them

And their families

Giving children a chance

To realize their dreams

Because of them

America continues to be

Home of the brave

And the land of the free



Happy Memorial Day

In music news, my song "Alcohol Call" should be released on JUNE 9th, 2013 on iTunes, Amazon and 750 other online retailers. Be on the look out :0 and share with your friends!!

Band name: Fall Down Daddy - Song name: Alcohol Call

I got the CD back from the production. I listened to the song and was disappointed that they used a drum machine as opposed to real "live" drums. Especially when I am a drummer myself. I think it takes away the power of what the song could of been. I knew it was a long shot in the dark and really, what could I expect for 200 bucks. Hopefully, I can recoup my investment. I wish I could put out something better but I can't just sit on it. For only 7.99 MondoTunes will distribute the song to over 750 online retailers including iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Spotify and Napster to name a few.

I named the "band" Fall Down Daddy and the single "Alcohol Call" should be distributed worldwide online in about 3 weeks from now. Some sites will get it up sooner than others.
The song sounds like old school country ie. George Jones and Johnny Cash (R.I.P.) It has that "feel" to it and believe me, I would never compare my song to be even close to those legends.

Credits for the song:

Words by Kevin Dale Sanders
Music and Vocals by David Fox
Recorded under the direction of Arthur Kaufman at Magic Key Productions
Published by Major Jordan Productions 2013

Like the band/song on Facebook at Facebook.com/FallDownDaddy

Follow on Twitter @FallDownDaddy

See the lyrics on YouTube @ YouTube.com/user/FallDownDaddy

Visit the band at MySpace.com/FallDownDaddy

Email - falldowndaddy@gmail.com

Happy Mother's Day Mommies

Happy Mother's Day mommies..you are commended for what you do, from me anyway!
I lost my mother from pancreatic cancer when I was 15 years old. Please cherish everyday you have with your mother on Earth, I no longer have that chance. 


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY



NOTHING better than the unconditional love of a mother.

NEVER will I see my mother again

Until I make my way to heaven

I love you

For all you do

Along with the shit

You put up with

And what you go through

Happy Mother's Day

Haven't seen my mother

Since I was fifteen

God took her away

From pancreatic cancer

Wish the best

For you and yours

I wish I could be

With the one I love

Happy Mother's Day

I have to wait

For the gates of heaven

To open up

I have a lot

Of work

To do on Earth

Before I'm gone

No time to wallow

In sorrow

Need to move on

To see

A better tomorrow

Happy Mother's Day

Mama

I will be home soon

I know that you are

In a safe place

In the good hands

Of the Lord

The same place

I will be someday

Just a matter of time

Happy Mother's Day

Until then

Waiting

Do my work on Earth

God will handle the rest

I rest assured you're in good hands

Better mankind

Stay strong

Happy Mother's Day

I'll see you

When I get there

She cried

I don't want to die

I couldn't change

Destiny

It was up to

The doctors who operated

Outcome

The sight I didn't want to see

All I can say now

Living alone is

Happy Mother's Day

One step closer everyday

To give her another kiss

Form a family reunion

Regain

What I already lost

Nice to know

Good times are on their way

Take away

The worries

I had today

Think about

The memories

I had

From days

Gone past

Something to hold on to

Something "they" can't take away

Before I go

Let me just say

Happy Mother's Day

Greatest and Latest News For Me and You

Just got an email back from the production company recording my song. First off, the song is done!!! The CD has been sent in the mail, so I'll be check in the mail waiting, of course, with baited breath. Secondly, they said it turned out great and is very danceable and fun!! Hopefully they know a good song from a bad one. It's not a sight unseen as we have seen the words, it's a matter of sound unheard.


Once I get the CD, I will send it off to get distributed to over 750 outlets which should take about 3 weeks to complete, according to the distributor. I'll let you know of the complete release as soon as it is complete. Until then, I wrote these words in anticipation of what might, could happen.



Words of HisStory and a wishful thought for a possible future outcome.



HEADLINES: HOMELESS MAN, NO MORE. HE WROTE A SONG AND BOUGHT A HOME OF HIS OWN IN HIS HOMETOWN.



