Songs
Return
Return matthewcostello · Return © 1995 Matthew Costello
Read MoreThe Shadows of September
The Shadows of September matthewcostello · 20241110 The Shadows Of September © 2022 Matthew Costello Days grow short, winds blow crisp A summertime I’ll remember Waning sun brings softer light Dusk calls to the approaching night I listen for the silent songs Of the Shadows of September Like families that reunite The shadows hug the…
Read MoreWalkin Willie
Walkin’ Willie matthewcostello · 20241103 Walkin Willie Walkin’ Willie © 2022 Matthew Costello Oh there were days I saw him walking through town I’d shout “Hey Willie!“, he’d wave back and walk on Seemed like he knew everyone and they all knew him He’d start walking sometimes before dawn Someone might say I was…
Read MoreThe Blanket
The Blanket matthewcostello · The Blanket Together in this blanket Floating high above the Canyon It’s scary that I’m thrilled Thinking you are my companion When I look at you, I see me The opiate of “meant to be” The risk of falling free Is tugging, tugging, pulling on the blanket On this magic blanket…
Read MoreCatch A Ride
Catch A Ride matthewcostello · 20240916 Catch A RIde Butterflies follow as I walk up the hill They fly like ideas, or so it may seem Sometimes they rest on my shoulders and chest, Then flutter off pursuing some butterfly scheme When they come close, I can hear their whispers Telling me a tale of…
Read MoreWhat Is Happening?
What Is Happening? matthewcostello · What is Happening She smiles, She smiles She smiles even though we’ve never met. I don’t know what to say. My chest flutters, my palms are wet I think that… I think that… I think that I’m afraid Woah, Wo-o-oah What is Happening? She walks, She walks, She walks into…
Read MoreThe Present Seemed To Run Away From the Past
My tribute to ghost stories associated with an old southern property from the 1800’s.
Read MoreGhosts of Centre Hill
My tribute to ghost stories associated with an old southern property from the 1800’s.
Read MoreGood To Be Home For Christmas
Good To Be Home for Christmas matthewcostello · Good To Be Home for Christmas The Christmas wreath is on the door, the lights are on the tree Wrapping paper’s torn and children laugh with glee A toast of Yuletide cheer while chocolates wait in line That family feeling The happy healing Of being home at…
Read MoreThat Kind of Love
That Kind of Love matthewcostello · That Kind Of Love – Matthew Costello Her smile was like a siren song Her beauty tied me up in a sailors knot She led me down to a well of love I took the risk, fell in, and broke my heart It was that kind of love One…
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