Angela Wybrow - Poems

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Angela Wybrow - Poems Poetry Series Angela Wybrow - poems - Publication Date: 2015 Publisher: Poemhunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive Angela Wybrow() I now live in Hampshire, UK. I have been writing poetry on and off for many years and really enjoy it. I love writing about a variety of topics and am hoping that there's something for everyone. My first collection of work, entitled 'Through My Eyes' is now available, published by United Press at the price of £3.99 plus P&P. If you would like a copy, please contact me via my Facebook page (Angela Wybrow - Writer) . I have a Facebook page dedicated to my poetry - so please 'Like' me on Facebook! www.PoemHunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive 1 (un) Evensong I just spied a drunk man up by our church; Along the pavement, he unsteadily lurched. It was early evening (about half past six) : Of alcohol, he’d no doubt had a sizeable fix. A battered blue bicycle, he wheeled by his side – That battered blue bicycle, I prayed he’d not ride. Upon a wooden bench, he sat himself down, Then, from out of his mouth, came a terrible sound. I guessed that the sound was supposed to be a song, But the words were all garbled and the tune all wrong. His musical accompaniment was his bicycle bell – What song he sang, I was quite unable to tell. I doubted he’d be on The X-Factor anytime soon, As he sat on his bench beneath a crescent-shaped moon. On the opposite side of the road, I very sensibly stayed, But a smile graced my lips as I went on my way. Angela Wybrow www.PoemHunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive 2 A 'Brand New' You Stood, browsing, in a bookshop, I heard someone call my name; I recognised the person, but, somehow, she didn’t seem the same. Apart from the fact that, she had changed the colour of her hair, It was almost like looking at a whole new person, standing there. She told me that, for our old company, she worked no longer. Her spirit seemed enthused; her soul appeared much stronger. Around her, glowed a much brighter and more positive aura; Obviously, a change of scenery has done an awful lot for her. I saw new maturity and wisdom in her pretty, youthful face. I think, within her life’s journey, she’s now in a better place. I almost couldn’t believe it was the same girl, stood before my eyes; That she had changed so much, in such a short time, I felt surprised. She seemed happier, healthier; her face was all aglow; Very different from the young girl, who I used to know. I can’t quite remember exactly when I saw her last, But I’d say that, about twelve months have passed. I think, once you are finally free from a depressive atmosphere, You feel far more relaxed, and your heavy heart, fills with cheer. It’s almost as if her whole personality, had been wrapped in tape, But from those oppressive restraints, she has managed to escape. Angela Wybrow www.PoemHunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive 3 A Dog's Diet Against my will, I've been put on a diet, But it is a fact which I'd rather keep quiet; The more that people remain unaware, Their food with me, they will happily share. About this news, I am less than impressed: In fact, it's left me feeling pretty depressed. My situation has shaken me right to my core: Against these diets, there should be a law! I just love eating food; I adore all sorts; Food is a subject never far from my thoughts. I'm now given one biscuit - I used to have two, And now I only have half of a doggie rice chew. I keep being told that I need to get thinner; That I can't have a treat, as I've just had my dinner. On packets, I've spied the term ‘weight controlled': A term which makes my blood run quite cold. Next to the table, I patiently wait, Hoping for some food from the plate. But it's not as forthcoming as it was before: For me, this diet is becoming a really big bore. The vet has assessed the weight I've put on, And the extra pounds, she clearly wants gone. With the vet, I will soon have a date, To discover if I have lost any weight. With my weight, I am far from obsessed, And I really do wish they'd give this diet a rest. Surely this diet won't go on for ever? At this rate, I'll end up as light as a feather! Smaller portions are being put in my bowl, And this will continue until I've reached the goal. I suppose it could be good to reach the goal, As then I can return to my portions of old! www.PoemHunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive 4 Angela Wybrow www.PoemHunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive 5 A Golden Moon (Olympic Poem) Tonight, over Great Britain, there's a golden moon, As, over our Olympic athletes, we proudly swoon. Between them all, they won plenty of medals, Particularly those, whose power needs pedals. We saw faces streaming with tears of pride; We saw faces beaming with smiles, so wide. Our Team GB athletes are the toast of our nation, And they have helped to inspire a new generation. All of our athletes, competing on home turf, Showcased their skills and showed their worth. They performed with great energy and with zest; Many proving that they are the World's very best. Each of them gave it