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Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun

by A novel by Mark L Berry

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1.
One Down and Four Up - lyrics Kick start Spread my legs apart I need The open road today Give me An easy ride Take me Anywhere, take me away One down and four up Feeling through turns we’re leaning from side to side One down and four up There are no seatbelts on this E-ticket ride I try To read your mind There’s no Telling what I’ll find Miles fly By in a blur Knees squeeze I feel the engine purr One down and four up Feeling through turns we’re leaning from side to side One down and four up There are no seatbelts on this E-ticket ride Wrap my Arms around you And I lace my fingers across your heart If you Only knew That I have loved you from the start I feel Wind rushing through my hair Our Hearts Are racing the engine Like two Bats out of hell straight to heaven Hold tight It’s just you and me Saddled up We’re always rolling free You are My love my guy And we Will never say goodbye One down and four up Feeling through turns we’re leaning from side to side One down and four up There are no seatbelts on this E-ticket ride One down and four up Feeling through turns we’re leaning from side to side One down and four up There are no seatbelts on this E-ticket ride One down and four up Feeling through turns we’re leaning from side to side One down and four up There are no seatbelts on this E-ticket ride Words by Mark L Berry & Music by Kim Smith Copyright©2006-2007
2.
Can’t Say Goodbye (Ode to Oso) - lyrics Out of respect we dress in black Goodbyes under a sky of grey Time to speak, no words to say Tired of faking, tired of crying Tired of lying. “No, I’m not OK” ‘Can’t say goodbye ‘Can’t bear to say goodbye to my buddy Bear For you my Bear, for you I cry Can’t understand why you had to die Oh, I wish you could be here today Out of respect we dress in black Out of respect we’re here to pray Out of respect these words I say My loving, gentle giant Forever in my heart you’ll stay ‘Can’t say goodbye ‘Can’t bear to say goodbye to my buddy Bear For you my Bear, for you I cry Can’t understand why you had to die I wish you could be here today Out of respect we dress in black We drop this dirt then can’t look back But tears still flow ‘cause I can’t let go Out of time for me and you Oh, I hope you knew I love you too ‘Can’t say goodbye ‘Can’t bear to say goodbye to my buddy Bear For you my Bear, for you I cry Can’t understand why you had to die I wish you could be here today
3.
If I’m Only Dreaming - lyrics I met a girl just the other day She said, she was just passing through this way She asked, for directions and then gave me a wink And her crooked little smile caused me to stop and think Then in a casual, off-handed way I asked, what she was doing a little later that day Could I meet her for a drink… say at quarter past eight? She tossed her hair and said, “OK, You’ve got a date” My mind was spinning, where will this go? If I’m only dreaming I don’t want to know So I conjured a table and I ordered a beer And I patiently waited for her to appear One beer then two beers, and maybe seven or ten I began to doubt if she’d show, but oh what happened then She strolled right on in with a friend on her arm Another stunning lady… a 4-alarm She quietly admitted she lived, well, not far Glanced at my empty bottles and added, “Let’s take my car” The bar was spinning, where will this go? If I’m only dreaming I don’t want to know They had a loft with a fully stocked bar The first girl, reached in my pocket, took the keys to my car The second girl took the shoes from my feet Almost before I could find a seat Well, the rest of what happened could only be once in a lifetime But there were two, and playing favorites would be a crime They were in love with each other, and that much was clear I was just glad to have been invited here The room was spinning, where will this go? If I’m only dreaming I don’t want to know The next morning was no ordinary day It was, explained to me while my hangover went away They were in love and together, that observation was true But they weren’t too happy just being two The seeds I provided as I rolled on their floor Had the potential to double their number to four If I could handle it, I could see my, I mean their, I mean our children grow The last 24 hours changed the world that I know The world that I know, the world that I know The world was spinning, where will this go? If I’m only dreaming I don’t want to know If I’m only dreaming I don’t want to know
4.
