In A Boy's Dream

A photo of some of my Christmas decorations from 2012. This is by far one of, if not the best song I've written.  My mother and I had a very difficult relationship over the years.  However, we always seemed to find our common ground at Christmastime.  It was our favorite holiday and the season always brought us together.  There is a bit of a melody to this and I hope to flesh it out in time to sing it this year. It’s Christmastime Once again it’s Christmastime The time of year you cross my mind The only time I ever really miss you Ours it was a bumpy road One that never led us home But Christmas always leads me back to you This time of year means so much to me I still deck the halls and trim the tree I still play the same old Christmas songs When December rolled around We always found our common ground Then New Year’s came and we just moved on The recipes they haven’t changed But you and I we rearrange Somehow we always see...

This is a photo I took of an old piano in my sister's house. I wrote this song in 1997 while listening to the album "Under the Table and Dreaming" by The Dave Matthews Band.  It's one of the very few songs I have music for.  Strangely enough, though the rhythm  and timing are much different, this song can be sung over "Lover Lay Down."  It almost sounds like the character in my song is talking to the character in his song.  Dave is a huge inspiration to me as a lyricist, as well as my biggest influence.  Which is why I titled my blog after one of his lyrics, which I also have tattooed on my arm. lover give in to me stumbled words a distant stare a troubled state of mind you drift away my soul stirred you know it's there don't be unkind with the things you say lover give in to me let yourself go don't build these walls only so much I can take don't let this be why take this road your court, your...

Mike Allen of Doubting Gravity Photo by Katie Strat This is the song I wrote about the passing of my dear friend Mike Allen.  Mike was a respected musician/songwriter in Portland.  He performed in many bands over the years and was a member of the renowned Doubting Gravity when he died.  I wrote this song for him.  Andi Fawcett will be putting it to music. The Presumpscot Verse 1 A river runs through Westbrook It cuts the town in two Where Cumberland meets Brown Street Is where I come back to you This is all so hard to handle There’s a buckle in my knees I’m as lost as I ever have been And I’m doubting gravity I’m filled with so much sadness It soaks me to the core It’s like I’m drifting in a row boat And I don’t know have any oars Chorus The current keeps on flowing The tides are turning in my soul And I can't help but wonder Why the final bell did toll But you broke free from your bonds And you swam with all your might  ...