Showing posts with label Singer Josh Groban-Inspired Poem. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Singer Josh Groban-Inspired Poem. Show all posts

Monday, August 8, 2016

Post No. 124: A Wonderful World Of You


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A Wonderful World Of You

There is "A Wonderful World Of You"
waiting inside of you—and it comes
from using your imagination... And
the "you" that is waiting for you on
the inside is who you really are!

-Paul Whiting
(a.k.a., Poet, Artist and Philosopher)
"I am the poet who thinks that he knows it!"

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My Writing About Our Imagination: We are our imagination. We are God. –Paul Whiting (written April 1st, 2015 and revised August 4th, 2022)

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My Writing About Using Your Imagination: There is "A Wonderful World Of You" waiting inside of you—and it comes from using your imagination... And the "you" that is waiting for you on the inside is who you really are! –Paul Whiting (written August 7th, 2016, revised August 8th, 2016, revised July 29th, 2021, revised June 25th, 2022 and revised August 4th, 2022)

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My Writing About How We Are Literally Everything That Literally Nothing Can Imagine: The naturally-occurring vibration at the center of Literally Nothing is self-aware—because of the pressure right in the middle of Nothing. And that self-aware vibration is the imagination of Nothing—which is what we are as souls—and that is how we are naturally born. And because what we are as souls is that vibration of imagination—We Are Literally Everything That Literally Nothing Can Imagine! –Paul Whiting (written October 6th, 2016, revised October 7th, 2016, revised October 25th 2021, revised July 25th, 2022 and revised August 4th, 2022)

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My Philosophical Notes:

The reason that I wrote this poem can be summed up with the following statement: On Sunday, August 7th, 2016, I was singing the song "Pure Imagination," written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley for the 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and, specifically, the cover by Josh Groban, when I thought of the following quote: "There is 'A Wonderful World Of You' waiting inside of you: and it comes from using your imagination..." And, subsequently, I published posts simultaneously on my "Poet, Artist and Philosopher," "Three Dark Horses" and "Small All White in the Forest" blogs the next day, Monday, August 8th, 2016. (Please see the hyperlink below for the video.)

And this poem was also published on my "Three Dark Horses," "Small All White in the Forest" and "Paul Whiting — A Creative Writer" blogs (please see the hyperlinks below for the blogs), since I feel that the message in this poem applies to the message I am trying to convey through "Three Dark Horses," "Small All White in the Forest" and "Paul Whiting — A Creative Writer." Plus, I feel that the message in this poem applies to the message I am trying to convey through my new "The Oneness Of God" spiritual practice!

This poem was written in Portland, Oregon.

-Paulee

https://threedarkhorses.blogspot.com

https://smallallwhiteintheforest.blogspot.com

https://paulwhitingwriting.blogspot.com

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Watch "Josh Groban - Pure Imagination [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]" on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/SOfagBBxrfs

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This "Poet, Artist and Philosopher" Post No. 124 was edited on July 2nd, 2026.

"Poetry is using the fewest words possible in order to describe all that is possible to describe." –Paul Whiting [June 1st, 2022]

Friday, April 10, 2015

Post No. 089: Not Just A Man


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Not Just A Man

I Am Not Just "A Hero."
I Am Not Just "An Angel."
I Am Not Just "A Man."

You Are Not Just "A Hero."
You Are Not Just "An Angel."
You Are Not Just "A Man."

We Are Not Just "Heroes."
We Are Not Just "Angels."
We Are Not Just "Men."

-Paul Whiting
(a.k.a., Poet, Artist and Philosopher)
"I am the poet who thinks that he knows it!"

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My Writing About A Man Being 'Not Just A Man': I am not just "a man." You are not just "a man." We are not just "men." We are God! –Paul Whiting (written approximately on April 10th, 2015 and turned into 'my writing' from my notes on September 30th, 2022)

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My Philosophical Notes:

The reason that I wrote this poem can be summed up with the following statement: "I am not just 'a man.' You are not just 'a man.' We are not just 'men.' We are God!"

This poem was inspired by the lyrics to the song "In Her Eyes" written by Jeffrey Cohen, Michael Ochs, Andy Selby and Molly Kaye and, specifically, the cover performed by Josh Groban. (Please see the hyperlink below for the video.)

And this poem was also published on my "Three Dark Horses," "Small All White in the Forest" and "Paul Whiting — A Creative Writer" blogs (please see the hyperlinks below for the blogs), since I feel that the message in this poem applies to the message I am trying to convey through "Three Dark Horses," "Small All White in the Forest" and "Paul Whiting — A Creative Writer." Plus, I feel that the message in this poem applies to the message I am trying to convey through my new "The Oneness Of God" spiritual practice!

This poem was written in Portland, Oregon.