One Day - lyrics They’re not here for you They’re not here for me They’re just here for themselves As you will see They look up to no one They look down on you Everything that they say Everything that they do Oh, one day One day we will see Oh, one day One day we will be Just a product of our complacency Nothing left for you and me Oh, one day One day we will see I believed they were good I believed life was fair That my water was clean That I could still breathe the air But these aren’t rights that I own They’ve all been taken away Now that I’ve opened my eyes I see it every day Oh, one day One day we will see Oh, one day One day we will be Just a product of our complacency Nothing left for you and me Oh, one day One day we will see As I forge ahead I wonder where I’ll go They won’t let me stay Now that they know I know They still hold all the cards They still run the show Maybe soon there won’t be Anywhere else to go Oh, one day One day we will see Oh, one day One day we will be Just a product of our complacency Nothing left for you and me Oh, one day One day we will see They’re not here for you They’re not here for me They’re just here for themselves As you will see They look up to no one They look down on you Everything that they say Everything that they do Oh, one day One day we will see Oh, one day One day we will be Just a product of our complacency Nothing left for you and me Oh, one day One day we will see Oh, one day Oh, one day Oh, one day Oh, one day Oh, no day like today
5.
Screwed at the Drive-thru - lyrics (alternate extended intro) The sign out front said, “Billions Sold” Makes you think they’d know what to do But the game that they play is getting old They always screw me at the drive-thru “Would you like ketchup with your fries?” “Would you like cream and sugar too?” Why do they bother with these lies? They always screw me at the drive-thru Can I speak to the manager please? Don’t make me get on my knees I know she’s busy – you can’t help me I got two burgers, but I ordered three That’s just one beef that I have with you Where’s the rest of my food? Dude! Yesterday, I didn’t get all of my order Here at the drive-thru I was halfway home ‘spilled soda on my clothes The cup was so full of ice That my gearbox nearly froze I was almost home I reached for my food All of my french fries were missing Which put me in a really bad mood. Can I speak to the manager please? Don’t make me get on my knees I know she’s busy – you can’t help me I got two burgers, but I ordered three That’s just one beef that I have with you Where’s the rest of my food? Dude! Yesterday, I didn’t get all of my order Here at the drive-thru I’ve had more than enough of you You couldn’t even buy a clue So now I want to meet the one who trained you The one who taught you what to do Is it your official company policy… Extra value? Every time I come here I’m screwed Screwed at the drive-thru I came to speak to the manager now Can you get ‘er, do you know how? I know she’s busy – you can’t help me I got two burgers, but I ordered three That’s just one beef that I have with you Where’s the rest of my food? Dude! You’re the one who got my order wrong Here at the drive-thru At the drive-thru At the drive-thru Yesterday you may have laughed As I was driving away But my car is now in park And I’ll sit here and wait – all damn day This time it won’t be me- oh no This time it will be you Who is going to get screwed Screwed at the drive-thru Now can I speak to the manager please? Look who’s on their knees I can wait all day I’m not going away I’m not going away – no way ‘cause I’m here to stay I’m here to stay I’m here to stay
6.
Man-Made Roadblocks (Spy’s Surprise) - lyrics How much time have I had to wait To get through that most hated gate The lane lines seem longer the more I’m late There’s a guy that I’ve learned more to hate Step on the clutch Step on the brake Smell that truck’s exhaust My throat burns, my lungs ache There’s a guy who built the first building in the road Oh dear, we have construction bills that are owed Let’s get the road users to pay for the cost And now the tollbooths are everywhere and all has been lost Leave the stick-shift in first And a foot on the clutch Can’t I move up a few feet? I’m asking too much That guy without change Is stuck in the wrong lane Just try to cut, try to cut in I’ll teach him about pain That guy without change Is stuck in the wrong lane Just try to cut, try to cut in I’ll teach him about pain The roads have been paid for and paid for again But the tolls will remain until I’ll tell you when When hell freezes over or I run the show And the tollbooths will be the first things to go Step on the gas Step on the brake Step on the gas Step on the brake Step on the gas Step on the brake Step on the gas Step on the brake Finally I’m through But I come home this way Just thinking about it Will ruin my whole day Will ruin my whole day
7.
No lyrics - Drum Solo
8.