their all, and they did us proud; They were cheered on their way by an eager crowd. They showed us that now was their moment to shine, And up the medals table, our team quickly climbed. They all felt a great sense of pride within their heart, And they all felt honoured to have played their part. Many personal bests and new world records were set. The Olympic Games of 2012, we will never forget. Angela Wybrow www.PoemHunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive 6 A Headful Of Thoughts I'm lying here, wide awake Trying hard to get some sleep; But my brain is totally buzzing, So it's useless counting sheep! My mind is manically racing, Thinking of words and ideas; I think of the sad poem that I just wrote, And my eyes suddenly fill up with tears. I need to get some sleep, As I'm actually pretty tired; But my brain is so alive: Like, it's been electrically wired! Many times, I've had new thoughts, And jumped out of my cosy bed, To quickly grab a pen and paper, And jot them down before they leave my head. Is this a common problem, Which all writers share? Do they, too, wake up the next day Feeling a little worse for wear? Angela Wybrow www.PoemHunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive 7 A Magical Moment It is over twenty-five years ago, Since this lady performed a live show: Way back then, she was one of four, Topping the charts with hit songs galore. She watches in the wings, waiting her turn: Within her heart, she feels a little concern. Waiting onstage is her partner in crime: There’s no turning back: now is the time. As the intro is played, the crowd go wild, And from her co-star, she receives a smile; His welcoming gesture, gentlemanly and gracious, Beckons her forwards onto the stage so spacious. Wearing long boots and a black lacy dress, She makes her entrance – now for her test; She walks onstage to thousands of cheers: Her face says ‘I can’t believe that I’m here.’ The spotlight follows her every move - Her nerves, her co-star hopes he can soothe. She takes a bow, then, with outstretched hand, She takes a moment to acknowledge the band. He sings, ‘Can’t believe it’s really you.’ Neither can believe that it’s really true. She smiles at him, as she sings a line in reply, And suddenly a spark ignites within her eyes. His silent language keeps urging her on, And, very soon, her nerves are all gone; She then, very visibly, begins to relax, And her old star quality comes flooding back. Despite the fact that it has been an age, She is soon feeling confident upon the stage. The two singers are so amazing together - The magic of this moment will last forever. www.PoemHunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive 8 At the end of the song, they thank everyone; Both of the singers have had so much fun. Having made her comeback singing a duet, For more live performances, she is now set. Angela Wybrow www.PoemHunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive 9 A Nation Celebrates Boats take to the Thames to honour the Queen: The most craft, at any one time, the river has seen. On to the trains, thousands of people cram. On the roads, there are massive traffic jams. People pack in to pubs to consume a few beers: There is much merriment, and calls of ‘cheers! ' People are attending parties in their streets: Long tables are laden with tasty treats to eat. In towns, shops windows are patriotically dressed. Across the nation, people put on their Sunday best. Everywhere that you look is brightly festooned With flags, bunting, streamers, and party balloons.
Recommended publications
  • E-Petition Session: TV Licensing, HC 1233
    Petitions Committee Oral evidence: E-petition session: TV Licensing, HC 1233 Monday 1 March 2021 Ordered by the House of Commons to be published on 1 March 2021. Watch the meeting Members present: Catherine McKinnell (Chair); Tonia Antoniazzi; Jonathan Gullis. Other Members present: Rosie Cooper; Damian Collins; Gill Furniss; Gareth Bacon; Jamie Stone; Ben Bradley; Tahir Ali; Brendan Clarke-Smith; Allan Dorans; Virginia Crosbie; Mr Gregory Campbell; Simon Jupp; Jeff Smith; Huw Merriman; Chris Bryant; Mark Eastwood; Ian Paisley; John Nicolson; Chris Matheson; Rt Hon Mr John Whittingdale OBE, Minister for Media and Data. Questions 1-21 Chair: Thank you all for joining us today. Today’s e-petition session has been scheduled to give Members from across the House an opportunity to discuss TV licensing. Sessions like this would normally take place in Westminster Hall, but due to the suspension of sittings, we have started holding these sessions as an alternative way to consider the issues raised by petitions and present these to Government. We have received more requests to take part than could be accommodated in the 90 minutes that we are able to schedule today. Even with a short speech limit for Back- Bench contributions, it shows just how important this issue is to Members right across the House. I am pleased to be holding this session virtually, and it means that Members who are shielding or self-isolating, and who are unable to take part in Westminster Hall debates, are able to participate. I am also pleased that we have Front-Bench speakers and that we have the Minister attending to respond to the debate today.
