There is a famous lyric by Cher that talks of words being weapon like and how they can wound and inflict pain on us sometimes. I feel that is such a true sentiment that fits into all aspects of our life.
Verbally, words have the capacity to rip you in half at any given moment. Yet I find that when words are written on a page, somehow they feel even more poignant.
It seems to add a bit of gravitas to what is being said and of course, without the tone or body language to accompany, the written words then become open to individual interpretation.
I find it interesting that different things can be read into words set as lyrics or poems. Both have played a huge part of my life and as you will see through these pages, I have been inspired by other people’s words for this book.
A song title here, a lyric there ~ provoking a trickle of inspiration in my head and leading to a flood of words of my own. They are just words, however they can be read in so many ways and they carry so much, or so little, depending on the intent of the writer, or of course the desire of the reader.
With all the above in mind, “Eye Will Not Cry” is a collection of simple poems and each is accompanied by a musical soundtrack. I encourage you to not only read my words, but seek out the music, listen to the words and connect the dots yourself.
However, please note, that the connection between my words and the music is mine – your interpretation of my words, is of course yours.
Some poems make sense, some don’t. Some reveal a lot, some reveal nothing at all. Don’t take it all at face value, but read between the lines. Please read this with your soul and ignore the warning signs.
Notes:
All poems are ©Eyewillnotcry1973 unlesss stated.
All images are sourced from Google Images unless stated.
Main EYEWILLNOTCRY image is by:
Random International
Installation view of Rain Room
2012
RAINROOM – EXPO1 New York City
All quoted lyrics in the title of poems belong to the artist and are reproduced under fair usage guidelines (Non – Commercial use)
All music clips are taken from Youtube for entertainment use and belongs to the artist.
If you find a youtube clip not working, please comment on the post.
If you would like to suggest a song for future use – please add a comment below.
If you would like to contact me for any other reason, email eyewillnotcry@hotmail.co.uk
To become a guest poet, please email your words to eyewillnotcry@hotmail.co.uk – anything tinged with darkness is welcome!
Cheers
J
It’s my first step on wordpress, first step writing my blog. So thank you for encouraging me. And bravo for the pun “eye will not cry”…. I did cry this morning but at seven PM, I’m just fine and happier. MC from Paris
You are welcome – Cheers J
Hi. Thanks for like. I am torn apart by the loss of one of our greatest lyricists, “Scott Weiland” of Stone Temple Pilots (90’s grunge). In “Trippin’ on a Paper Heart” he exclaims “I’m not dead, and I’m not for sale.” and as a phony, a commercial actor, a drug addict up to my eyeballs in pricey criminal defense costs, I had completely sold out to my inner self and most base urges. Thanks and question: How did self stigma find it’s way to your reader? What tag was similar? I’m curious and I’m new at all this. Allison (bipolarbrainiac)
Thanks for stopping by – yes, a sad passing. I have a random setting for my reader, so I stumble across blogs – you caught my attention – thanks! Cheers J
Thank you so much for liking my poem Auntie Ellen on my blog WordMusic. I am grateful.
Brent Kincaid
You are welcome Brent – Cheers J
Muchas Gracias J
Thanks for liking my new blog
Thanks for taking the time
For being there
For us
Felix
You’re welcome – Cheers J
What a great concept for a blog! I look forward to exploring!
Thank you – hope you enjoy! Cheers J
Thanks for checking out my blog. I like what I see here, and can relate. Sometimes it’s fun to let a lyric or a turn of phrase lead you down a completely different path of your own. Keep it up!
Thank you, I will try ! Cheers J
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Hey man. I just read your what’s it all about. And I found it because you hit the ‘like’ button on my post about not blaming victims. AndI’m glad you liked it, but I am starting a campaign that you can’t hit ‘like’ unless you sat why you like. I broke my heart over this post and I know how tiresome it is responding to every blogpost you see, but fir a first off comment I would love to know what you actually felt.
You caught my attention as I knew someone affected by the subject – nice write up – Cheers J
Hi,
Thanks for liking my blog. Being newbie to the blogging world getting such support is really a heart warming experience. Thank You 🙂
Did read few of your poems. Loved the way you express.
Best wishes.
Looking forward to some cool poems! 🙂
I look forward to seeing you around! Cheers J
Hey, this is a really intriguing post and now I am looking forwards to poems and soundtracks. Also, thanks for the follow (and the likes).
Cheers!
Thanks and look forward to seeing you around! Cheers J
Hi
Thank you so much for finding my blog and liking a post
You are welcome and thank you! Cheers J
Thanks for following The Immortal Jukebox. I hope you will enjoy the wide variety of music covered and some entertaining writing. I welcome comments from readers. I usually post on a weekly basis. If it has been a while since you visited come on over and see what’s new on The Jukebox! Regards and good luck with all your projects. Thom.
