
Photo Credit: Hans Wretling/Matton Collection/Corbis
Borders keep me away from you
Restrictions sweep me up into the blue
Eroding
Any chance I may have had
Known and unbeknown beyond a tad
Though a tad would be sufficient for my needs
Reserve an inch of space to bless my deeds
As if by marshal law completely out of order
Daily I would cross
Into your border
To bathe without restrictions
In your bath
Open wounds, heal them and
Never strayâ¦
â¦Unless it’s to your path
© Tony Haynes

Excerpt from the book âThrowing A Dart Through The Heart Of Traditionâ

Tony Haynes
Before Tony realized he had this rare poetic talent, he was and still is a prolific lyricist, songwriter, music publisher and record producer. In this capacity, Tony has accomplished a great deal. âSend A Little Love,â his first song, was recorded by the Spinners in 1981. Since then, Tonyâs songs have been recorded on over 200 albums, selling in excess of 60 million copies worldwide. These songs have earned him 60 gold and multi-platinum awards, as well as several ASCAP Awards. Songs from his Music Publishing catalogues include; Bobby Brownâs âGet Awayâ, Robert Palmerâs âHyperactiveâ, The Whisperâs âInnocentâ, Jeffrey Osborneâs âSheâs On The Leftâ, as well as songs recorded by Karyn White, Earth, Wind & Fire, Al Jarreau, Regina Belle, Troop, Go West, SOS Band, George Duke, Chante Moore, Evelyn Champagne King, Peabo Bryson, Kool & The Gang, The Temptations, Isley Brothers and many others. He has collaborated with the most successful writers and producers in the world.
Visit Tonyâs Author Page At: www.ctupublishinggroup.com/tony-haynes.html



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