    [Show full text]
  • The Future of The
    The Future of Public Service Broadcasting Some thoughts Stephen Fry Before I can even think to presume to dare to begin to expatiate on what sort of an organism I think the British Broadcasting Corporation should be, where I think the BBC should be going, how I think it and other British networks should be funded, what sort of programmes it should make, develop and screen and what range of pastries should be made available in its cafés and how much to the last penny it should pay its talent, before any of that, I ought I think in justice to run around the games field a couple of times puffing out a kind of “The BBC and Me” mini‐biography, for like many of my age, weight and shoe size, the BBC is deeply stitched into my being and it is important for me as well as for you, to understand just how much. Only then can we judge the sense, value or otherwise of my thoughts. It all began with sitting under my mother’s chair aged two as she (teaching history at the time) marked essays. It was then that the Archers theme tune first penetrated my brain, never to leave. The voices of Franklin Engelman going Down Your Way, the women of the Petticoat Line, the panellists of Twenty Questions, Many A Slip, My Word and My Music, all these solid middle class Radio 4 (or rather Home Service at first) personalities populated my world. As I visited other people’s houses and, aged seven by now, took my own solid state transistor radio off to boarding school with me, I was made aware of The Light Programme, now Radio 2, and Sparky’s Magic Piano, Puff the Magic Dragon and Nelly the Elephant, I also began a lifelong devotion to radio comedy as Round The Horne, The Clitheroe Kid, I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again, Just A Minute, The Men from The Ministry and Week Ending all made themselves known to me.
    [Show full text]
  • 2 a Quotation of Normality – the Family Myth 3 'C'mon Mum, Monday
    Notes 2 A Quotation of Normality – The Family Myth 1 . A less obvious antecedent that The Simpsons benefitted directly and indirectly from was Hanna-Barbera’s Wait ‘til Your Father Gets Home (NBC 1972–1974). This was an attempt to exploit the ratings successes of Norman Lear’s stable of grittier 1970s’ US sitcoms, but as a stepping stone it is entirely noteworthy through its prioritisation of the suburban narrative over the fantastical (i.e., shows like The Flintstones , The Jetsons et al.). 2 . Nelvana was renowned for producing well-regarded production-line chil- dren’s animation throughout the 1980s. It was extended from the 1960s studio Laff-Arts, and formed in 1971 by Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert and Clive Smith. Its success was built on a portfolio of highly commercial TV animated work that did not conform to a ‘house-style’ and allowed for more creative practice in television and feature projects (Mazurkewich, 1999, pp. 104–115). 3 . The NBC US version recast Feeble with the voice of The Simpsons regular Hank Azaria, and the emphasis shifted to an American living in England. The show was pulled off the schedules after only three episodes for failing to connect with audiences (Bermam, 1999, para 3). 4 . Aardman’s Lab Animals (2002), planned originally for ITV, sought to make an ironic juxtaposition between the mistreatment of animals as material for scientific experiment and the direct commentary from the animals them- selves, which defines the show. It was quickly assessed as unsuitable for the family slot that it was intended for (Lane, 2003 p.
