There was a king of North Wales in antiquity named Bendigeudwad Fran, which I think means (literally translated) considerate crow? Any way his famous saying as his army came upon a gap with no way of crossing "a fo ben bid bont" or "he that would be leader or king should be a bridge," then laid down across the gap  ( he was a giant!) So his army could cross safely. Today's world leaders could learn a lot from that.     

Brian, I'm so glad I asked you to give us a resolution to your excellent poem. I guess now we'll all be able to sleep tonight.

I wrote a song a few years back on a similar theme called Bristol bound, I think, about fishermen returning home to Bristol in foggy weather when their boat is hit by a big ship. I don't know who recites the story as there were no survivors...it could have been called.. row boys row? I'll have to look it up     

Hi Jim. I never try playing the songs people post, I'd rather read through them first to get a feel for the words and the meter. You'll be pleased to know you passed...lol
I'd almost expect this to have been penned by Pete or Brian, earthy and to the point, I was almost expecting names!
I've found myself in this position all my life, people you think are your friends turn out to be back stabbers. Or as Ann would say; more faces than the town hall clock! At least as writers we can get the monkey off our back by posting on Chordie.
PS, don't blame covid for everything...lol     

due to covid we don't spend much time in town any more. i know we live in a small town but only once have i seen kids sniffing glue or aerosol. i've seen plenty of druggies, i live next door to a few, they're frightening enough.
your story is so heart rending and sad it makes you feel like there is some sanity left in those homeless people, many don't want a permanent home.
you are a very nice person Pete, don't let the world drag you down.     

A very moving and plaintive story and song. Your voice and style are reminiscent of James Taylor. I guess you set you alarm a half hour early every day now?     

Pete, something tells me there's a story you're not telling us?     

Thanks Grah, I use a 24 track recorder and mostly work alone so mixing is simple though I think the vocal is too far forward. Only guitar bass and keyboard on this one.     

just listened to your acoustic version, enjoyed. i caught the Corbin reference, we do differ on that one where we normally agree. a bit more serious than your normal stuff. i don't know how i missed this one as i normally get notifications on my mobile. keep rocking my friend.     

Hi Grah.

great backing track, my friend...but knowing you the words are the important component? Unfortunately they are buried under the rhythm guitar. I'd like to hear your vocal and the lead track brought forward if possible?