Author: James Ballentine

Wonderful Tonight

“It’s late in the evening, she’s wondering what clothes to wear.  She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair.  And then she asks me do I look all right?  And I say yes, you look wonderful tonight.  We go to a party and everyone turns to see, this beautiful lady that’s walking… Continue reading Wonderful Tonight

At Seventeen

“The valentines I never knew, the Friday night charades of youth.  Were spent on one more beautiful, at seventeen I learned the truth.  And those of us with ravaged faces, lacking in the social graces.  Desperately remained at home.  Inventing lovers on the phone, at seventeen I learned the truth.” I know this particular Janis… Continue reading At Seventeen

She’s My Mother

“She’ll take you in, feed your friends.  Her open arms are welcoming.  She’ll rub your back all night when you’re crying, she’ll listen to you tell your story.  Hold your fear and all your worries, help you find the truth when they’re all lying.  Even when it’s hopeless, she keeps trying.  She’s your mother, you… Continue reading She’s My Mother

The Waiting

Tom Petty

“The waiting is the hardest part, every day you see one more card. You take it on faith, you take it to the heart. The waiting is the hardest part. Well yeah I might have chased a couple women around, all it ever got me was down. Then there were those that made me feel… Continue reading The Waiting

Nowhere Man

“He’s a real nowhere man, sitting in his nowhere land, making all his nowhere plans for nobody. Doesn’t have a point of view, knows not where he’s going to. Isn’t he a bit like you and me? Nowhere Man, please listen, you don’t know what you’re missing. Nowhere Man, the world is at your command.… Continue reading Nowhere Man

A Man in Motion

“Growing up you don’t see the writing on the wall.  Passing by, moving straight ahead you knew it all.  But maybe sometime if you feel the pain, you’ll find you’re all alone, everything has changed.  Play the game, you know you can’t quit until it’s won.  Soldier on, only you can do what must be… Continue reading A Man in Motion

Better Left to Chance

“Looking back on the memory of the dance we shared beneath the stars above. For a moment all the world was right, how could I have known that you’d ever say goodbye? And now I’m glad I didn’t know the way it all would end, the way it all would go. Our lives are better… Continue reading Better Left to Chance

I’ll Stand By You

“When you’re standing at the crossroads and don’t know which path to choose, let me come along because even if you’re wrong, I’ll stand by you. Won’t let nobody hurt you, I’ll stand by you. Take me into your darkest hour and I’ll never desert you, I’ll stand by you.” This beautiful song from ‘The… Continue reading I’ll Stand By You