HE USED TO BE

A DRUMMER

PLAYING IN A FEW BANDS

BUT HE NEVER

WROTE ANY WORDS

THEN

THEY BROKE UP

NEVER TO BE HEARD



HE TOURED

WITH ANOTHER BAND

AS A ROAD MANAGER

TRAVELING THE WORLD

THEN

THE TOUR ENDED



HE WORKED

FOR A RECORD STORE

ON SUNSET STRIP

THAT WENT OUT OF BUSINESS

THEN

HE BECAME

ALONE AND HOMELESS



HE TOOK

THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN

FROM CALIFORNIA

NOT TO GEORGIA

BUT TO

HIS HOMETOWN STATE

OF FLORIDA

WRITING POETRY AND LYRICS



PAID A BAND

200 BUCKS

OVER THE INTERNET

TO MAKE A SONG

PLAY ON HIS WORDS



THE SONG BECAME

A GLOBAL SMASH HIT

THAT WENT UP THE CHARTS

CLAIMING HIS NAME TO FAME

A HOMERUN CALLED

ALCOHOL CALL

NO LONGER

HOMELESS ANYMORE



NOW HE HAS FRIENDS

ALL OVER THE WORLD

WITH A HOUSE

ON TOP OF THE HILL



HIS 1ST HIT

WENT TO NUMBER 1

WITH A BULLET

TO HIS DISMAY

HE COULDN'T BELIEVE



A SONG HE WROTE

ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD

WOULD EVER

MAKE HIS DREAMS COME TRUE



GOES TO SHOW

IT PAYS TO TRY

YOU NEVER KNOW

WHAT REALITY

MIGHT BRING TO YOU

THE PRESENT IS NOW

THE GIFT IS THERE

FOR YOU TO OPEN

AND SHARE WITH OTHERS

WORTHLESS

IF IT GOES UNNOTICED



ONE DOOR CLOSES

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY

STARTS KNOCKING

ANSWER THE PHONE

IT JUST MIGHT BE

SOME GOOD NEWS

YOU NEVER CAN TELL

WHAT WILL HAPPEN



In homeless news, the notorious Murphy is M.I.A. Rumour has it, he is up in Marathon (God help Marathon) with one-eyed Gunny or he might of went back to Texas, nobody knows fer sure. Now I hang out with Hillbilly Willy, Billy Boy, Squirrel and Carmine, who I found out went to Sue Moore school in Marathon (in which I did, in case you didn't know) but he was a few years ahead of me as he is about 10 years older than I. That's all the exciting news we have for now, stay tuned, as there's sure to be another adventure coming around the mountain.

Ta Ta and To Da Loo....:)--- See You Soon!

Lesson Session

LESSON SESSION


Written May 1, 20013



CLASS IS IN SESSION

TIME FOR YOU

TO LEARN A LESSON



DON'T TELL ME

I TOLD YOU SO



YOU DIDN'T WANT

TO LISTEN

AS I SPOKE

THE TRUTH



ALL YOU WANTED TO DO

WAS TELL LIES

THAT CAME BACK TO YOU



CALL ME A DRUNK

WITHOUT DIRECTION

BUT I THINK

I NEED ANOTHER DRINK

I BLAME YOU

FOR MY FAULT



KEEP YOU GUESSING

YOU NEVER KNOW

WHERE THE BLESSING

COMES FROM



LIVE ON MY OWN

WITHOUT A CARE

IN THE WORLD



HE WILL PROTECT YOU

FROM THE PROBLEMS

YOU MAY FACE

ANY DAY

ALL YOU NEED IS FAITH



KNOW THAT HE LOVES YOU

AND WILL

ALWAYS

KEEP YOU SAFE



FROM A DARK PLACE

TAKE TOMORROW

AS A GIFT

HE GIVES IT BACK

10 FOLD

NOT WHAT YOU GOT

BUT WHAT

YOU HAVE BEEN BESTOWED

EVEN WITHOUT

A PLACE TO GO



A LIFE LESSON

I COULD NEVER

LEARN IN SCHOOL



I have too much time on my hands while I am on "vacation", good that I have time to write another poem but I am drinking like a fish. But that will end soon, as my money is running out. I might go into detox in Marathon as I am tired of the situation as I wait for my song to get done. Celebrating too early, I think and I have no clue on how it sounds but the producer has emailed me a few times and tells me it sounds great. You never know how the public will take your song. It's gonna take 2 more weeks for the finished CD then I have to pay for distribution which is only 8 bucks to get delivered to over 750 outlets online including
iTunes, Amazon and all kinds of other sites. So we'll see what the future holds, if I had a crystal ball, I would tell you now, but I don't. I've decided to name my publishing company after my grandfather who was a Major in the Allied Air Force and my mothers' father, his name is Collis Jordan so I liked the ring of, Major Jordan Productions, being that they produced me, I think it would only be fair if I paid homage to them. That's all for now, just pray I don't drink myself to death or end up in jail!! Peace, Love and Happiness!!





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FRESH OUT OF BUBBLE GUM

There's a joke about kickin' ass and bubble gum. These words I wrote last night and I couldn't stop laughing!! I don't know if the reference of an "ass" doctor in which my brother is a anal cancer doctor, a Professor of Oncology to be exact, I guess he likes dealing with assholes, I personally can't stand them, but that is his chosen profession. GOD bless him, it's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. I love him with all my heart!!! I dedicate these words to him, with tongue and "ass" cheeks, of course!!!




FRESH OUT OF KICK ASS

BUT I THINK

WE MIGHT

STILL HAVE SOME

BUBBLE GUM


WE'll TAKE YOUR NAME AND NUMBER

AND CALL YOU IN THE MORNING


TO SEE

WHEN THE DOCTOR

CAN PUT A FOOT

UP YOUR ASS



Short and simple, but, at least, I think, to the point.



Wrote a few more lines that I like, but have yet to put them to a poem, here they are.......


But first, let me give you words a fellow homeless man named Ken wrote in my notebook as I was writing another poem/song pissed off at K.O.T.S. after they told me they were full and I had to go. He told me that he had a line to write, then I handed him my notebook and he wrote,

"Have I told you, how much I like you, I said to my hero"

Pretty cool and surprising to me, you never know, how somebody thinks about you.

The homeless community is usually vindictive and out to get you, as you sleep in the same place. For the most part, it seems to me, they try to get everything with greed, without thinking about somebody else, Me Me Me. I know one guy who HAS TO BE FIRST IN LINE at the soup kitchen EVERYDAY!!! Ridiculous to me, but what do I know, I'm just another man, living on the streets.

O.K. Enough banter...here are some of the lines...



BURN A BRIDGE

YOU WILL NEVER

CROSS AGAIN




KICKING ASS NOW

TAKING NAMES LATER

YOU STARTED A WAR

I WILL NEVER FORGET

TO

FINISH




TREAT ME

LIKE A EPIDEMIC DISEASE

POINT YOUR FINGER

WITHOUT A PLACE TO SLEEP



ONE OF

THE ELITE SOCIETY

SUE ME

WITHOUT MONEY

TO CONSUME

YOU WISH

YOU WERE ME

I WISH

NOT TO BE YOU



Thank you, this concludes our broadcast of the poeticdrummer blogspot, remember, the only life, you have, is one! So, make sure, you have some fun!;)