    [Show full text]
  • Text Collection
    GRADE TM 4 Ac GEN b Text Collection Glenview, Illinois • Boston, Massachusetts • Chandler, Arizona • Hoboken, New Jersey Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc., or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This publication is protected by copyright, and permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or likewise. For information regarding permissions, write to Rights Management & Contracts, Pearson Education, Inc., 221 River Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030. Pearson and ReadyGEN are trademarks, in the U.S. and/or other countries of Pearson Education, Inc., or its affiliates. Common Core State Standards: © Copyright 2010. National Governors Association for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved. ISBN-13: 978-0-328-78846-0 ISBN-10: 0-328-78846-5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V003 18 17 16 15 14 RGEN14_SC4_V1_FM.indd 1 2/11/14 1:37 PM Table of Contents Unit 1 Becoming Researchers The Frog Scientist by Pamela S. Turner ......................................................... 5 Movers & Shapers by Dr. Patricia Macnair ......................................................13 King of the Parking Lot by Gaby Triana ...........................................................33 Spider by Shel Silverstein ..........................................................45 The Frog by Hilaire Belloc ...........................................................45
    [Show full text]
  • 'They're My Two Favourites' Versus' the Bigger Scheme of Things': Pro-Am
    This may be the author’s version of a work that was submitted/accepted for publication in the following source: McKee, Alan & Keating, Chris (2012) ’They’re my two favourites’ versus ’the bigger scheme of things’: Pro-am historians remember Australian television. In Turnbull, S & Darian-Smith, K (Eds.) Remembering television: Histories, technologies, memories. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, United Kingdom, pp. 52-73. This file was downloaded from: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/54554/ c Copyright 2012 Alan McKee & Chris Keating This work is covered by copyright. Unless the document is being made available under a Creative Commons Licence, you must assume that re-use is limited to personal use and that permission from the copyright owner must be obtained for all other uses. If the docu- ment is available under a Creative Commons License (or other specified license) then refer to the Licence for details of permitted re-use. It is a condition of access that users recog- nise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. If you believe that this work infringes copyright please provide details by email to [email protected] Notice: Please note that this document may not be the Version of Record (i.e. published version) of the work. Author manuscript versions (as Sub- mitted for peer review or as Accepted for publication after peer review) can be identified by an absence of publisher branding and/or typeset appear- ance. If there is any doubt, please refer to the published source. http:// www.c-s-p.org/ flyers/ Remembering-Television--Histories--Technologies--Memories1-4438-3970-1.
    [Show full text]
  • 17 Cut and Run EP- by ECMO (Ozone Records)
    19 Nicolette “Ohsay,NaNa” 18 Depth Charge “Depth Charge vs Silver Fox” 17 Cut and Run EP- by ECMO (Ozone records) 16 Badman MDX “Come with me” 15 Orbital “Midnight or choice” 14 Rebel MC “Black meaning good” 13 Nightmares on Wax “A case of Funk” 11 Eon “Fear mind killer” 10 Blapps Posse “Don't hold back” 9 State of Mind “Is that it?” 7 Cookie Watkins “I'm attracted to you” 6 Oceanic “Insanity” 5 Outlander “Vamp” 4 Bugcann “Plastic Jam” 3 Utah Saints “What can you do?” 2 DSK “What would we do?” 1 Prodigy “Charlie says” THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT:-____________________________ -Witch Doctor “Sunday afternoon” (Remix) -DCBA “Acid bitch” (Colin Dale dtd 26.08) -Mellow House “The Flower” TONYMONSON;- THE “SWEET RHYTHYMS CHART”:-31.08.1991 25 Reach “Sooner or later” 23 Sable Jeffries “Open your heart” 21 Boyzn'Hood (Force one network) “Spirit” 20 (CD) Le Genre 19 Cheryl Pepsi Riley “Ain't no way” 12 Pride and Politic “Hold on” 11 Phyllis Hyman “Prime of my life” 10 De Bora “Dream about you” 9 Frankie Knuckles “Rain falls” 8 Your's Truly “Come and get it” 7 Mica Parris “Young Soul Rebels” 6 Jean Rice Your'e a victim” (remix) 5 Pinkie “Looking for love” 4 Young Disciples “Talking what I feel” COLIN DALE;- THE “ABSTRACT DANCE SHOW”:-02.09.1991 1 Bizarre,Inc (Brand new) “Raise me” 2 12” on white label from deejay Trance “Let there be house” 3 IE Records - Reel-to-Real “We are EE” 4 Underground Music movement “ Voice of the rave” (from Italy) Electronic- from PTL 5 Exclusive on Acetate 12” from Virtual Reality “Here” 6 12” called Aah - Really hardcore
    [Show full text]
  • Download the Art of Smallfilms: the Work of Oliver Postgate & Peter
    THE ART OF SMALLFILMS: THE WORK OF OLIVER POSTGATE & PETER FIRMIN DOWNLOAD FREE BOOK Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin, Stewart Lee, Jonny Trunk, Richard Embray | 320 pages | 24 Feb 2015 | FOUR CORNERS BOOKS | 9781909829022 | English | London, United Kingdom RIP Oliver Postgate 1925-2008 Retrieved 23 September Surprisingly for the Guardian, they are recommending a man who hates the Top Gear presenters and co wrote a hit show that offended Christians. Amazon Business Service for business customers. Or push it down hill. I could just close my eyes, but fantasizing about punching Stewart Lee is still more fun than sitting in complete, stony silence. No The Art of Smallfilms: The Work of Oliver Postgate & Peter Firmin, if we don't laugh at your material then it's just not good enough. Arnold Schwarzenegger. A fabulous big book for all oliver postgate and peter firmin fans. More Details To gain experience, he accepted a contract as a television director in the BBC Children's Department inon a show entitled Little Lauraanother animated series made on film, written and drawn by V. Gianmarco Milesi. Categories : Television production companies of the United Kingdom British animation studios Mass media companies established in British companies established in Ivor the engine, bagpuss, clangers, pogles, noggin, tottie and pinny are all included. Bruce Lee. He addressed an insular cadre of socially challenged, prematurely middle-aged, pseudo-intellectual men, I thought. Add to Wish List. In short, if you're a bigoted, socialist worker, civil servant, teacher, social worker or NHS employee then Stuart Lee is the comedian for you.
