The Boogie Man
20 September, 2003
Author: ShyHeart
She was only three, when late one night
He came into her room
She knew, he was the Boogie Man
But, he wasn’t the one, who, scares you
He was laughing and so funny,
As he sang & danced around
She told her mom and dad, the Boogie Man
Had come into her room, they picked her up
And held her tight, Don’t you worry darlin,
you will be all right
She hadn’t been in town, more than a week or two
Every job interview, seemed to be the same
You got a lot of style and a pretty smile…,
Got your number, we’ll, get back to you
Style & smiles don’t pay the rent, what am I going to do?
She was feeling down, wanted to move around,
She was young and knew, in-experienced
She bought a dress, and went, out upon the town
I came this far on my own, I refuse to turn around
Ain’t no Boogie Man, going to scare me, out of town
So, she took her stylish smile and.., went out on the town
She had the urge to Boogie, you know, have some fun
She yelled out loud, stop this taxi! Saw a sign that read
This is the Boogie Man, and then she got out
In her brand new dress, her smile and all her style
Don’t have a job, no place to go, help me, Boogie Man
She walked into the club, as I was stepping up
To the micro-phone, Hi, to everyone, now, let’s have some fun
My guitar seemed to play, like a pretty, girl smiles
That was the first night, I felt like, I really, had some style
I said, Hell-O everybody, do you want to have some fun
Well, if, you do, you have found a happy land
I’ll sing for you and dance all night, just to see you smile
I am the one the sign out side, calls the Boogie Man
I saw her there, in her pretty dress, as men gathered round
Everyone offered her, the world for just, one dance, yet
I could see, it wasn’t, just a dance, she was looking for
She had come here, to meet, to meet the Boogie Man
I took my break and asked her, would you care to dance?
She replied, I’ve waited since I was three
To dance with the Boogie Man
Lord, did we dance
The crowd, just gathered round as we finished
The last dance, played from that old juke box
It was time for me to go
With a smile and with such style, she said
Thank you Mr. Boogie Man…,
“Once again, you made me smile”
The rest is up to me
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Comments on this poem/writing:
| Terrie* (65.135.87.162) -- Sunday, September 21 2003, 10:08 pm i liked this..it made me smile...i think..... i danced w/the boogie man once....i tell ya there's just no keeping up w/him i still display that very smile today yeap... it was indeed an enduring influence...wow ! was that your boogie man? awesome!!!! loved this Martin....thank you! |
| Martin Vann (171.75.221.79) -- Sunday, September 21 2003, 10:41 pm Terrie, I often think of how much you girls go through, then I write something about it. From such a tender age, you have such dreams ans some unluke you, meet the mean boogie man, you found love and you have share it ever since, like with chidren, some, who have little cahnce of finding love. God smiled on you, when he filled your heart, with so, much love, you can not keep it to yourself, so, you share, and fear no, "Boogie Man!" You are some kind of unique heart, Terrie, with all that you do, just very, proud, to know you. Crazy Ben Laney, would same the same thing! MartinV |
| Terrie* (65.150.175.74) -- Monday, September 22 2003, 02:32 am Why Martin , i do dec-lare..that was such a lovely comment....(blushing) :) actually..i have had some turbulance in my life..But....i thank God for carrying me thru and over...with God on myside who is left to fear?..correct?....AHHH, yes Ben...( uncle Ben) he is my Texas Ranger :) i have known him for quite some time he is someone everybody wants as a friend he has such a big heart...i kid you not!..he is incredible...isn't he ...to know him..you hav' ta love him...and as for you Martin, i have had the pleasure of knowing you thru your poetry...i love what you represent..you are as amazing as Ben...authentic one of a kind...keep that poetic heart of yours on fire!... have a pleasant evening....thanx 'gain Terrie* |
| Ben (64.175.70.213) -- Tuesday, September 23 2003, 05:08 pm Hey Martin! Boogity, Boogity, jump and shake..Twist your little boo-Tay like a rattle snake!! Another epic poem here, Martin, with all the elements of a Hollywood musical with a story line spanning a few decades! I relate to the Boogie man, Thanks! Oh, and I see you and Terrie were talkin' about me. Keep in Mind, please, that she is totally biased in her opinion about me! Ha! Ha! Haaaaaa! Thanks again, Martin! (Is that girl too sweet, or WHAT?}....Ben Crazy |
| Martin Vann (171.75.209.21) -- Tuesday, September 23 2003, 08:32 pm Ben, Appreci-ot the com-ots and yes, Terrie is the Bees' Buzz, nothing but, honey from that lady. Yes, Terrie and I have gossip about you, but she warned me hold my ta,ta,ta,toughn else, I just, might get STUNG! So, quite I remain. MartinV |
| Terrie* (65.148.210.97) -- Wednesday, September 24 2003, 07:17 pm you..... gentlemen are way too much....your absolutely QUAZY! but then i like QUAZY :)...my stinger is very precise........................ |
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