We're back, taking calls to answer the question of "Regrets? Looking back on my life..." First caller on line one.
Radio Personality: So, let's hear it, big fella. What can you say looking back on your life?
Anonymous: I'll state it clear...I've lived a life that's...uh...full. I've traveled down each and every highway...
Radio Personality: So, you're a traveling man, who lives in cheap motels? Away from the family, huh. Any regrets?
Anonymous: I'll state it clear...I've lived a life that's...uh...full. I've traveled down each and every highway...
Radio Personality: So, you're a traveling man, who lives in cheap motels? Away from the family, huh. Any regrets?
Anonymous: Regrets? I've had a few, but then, too few to mention…
Radio Personality: Oh, one of those. Love 'em and leave 'em?
Anonymous: I did what I had to do...saw through without exemption...
Radio Personality: Let me guess: you planned each careful step, right? Had to, I imagine.
Anonymous: I did what I had to do...saw through without exemption...
Radio Personality: Let me guess: you planned each careful step, right? Had to, I imagine.
Anonymous:…More, much more than this, I did it my way….
Radio Personality: O-kay, but were there times? Didn't you ever think you bit off more than you could chew? You know, the balancing act?
Anonymous: But, through it all…I ate it up and spit it out…faced it all and stood ta…
Radio personality: I see. A life of love, laugh, and tears, right? Yours or your family? Ever think about 'em? I mean, didn't you ever think about losing them?
Radio personality: I see. A life of love, laugh, and tears, right? Yours or your family? Ever think about 'em? I mean, didn't you ever think about losing them?
Anonymous: I’ve had my share of losing, but…now I find it all so amusing! To think I did all that and…
Radio Personality: AMUSING? But, you’re not shy, are you? Not humble at all! I bet you shout...
Anonymous: Oh, no, oh, no, not me! I did it my way!
Radio Personality: Well, then, what IS a man? What has he got? If not his family, what is important?
Anonymous: Yes! If not himself, then he has naught! To say the things he truly feels…
Radio Personality: NAUGHT? Sure, but these are not the words of one ...?
Anonymous: ...who kneels! The record shows…Yes! I took the blows!
Radio Personality: Well, I'd love to land some blows on you, you narcissistic bastard. You got a record, a felony record?
Anonymous: And did it my way! Yes, it was my way…
Radio Personality: Right, buddy. Whatever you say. Next caller, line 2?...
That was great, Susan.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun writing it, too.
DeleteLoved it! Very clever.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Old Blue Eyes.
Deletehaha a fun one indeed as you worked the lyrics on in
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun!
DeleteI know who was talking!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece.
He was something else, wasn't he!
DeleteEveryone should have a little 'doing it my way' time in their life.....just a little.
ReplyDeleteDoing it my way only happens when I am in charge, which doesn't all happen.
DeleteThis was amazing, Susan. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBrought back memories?
DeleteHow many songs can you identify...?
ReplyDeleteIn this, only Ol' Blue Eyes, who I did it my way. This song really is close to his own life.
DeleteYou made me Smile with this one... Dawn... The Bohemian
ReplyDeleteThis was fun to write.
DeleteFascinating - Never regret yesterday, live for today!
ReplyDeleteRegretting those things that need to be forgiven is important. Moving on after that, yes.
DeleteThat was a clever way to use a song lyric. I couldn't help but chuckle as this progressed.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
Tossing It Out
Some songs deserve a new view.
DeleteSome great adjectives for Mr. Anonymous, Ms. Radio Personality. Thanks for the creative interlude here today.
ReplyDeleteSome anonymous guy deserves extra adjectives.
DeleteEverytime I see the word 'Regrets, I immediately thing, 'I've had a few.' :) That man could def. belt one out and make it sound pleasant. :)
ReplyDeleteSinatra surely had more than a few! Ava Gardner? Mia Farrow? A variety of mistresses? Investments with questionable people?
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