Thanks Thom – will do – Cheers J
I have really enjoyed reading your posts! So I went ahead and nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award. https://breakawaybold.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/blogger-recognition-award/
Thank you for the kind thought Leah – would you like to submit a poem for my guest poet slot so I can feature your blog? Email me at eyewillnotcry@hotmail.co.uk Cheers J
I would love to I will send one your way here in moment! Thank you kindly for the offer.
Very interesting that you are following! Truly, all over the world the Spirit is moving, like the prophets said it will be! 🙂
His love in my heart for all, thia/Basilia
I feel it! Cheers J
Thaks for visiting! Will follow your work closely 🙂
You are welcome Anja – welcome aboard! Cheers J
I nominated you for The Sunshine Blogger Award, if interested: https://breakdownchick.wordpress.com/2015/08/01/the-sunshine-blogger-award/
Thank you for your kind thoughts – would you like to submit something for my guest poet slot so I can feature your blog? Cheers J (email eyewillnotcry@hotmail.co.uk)
That would be wonderful, thank you! 🙂 ❤
Thanks for liking: “It’s not inSeine, It’s the Loire.” I enjoyed reading Eye Will Not Cry. Check out http://www.rossvick.com to hear what I’ve been up to while not BikingLoire. I’ve just finished my first screenplay: Hail Dancer. The story of a 19 year old country boy from Texas who found himself and a Brigade of Marines about all that stood between German shock troops and the Eiffel Tower in June 1918. Eye Will Not Blink! Thanks again for liking my biking blog.
Thank you for stopping by to comment! Cheers J
How can I reblogged this
Just press the button at the bottom left of the screen that says “press this” – Cheers J
I really enjoyed your blog. I’m much like you in that song lyrics inspire me, and I use them in my writing. I also write poems and lyrics. I also like the fact that you’ve invited people to listen to the songs tand connect at a deeper level. Write on! jrenee
Thank you for your kind words – welcome aboard! Cheers J
Everything is subjective, everyone reads and hears things differently. Thanks for stopping by my blog, and I’m glad you enjoyed my post. Hope you’ll stop by often, doors always open at Jean’s Writing.
Thanks for the like J, my ver thought to read between the lines and also between the words! Love, David from a soggy Spain and hoping to return to Devon soon.
You’re welcome David – wishing you better weather! Cheers J
It’s awesome here, contribute Comments to my blog as You like it http://www.innocentjosh.wordpress.com. your blog is nice.
Thanks Josh, will do – Cheers J
OK thanks much
Such an amazing concept, reading and listening at the same time. That appeals to me, thank you 🙂
You are welcome – many thanks and sorry for the late response – Cheers J
I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. You can read more about it on my post: https://notsocold.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/liebster-award/
Thank you for the kind thought and apologies for missing your comment – Cheers J
Thanks for sharing. As a beginner of this post reader, I find something to ponder with while reading the lines and listening to the song.
You are welcome – thank you for your comment – Cheers J
Thanks for follow my blog ❤ . What's it all about? this page was awesome. I get something inspiration here <3. Great writing and looking forward to your next post. 🙂
Thank you for your kind words – Cheers J
Thank you for the visit and the follow…this is a flying visit but will return 🙂
You’re welcome and thank you – Cheers J
You have a wonderful way with words. Keep up the good work. You have been heard!
Thank you for your kind words. Cheers J
Thank you for taking a moment to stop by my blog. It’s appreciated!
You are welcome – Cheers J
Thank you so much for following my blog. It means so much, and you have a wonderful way with the written word…Keep up the good work…You have been Heard!
You are wlecome and thank you – good to know! Cheers J
Hey, what are you, like an angel visiting new blogs and liking them? I don’t know how many post I have posted, but you’re the first ‘like’ I’ve ever got. Thanks! It does feel good! I have never been known for being an envious person, but God knows I envy artists. Did you see how plain my blog is? Yours…man, I envy talent. I’ll be visiting for beautiful breaks.
No angel – it’s just all in the timing and if your words connect, I like – thanks for your kind words – Cheers J
I have nominated your blog for the “One Lovely Blog Award”. Thank you so much for creating such a fantastic blog!
You can see the rules at: http://everylifeisamemoir.com/about-claire/awards/one-lovely-blog-award/
Thank you Clarie, that really is appreciated – I tend not to partake in the awards, but if you would like to submit a poem, I would love to feature your work and blog sometime – Cheers J
Thank you! I am very honored that you would think of me. I will pick something out to send to you. 🙂
Nice site you have. I tried the guest poet angle also but it did not work so I decided to do an only reblog site. I’m happy that it is working for you. Be well.
