Nathan Moore

Nathan Moore

I Quit

I quit smoking. My fingers are shaking. I take a deep breath try to force a smile. I know it’s for the good. I know it’s for the best. I hope it’s just for a while. So good to see…

Innocent Again

Once I flew in wonder. I was a naked little lamb. Then she said, “You’re getting warmer.” Then I had fire on my hands. But that was Virginia. That was way back when. It’s good to be innocent again. I…

I’m In Love

Here I thought I might never see her again. Then I got a lipstick kiss postcard from Istanbul. What can I do but throw one back to the wind. The moon’s laughing at me. I’m such a fool. -CHORUS I’m…

Shamefaced

shamefaced, can’t you see? shamefaced, don’t look at me! shamefaced, can’t leave the house. shamefaced, trapped in doubts. shamefaced, just muttering words. shamefaced, i’m a curse. my own worst enemy why, the world wouldn’t want me shamefaced, not a friend.…

Slow Song

Diamonds are for the ladies. Rain is for the men. The windows are for knowing so I sit by mine and watch them. I see mothers holding babies, babies holding on. A young man in a parking lot is leaning…

One of Them

Time tells stories to the people. You will carry on a few of your own. Remember, as all this comes to greet you, you could not possibly be alone. No matter how hard you try to draw a line between…