-Paulee

https://threedarkhorses.blogspot.com

https://smallallwhiteintheforest.blogspot.com

https://paulwhitingwriting.blogspot.com

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Watch "Josh Groban- In her eyes (with lyrics)" on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/sSkpn9MZGNg

"In Her Eyes" from AZlyrics:

She stares through my shadow
She sees something more
Believes there's a light in me
She is sure
And her truth makes me stronger
Does she realize
I awake every morning
With her strength by my side

I am not a hero
I am not an angel
I am just a man
Man who's trying to love her
Unlike any other
In her eyes I am

This world keeps on spinning
Only she stills my heart
She's my inspiration
She's my northern star
I don't count my possession
All I call mine
I will give her completely
To the end of all time

I am not a hero
I am not an angel
I am just a man
Man who's trying to love her
Unlike any other
In her eyes I am

In her eyes I see the sky and all I'll ever need
In her eyes time passes by and she is with me

I am not a hero
I am not an angel
I am just a man
Man who's trying to love her
Unlike any other
In her eyes I am
In her eyes I am

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/joshgroban/inhereyes.html

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This "Poet, Artist and Philosopher" Post No. 089 was edited on July 2nd, 2026.

"Poetry is using the fewest words possible in order to describe all that is possible to describe." –Paul Whiting [June 1st, 2022]

Friday, September 13, 2013

Post No. 035: (Why I Stay) Hidden Away


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(Why I Stay) Hidden Away
[A "Hidden Away" song lyrical adaptation]

By way of poems and some philosophy,
Plus, through great blogging,
You can watch for me!
The highest feeling I've got inside;
I just can't wait to get profound with what's wise!

But, all these words that I'm meant to say,
Are written in secret, day after day;
These words of kindness
That your dear hearts crave:
For, I must keep them hidden away...

I cannot sing it out, since I may not live—
And I can't take it anymore that way!
So, I'm sending out something I believe in
And that's all I really need to say!

I must confide in my heart,
I need to hide in my heart:
That's why I keep my heart hidden away...

You're all a wonder, how bright you shine,
So many candles in each lifetime;
But I am a secret dreamer, who never shows,
If anybody sees me, then everybody knows!

So, all these words that I'm meant to say,
Are written in secret, day after day;
These words of kindness
That your dear hearts crave:
For, I must keep them hidden away...

I cannot sing it out, since I may not live—
And I can't take it anymore that way!
So, I'm sending out something I believe in
And that's all I really need to say!

I want you to feel my love,
But I can't reveal my love:
That's why I keep my love hidden away...

I want to confide in my heart,
But I need to hide in my heart:
That's why I keep my heart hidden away...

-Paul Whiting
(a.k.a., Poet, Artist and Philosopher)
"I am the poet who thinks that he knows it!"

My Philosophical Notes:

The reason that I wrote this poem can be summed up with the following statement: "So, all these words that I'm meant to say, are written in secret, day after day; These words of kindness that your dear hearts crave: For, I must keep them hidden away... I cannot sing it out, since I may not live—and I can't take it anymore that way! So, I'm sending out something I believe in and that's all I really need to say!"

This poem is a lyrical adaptation of the song "Hidden Away" written by Josh Groban and Dan Wilson, which is a way for me to explain why I stay hidden away. (Please see the hyperlinks below for the video and for the lyrics.)

And this poem was also published on my "Small All White in the Forest" and "Paul Whiting — A Creative Writer" blogs (please see the hyperlinks below for the blogs), since I feel that the message in this poem applies to the message I am trying to convey through "Small All White in the Forest" and "Paul Whiting — A Creative Writer."

This poem was lyrically adapted in Portland, Oregon.

-Paulee

https://smallallwhiteintheforest.blogspot.com

https://paulwhitingwriting.blogspot.com

Watch "Josh Groban - Hidden Away [Official Music Video]" on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/MnPICiigM5Q

"Hidden Away" from AZlyrics:

Over mountains and sky blue seas
On great circles will you watch for me?
The sweetest feeling I’ve got inside
I just can’t wait to get lost in your eyes
And all these words that you meant to say
Held in silence day after day
Words of kindness that our poor hearts crave
Please don’t keep them hidden away

Sing it out so I can finally breathe in,
I can take in all you say
Holding out for something i believe in
All I really need today
I want to free your heart
I want to see your heart
Please don’t keep your heart hidden away

You’re a wonder, how bright you shine
A flickering candle in a short lifetime
A secret dreamer that never shows
If no one sees you then nobody knows
And all these words you were meant to say
Held in silence day after day
Words of kindness that our poor hearts crave
Please don't keep them hidden away

Sing it out so I can finally breathe in
I can take in all you say
Reaching out for someone I believe in
All I really need today
I want to feel your love
Will you reveal your love
Please don’t keep your love hidden away

I want to free your heart
I want to see your heart
Please don’t keep your heart hidden away

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/joshgroban/hiddenaway.html

This "Poet, Artist and Philosopher" Post No. 035 was edited on April 15th, 2024.

"Poetry is using the fewest words possible in order to describe all that is possible to describe." –Paul Whiting [June 1st, 2022]