Thanks for your kind words – email for the guest poet slot to eyewillnotcry@hotmail.co.uk – Cheers J
I meant the guest spot on my site a while back. Nobody signed up lol I put in my entry to have my poem on your site. Thank you
Your site is very attractive. I look forward to reading more. Thanks for liking my blog. 🙂
Thanks Sarah and you’re welcome – Cheers J
Hi! I like your blog. Mind to check out mine? http://www.storiesbysherry.wordpress.com
Thanks Sherry, will do! Cheers J
Your blog is freakishly amazing! I have been sufficiently freaked out and intrigued in a matter of minutes.
The amount of talent packed into this corner of the blogosphere is humbling.
Your posts and guest post are amazing!
Hopefully one day soon I write something that will make It onto your pages. 😞😎
From atomic words
https://sunesiss.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/breathless/
Thank you for your kind words – see my latest post about how to submit a guest poem – Cheers J
Oh the pressure! Lol but I will try. Will work on something original to send. Thank you so much! 😊😊
Thanks for stopping by to like Kroller-Muller Museum. I like your titles and wordplay.
Thank you Karina, I can’t take credit for my titles as they are all lyrics from the songs I use – but the words are all mine – Cheers J
Different words from unexpected sources can often say a truth that we are not ready to hear and it truly can cause us to cry but it can also be a valuable lesson to accept =)
Very true Astrid – thanks for stopping by to read and comment – Cheers J
I need you like a doughnut needs a hole!!!!!!!!!
Thanks – I think thats a compliment 😃 Cheers J
No, thanks to you, J: You just made me remind myself of the hilarious end to the Beatles film Help! when George Harrison cheekily says, and very quickly, “I need you, by George Harrison”!
Is it snowing?
Not in this part of the UK, just rain! Cheers J
Will check it out! Cheers J
Music is an art form which, I believe, no man invented. It is of interest to note, for me, in particular, your interest in lyrics. How do you feel about R. Smith’s lyrics (united as a whole)?
Can you send me a link to who you mean? Cheers J
My very first girlfriend was called J. by many people. Then one day a know-all and a poet decided to refer to her in a poem – as J. She, sorry he, said in the poem that she was dead. And, sorry to say, a brief time later she left us. Be sure to check out “I need you” by G. Harrison.
Will do that, just finishing tonights poem – inspired by the lyrics of Justin Currie – hope you enjoy! Cheers J
Or, if you prefer, do look into the lyrics of R. Smith. One of his songs which, for me, has the functional significance of a union of opposites, or of mediation…”Pictures of You”. (Yes, that is it.) Another one goes “go on, go on – just walk away; go on, go on your choice is made” – or words to those effects. It’s 3.36 a.m. here in Vermont South, Australia. I said, it’s 3.36 a.m.
You mean the Cure – ok, with you now! Yes, amazing band – I have used them but not nearly enough! Why you awake so early? Cheers J
Sorry, I do like your blog. 🙂 It drew me in and that, there would seem to be good reasons for thinking, is what a good blog should do. Sorry. 🙂
I’m a poet, too. I’ve had five poems published this year – I don’t mean to blow my own horn.
Keep at it, and good luck.
Glenn Horne.
Thank you and will do – Cheers J
D. Bowie. Alladin Sane. When was it released again. Heroes is my favourite album for ever. I haven’t listened to it in a big while. Never listened to it? Maybe you like it just as much as I do.
Sad to hear of the passing of D. Bowie yesterday. 😦 Great artist!
Yes indeed – very sad! Cheers J
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Fabulous intro; and I have really enjoyed what I have read so far. I am so glad I have found your blog and I look forward to following you 😃
Thanks Lexa – look forward to seeing you around! Cheers J
your words just touched me brutally, one because I know someone close enough who’s been through a lot and second for myself to be in this situation is an enormous fear, ’cause love just happens, and when it does, it can make you or break you- but you need to have the strength to pick your pieces up, Hope; something we cannot let go and focus on what’s supposed to be focused on, is a struggle but hopefully worth it
Thanks Magical Me – welcome aboard! Cheers J
Thanks for liking jurassiccoastwriters.
They say that words can never hurt you but I agree with what you posted and words can rip you in half. I think most of the group would agree.
You are welcome Rosemary, I hope the rest of the group know where to find my words, feel free to share if not – Cheers J
Love you~
Really nice to hear – welcome to my blog – hope you find words to connect with – Cheers J
Thank you for liking a post I recently made about having depression and moving into book reviewing. I love whole idea of your site, you are right, words are truly powerful and can do so much good or harm to an individual. I look forward to reading your words and interpreting them my way :).
Thank you – look forward to seeing you around! Cheers J