    [Show full text]
  • Known Nursery Rhymes Residencies Fruit Eaten Remembered World
    13 Nov. 1995 – Leah Betts in coma after taking ecstasy 26 Sep. 2007 – Myanmar government, using extreme force, cracks down on protests Blockbusters Bestall, A. – Rupert Annual 1982 Pratchett, T. – Soul Music Celery Hilden, Linda The Tortoise and the Eagle Beverly Hills Cop Goodfellas Speed Peanut Brittle Dial M for Murder Russ Abbott Arena Coast To Coast Gary Numan Live Rammstein Vast Ready to Rumble (Dreamcast) Known Nursery Rhymes 22 Nov. 1995 – Rosemary West sentenced to life imprisonment 06 Oct. 2007 – Musharraf breezes to easy re-election in Pakistan Buckaroo Bestall, A. – Rupert Annual 1984 Pratchett, T. - Sorcery Chard Hill, Debbie The Jackdaw and the Fox Beverly Hills Cop 2 The Goonies Speed 2 Pear Drops Dinnerladies The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Aretha Franklin Cochine Gene McDaniels The Living End Ramones Vegastones Resident Evil (Various) All Around the Mulberry Bush 14 Dec. 1995 – Bosnia peace accord 05 Nov. 2007 – Thousands of lawyers take to the streets to protest the state of emergency rule in Pakistan. Chess Bestall, A. – Rupert Annual 1985 Pratchett, T. – The Streets of Ankh-Morpork Chickpea Hiscock, Anna-Marie The Boy and the Wolf Bicentennial Man The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Spider Man Picnic Doctor Who The Saint Armand Van Helden Cockney Rebel Gene Pitney Lizzy Mercier Descloux Randy Crawford The Velvet Underground Robocop (Commodore 64) As I Was Going to St. Ives 02 Jan. 1996 – US Peacekeepers enter Bosnia 09 Nov. 2007 – Police barricade the city of Rawalpindi where opposition leader Benazir Bhutto plans a protest Chinese Checkers Bestall, A. – Rupert Annual 1988 Pratchett, T.
    [Show full text]
  • D Mob with Cathy Dennis - Move on Baby - Why? Cathy Dennis - Coca Cola D Mob - Put Your Hands Together Cathy Dennis - Move to the Mixes
    D Mob That's The Way Of The World mp3, flac, wma DOWNLOAD LINKS (Clickable) Genre: Funk / Soul / Pop Album: That's The Way Of The World Country: Canada Released: 1990 Style: Euro House MP3 version RAR size: 1587 mb FLAC version RAR size: 1768 mb WMA version RAR size: 1613 mb Rating: 4.9 Votes: 199 Other Formats: TTA DXD MOD VQF AAC MPC MP4 Tracklist Hide Credits That's The Way Of The World A 3:50 Edited By [Edits By] – "Razorz T"*Vocals [Uncredited] – Cathy Dennis B That's The Way Of The World (Instrumental Version) 4:03 Companies, etc. Marketed By – Barclay Marketed By – Metronome Musik GmbH Produced For – Slam Jam Productions Phonographic Copyright (p) – FFRR Records Ltd. Copyright (c) – FFRR Records Ltd. Published By – EMI Songs Ltd. Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Credits Design – JM International* Engineer – Phil Bodger Management – Simon Fuller Photography By – Mark Bayley Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By – Dancin' Danny D Programmed By – Garry Hughes Written-By – Cathy Dennis, D. Poku* Notes ℗ 1990 © 1990 Made in West Germany. Barcode and Other Identifiers Barcode (Scanned): 042288694670 Barcode (Text): 42288 69467 Label Code: LC 7654 Rights Society: B.I.E.M. Rights Society: STEMRA Distribution Code: BA 102 Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped): DSP-0483 A-1/60 8869467 Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped): DSP-0483 B-1/60 8869467 Other versions Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year D Mob With Cathy 886 947-1, FX D Mob With FFRR, 886 947-1, FX UK & Dennis - That's The Way 1990 132 Cathy Dennis FFRR 132 Europe
    [Show full text]
  • The 2018 - 2019 the HALLIFORDIAN
