RUSH

26 Mar 2016

Deckard
Rush
do not dawdle
into that working man's dream
fly by night to reach your destination
where the caress of steel melts like butter in your hands
the future
fly into 2112
where you bid farewell to kings and dragons
where all hemispheres are attainable
and waves are permanent 
you will live and breathe moving pictures of art
your only signals will be your own
grace will not falter under pressure
there are no two way power windows
all is seen clearly and 'hold your fire'
is an ancient, unnecessary phrase
no magic potions
no presto 
so, will you take the leap
roll the bones
and enter this new world where all beings
are your counterparts, not your enemy
no need to test for echo
no vapor trails
no feedback
leave these snakes and arrows behind
your clockwork angels await your arrival
Rush!

it was recently announced that the band Rush will no longer be touring. I have not missed a tour since 1982. A part of me died when I heard the news. This is a small tribute using all of the Rush album titles and 1 or 2  bits of lyrics...in order beginning with the albums 'Rush' and 'Fly by Night' and the song Working Man...they will be sorely missed and their genius will perhaps be fully realized now that we can reflect...

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I began writing poetry when I was a teenager and it truly saved me from a destructive path. 'Time Heals' will be on my grave stone'. I have 3 incredible kids who are the greatest gifts that God has given me. If I have advice to give to aspiring...

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