RESPECT THOSE BEFORE YOU

were the lost tribe of Israel
we found the promise land
the gourds came from the east
Arikara Mandan Papago tribes
there in us they live there
we stand here stretched across the land
we share what's been given freely to us

respect those before you
each star quilt blanket  you made
says more than i'll understand
you said so little
but when you spoke
my heart led the way

that made everything alright

the grass is growing under our feet
the air i breathe i keep
my mind is free my spirit will remain
see these mountains
those trees
give the strength to carry on
our search has brought us here

we come from everywhere
our voices are silent
but identity is known
we come from the earth
our remains remain
there's a power
that's bringing us back to life
will meet face to face

Florida May 8 2013
Anthony Morningstar

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DON'T MESS WITH ROCK & ROLL

Elvis Presley Johnny Cash & Dick Clark

are reasons rock exists today

the Ventures brought their guitars

Dan Fogelberg Jackson Browne

Neil Young Frey & Henley brought the songwriting

Ann Wilson's voice brought a sound

that lives today

Don't mess with rock & roll

cause you never know

whose got something up their sleeve

a star to shine in your eyes

a lyric to fill your heart

Country's good

when Dwight Yoakam 

has something to say

Hank Williams Jr.

yeah a country boy can survive

Little Richard

is still the king of rock & roll

Blues from Buddy Guy

Indian music those Arikara drums & voices

rock John Bonham love Zeppelin

mystery Jim Morrison & the Doors

guitar Stevie Ray Vaughn

Jazz from Miles Davis those elements move me

Believers sounds from Dale & Troy of Bride

Florida May 2013

Anthony Morningstar

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COVINA

this is the place

where my family settled down

my Dad served in the U.S. Army

a war not forgotten

he went airborne parachuting out of helicopters

and fought on the front lines

he was brave & fought till the end

Covina is where we grew up

where neighbors were like family

right on Neil Street

we met Neil, Blane & J.D.

schooled at Covina High School & Sunkist Elementary

downtown Covina theater we saw the Song Remains the Same

Sunday we watched Oral Roberts on t.v.

Dad did take us to see the Los Angeles Dodgers

Mom taught him how to drive

he grew up riding a Harley Davidson

worked at Raybesters Brakes

Mom looked after us read & educated us

i've been to Covina recently

it has changed but the memories still live

like the mountains there somethings never change

Florida May 2013

Anthony Morningstar

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ANOTHER PHASE

metal comes from every major city across

GOD's green earth

the world keeps turning and the guitars keep burning

you got Cliff Burton from Metallica

metal's seared into rock

you got UFO

when you get brothers who carry the same blood

you got Van Halen then Pantera and Lamb of God

when you got heavy only the volume 

will tear down the walls

yeah i admit we live in a crazy world

let rock take out your aggression

nobody needs your stupid drugs & drunkenness

just pull some girls top 

and let the good times go

another phase

sounds like electric phase

the Cult gives you Wild Hearted Son

Yngwie Malmsteen pulls your heart strings

Cozy Powell and Aynsley Dunbar handled the drums

go out enjoy music's creation

thank the stars above

love human's simple pleasures

don't think this is it

there's more beyond this reality

dying is a blessing

be patient another world draws near

Florida July 2013

Anthony Morningstar

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TAMPA INDUSTRY

came out to Tampa in the nineties

i was a bit disappointed

the only paradise were the girls & women

who graced the beach it brought Tampa Bay alive

when you drove down Dale Mabry there was the Rock It Club

for your entertainment and still is Mons Venus

not terribly far at night you found Gasoline Alley

heading downtown to Ybor City you can find the Ritz Theatre

i was single again

my hair was getting longer

and the babes weren't far out of reach

my mistake i had too much to drink at first

today i got a grip

what the Tampa Industry has to offer

Criss Olivia & Jon of Savatage

at the Zoo seen Billy Martinez & the Crush

recently talked with Jon Drenning

saw him on the Internet rocking with Crimson Glory

clubs & dives there was Dog Downstairs 

chatted & hung out with Neurotica

female band Cheeky Monkey can bend & sing those chords

back in the day Roxx Gang packed the house

walking into a pool room or bar wasn't hard to find talent

Zachary Stevens kicking back & shooting pool 

last time i visited a club seen the band R50

remember southern rock originates from Florida

you got sunshine women & swamps

and you get to listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd The Outlaws 

don't forget the Allman Brothers

Florida July 11 2013

Anthony Morningstar

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NAKED BODY

i guess the saying is true

you come into this world naked

and you leave the world naked

everything you possess

everything you worked hard for

you can't carry it out with you

yeah, you looked cool in your Mercedes

flashing in your diamonds

a home that could be seen from Mars

naked body

i got one too

a healthy heart

you gotta have truth

to receive a real one

naked soul

it has to be light enough

to get you out of this Earth

i admit some people got material

more than i can handle

maybe it's because i'm always on my feet

ready to travel this Indian land

state to state, i gotta make a stand

settle down, collect me some goods

find a woman whether we're rich or poor

if my home is happy & genuine

i'm good to go

Florida September 13 2013

Anthony Morningstar

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BAN PORN

the first place

that porn should be banned

is on the internet

it brings sin & confusion

to a source, we could make better use of

don't be a fool and let them make a bust

like false dui's 

the cops need an excuse

while they sip & dunk their donuts in coffee

caffeine-free if you please

GOD has a way

out of this mess

pray for a significant other

He will bring someone

who'll fulfill your desires

porn life 

aids, suicides 

don't make it your last ride

this is the wrong hype

love & marriage

are still important

in Someone's eyes

we all make mistakes

there's a time to grow

in the right direction

your next green light

could be your last call to freedom

you'll find you don't need this lifestyle

and you'll hide a multitude of sins

Florida October 3 2013

Anthony Morningstar

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