    HallifordianThe 2018 - 2019 The HALLIFORDIAN 2 Introduction Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... page 3 Autumn Highlights ............................................................................................. page 13 Spring Highlights ............................................................................................... page 50 Summer Highlights............................................................................................. page 85 Art Exhibition ..................................................................................................... page 116 House Reports .................................................................................................. page 128 Old Hallifordians............................................................................................... page 136 3 The HALLIFORDIAN scheme at the school with new facilities for our Sixth Form students, a new Science Laboratory, two new Foreword IT Studios, major investment in the IT infrastructure of the school and significant investment in the by The Headmaster Design Technology workshop. These new facilities This has been quite a year for us all and as we look have been incredibly well received by our students back over the last twelve months, I feel so incredibly and I am delighted that this coming summer a proud to be Headmaster of such a wonderful School. further development plan has been approved by the At Speech Day, I reflected on
    [Show full text]
  • GRAM PARSONS LYRICS Compiled by Robin Dunn & Chrissie Van Varik
    GRAM PARSONS LYRICS Compiled by Robin Dunn & Chrissie van Varik. As performed in principal recordings (or demos) by or with Gram Parsons or, in the case of Gram Parsons compositions, performed by others. Gram often varied, adapted or altered the lyrics to non-Parsons compositions; those listed here are as sung by him. Gram’s birth name was Ingram Cecil Connor III. However, ‘Gram Parsons’ is used throughout this document. Following his father’s suicide, Gram’s mother Avis subsequently married Robert Parsons, whose surname Gram adopted. Born Ingram Cecil Connor III, 5th November 1946 - 19th September 1973 and credited as being the founder of modern ‘country-rock’, Gram Parsons was hugely influenced by The Everly Brothers and included a number of their songs in his live and recorded repertoire – most famously ‘Love Hurts’, a truly wonderful rendition with a young Emmylou Harris. He also recorded ‘Brand New Heartache’ and ‘Sleepless Nights’ – also the title of a posthumous album – and very early, in 1967, ‘When Will I Be Loved’. Many would attest that ‘country-rock’ kicked off with The Everly Brothers, and in the late sixties the album Roots was a key and acknowledged influence, but that is not to deny Parsons huge role in developing it. Gram Parsons is best known for his work within the country genre but he also mixed blues, folk, and rock to create what he called “Cosmic American Music”. While he was alive, Gram Parsons was a cult figure that never sold many records but influenced countless fellow musicians, from the Rolling Stones to The Byrds.
    [Show full text]
  • Reaching Heights a Newsletter of Heights Christian Church VOLUME 27, NO
    Reaching Heights A Newsletter of Heights Christian Church VOLUME 27, NO. 6 December, 2016 WORSHIP AND WONDER ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS AT HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Advent is a time of waiting a time to prepare ourselves for the coming of Emmanuel, God With Us. December 4 2nd Sunday of Advent – Peace Isaiah 11:1-10 December 11 3rd Sunday of Advent – Joy Isaiah 35:1-10 Christmas Caroling at Campbell Court (see pg. 5 for details) th December 18 4 Sunday of Advent – Love Matthew 1:18-25 Christmas Tasting Party Following morning worship, we will gather in the Campbell Room to share and celebrate this festive season with our annual Tasting Party Everyone is asked to bring your favorite finger food to share with our HCC family, friends and guests. December 24 Christmas Eve — 7:15 p.m. Our traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service. We will prepare our hearts for the birth of the Savior. Come be a part of the celebration in song, word and prayer. December 25 Merry Christmas — 10 a.m. Worship A casual worship experience in the Campbell Room around the fireplace Neighbors, friends and family are always welcome Sharing love in and around the Community! UP-LIFTING DEVOTIONALS The congregation offers free Advent reflections for adults. Partners in Prayer Advent 2016 focuses on all of Advent—a season in which we prepare for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. This devotional can be found at every entrance to the Sanctuary and in the Campbell Room. Also . The holiday hustle is soon to arrive.
    [Show full text]