Reads like a poem and sounds like a song. Jeff Prince

Listening to “My New Shorts” album. Good stuff my friend.

"Plays out like a movie for me. Nice storytelling 👌" Vicki Me...Yes, but does the autism show? Vicki...Not necessarily. But the talent for music and creative expression coupled with the line voice of the narrator yearning to connect with others is pretty tell-tale imho It’s a recurrent theme. Even your social justice stance of anti-war. The outsider. The outlier. High intelligence and love of literature… Enter Vicki-Lee Peaceful nature Enter Vicki-Lee Vicki-Lee Cayrouse Not many other aspies have a handle on this too good. It would come down to sensory issues really. But if it’s not autism (Asperger’s syndrome) it’s probably something neurodivergent. And that could be ADHD (not always hyperactive presentation but more a neurology and the way you think) or bipolar (creatives) or something like sound synesthesia or dyslexia etc

If you don’t have Asperger’s syndrome or what is now known in the US as Autism Level 1 — I’ll eat my hat. It’s not to alarm or upset you, I just think we’re so like minded and you show so many traits. Your musical gift would then make you what’s called ‘twice exceptional.’ Look into it and see if it ‘vibes.’ Melbourne Vicki

Rafi Arkin said, "Great story and song. I didn’t listen to it all as I’m trying to get through more songs on the list, but what I did hear I liked and enjoyed reading the rest of the lyrics too. Thought some of the verse melody notes were a little obvious and I could see them being stretched slightly but that shows I was into it. Wish I could write song stories like that!"

I just listened to this again (good thing about home office: you can listen to music all day long, if you want). Definitely one of my favorites of yours.

Rosemarie Kempton said, "This is a song I could happily listen to over and over again. Great music and lyrics!"

"Powerful song." Rose Kempton

"This is wonderful. You are a chanteur." Alicia Gradson

Tony Cherry How did you get that voicing on this track? Keyboard?

Right on, JMT. Goes well with the photo

Susannah Garza "Lovely"

"Beautiful song..." Bruce Balmer

Jeremy Menson - Guitar addicts "...brother I love this!"

Five songs in.... I remember listening to Food In My Belly already. So far I'm loving the harmonies. Fireflies. Cracked up listening to Dishes. Sure can relate. Nuno

Nice electric guitar work on Every one I need to talk to. My favorite so far. Same with But The Sun. The lyrics and the melody. Nuno

I remember Johnny Broke An Axel. Loved it then. Love it now. Nuno

Honk: Nice little rocking riff. Sleepy Head: Nice lullabye. Nuno

The 4 shorts Dying's Not Easy, Miss Her, Broccoli and Kite. Like snapshots from and old camera turned to music. Nuno

All in all, a very good album. The melodies and harmonies blending together with the moody acoustic ad electric guitar. A very visual album. Nuno

That's what she said.

Chrystal light...

Something on my tongue...

Riding the Arpeggio Train...

The belfry in my head.

Deep Throat!

Clear as a bell...

Great Lyrics. Jeff Prince

(One of) 2 songs that make me tear up just hearing the song title. JMT’s the most gifted song writer I know! Kathy Holdway

(One of) 2 songs that make me tear up just hearing the song title. JMT’s the most gifted song writer I know! Kathy Holdway

i'm sure the table misses both of you. Connie

Such a sad and beautiful song. Hugs, friend. Thank you for sharing. Shawnee Smith Ray

That's a great one, James. Terry Koontz

What a lovely song! Very soothing. Brian Curran

James, this hit me in the guts. Daniel Payne

That is a beautiful song. Timeless. Gwendolyn

Love the bridge to this one, James. Tim Robinson

I've heard a lot of your songs, but never this one that I can recall. Very powerful and touching lyrics. Ashley

I need to hear your words. Can you put them in the " about the song" space? If you do, let me know... jamesmichaeltaylor@jameswmichaeltaylor.com

Sad...but that's how we songwriters deal with loss, isn't it?