Hey Young Lady (Billy’s Theme) - lyrics I loved a woman and she loved me too That much I know is true We had the house, we had the ring We had almost everything She is with me wherever I go I still love her but I can’t let her go Hey young lady, I’ll treat you right I’ll make you dream amazing dreams tonight Forget tomorrow, forget yesterday Give me this moment and we’ll get carried away Carried away Hey young lady, let me hold you I know the way in and the way out too I know just what to say I know the game and how to play I know just what to do And I won’t stay long enough to hurt you Hey young lady, I’ll treat you right I’ll make you dream amazing dreams tonight Forget tomorrow, forget yesterday Give me this moment and we’ll get carried away Carried away I’ll spoil you with menu With wardrobe and then you Can return to the real world When we are through Hey young lady, I’ll treat you right I’ll make you dream amazing dreams tonight Forget tomorrow, forget yesterday Give me this moment and we’ll get carried away Carried away
9.
From a Long Way Away (Lindy’s Theme) - lyrics From a long way away Everything still looks OK I still go to work Well, almost everyday I put my tongue on the roof of my mouth It keeps me from saying what I have to say I sail the seas With no wind at all I count the years With chalk on the wall I get around but have no place to be And you can’t see anything wrong Just by looking at me From a long way away Everything still looks OK But the sun keeps setting In the middle of the day I put my tongue on the roof of my mouth It makes me look like I’m smiling Day after day Day after day I sail the seas with no wind at all I count the years with chalk on the wall I get around but have no place to be But you can’t see anything wrong Just by looking at me From a long way away Everything still looks OK But I feel the darkness in the middle of the day I put my tongue on the roof of my mouth And I silently pray We’ll get together again someday Someday, someday, someday Words by Mark L Berry and Music by Kim Smith Copyright©2006-2007 This sound recording copyright(P)2007SneakyHooks
10.
Just Another - lyrics Just another page Just another door Just another step Just a question, is there more? Just a glimpse of a distant shore Just another lady knocking at my door Just a kiss Just a feeling Just a wish To speed the healing Make a drink A shot or two or four When I go numb I feel nothing more I feel different With every day I don’t like the way I feel But, tomorrow is another day Just another page Just another door Just another step Just a question, is there more? Though my eyes are open I still haven’t stepped through I’ve got no idea When I’ll be ready, ready for you
11.
Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun – lyrics Together You and me We know what once was And what can never be Are you ready for a new life Beyond the one we know is done Can you help me face each new moment Face each new day Face up and forward Pushing leaves towards the sun You and me Can have each other I can’t go anymore All alone So I need to know Should I hold on Or do I have to Let you go On alone All alone This is all that I can take This is all I have to say You know all there is to know Everything about me You know more about me Than anyone can know So let me know Where shall we go? What do you see? And what will become Of you and me? Are you ready for a new life Beyond the one we know is done Can you help me face each new moment Face each new day Face up and forward Pushing leaves towards the sun Together You and me We know what once was And what can never be So let me know Where shall we go? What do you see? And what will become Become of you Become of me?
12.
The Family Tree (Scuba's Song) - lyrics We are here together… one big family Because a leaf has fallen… from our family tree We are here today to celebrate… the joy that was her life And say goodbye to a sister, a mother, and a wife But our family tree will stand tall It was built on love it just won’t fall There are new branches sprouting every day When we lose a leaf it’s not the end It just lets more sunshine in Our family tree gets stronger in every way Mama used to tell us… to live life everyday Take care of each other, and love one another… it’s the family way But when the good Lord took her… so she could be with Dad again We said goodbye, but we knew inside, she was glad to be with him But our family tree will stand tall It was built on love it just won’t fall There are new branches sprouting every day When we lose a leaf it’s not the end It just lets more sunshine in Our family tree gets stronger in every way But our family tree will stand tall It was built on love it just won’t fall There are new branches sprouting every day When we lose a leaf it’s not the end It just lets more sunshine in Our family tree gets stronger in every way When we lose a leaf it’s not the end It just lets more sunshine in Our family tree gets stronger in every way
13.
Cats - lyrics The cats are on the window sill They stare at the birds until The sun goes down and they all fly away You hold me tight in the dark of night You ask me if I think we might Have more than cats share our home some day I tell you that I love each cat And I see where you’re going with that But are we really ready for that day I don’t want to fight in the dark of night So I answer that I think we might But a kid is more than caring for a stray There’s the crying and the diaper changes Sleepless nights that rearranges Every aspect of our lives today There’ll be a college account of no small amount Life insurance and the bills will mount Do we really want to change our lives that way? Just then the cats jump into the bed Almost as if they know what we said Their eyes glow green before they close them for the night I find your lips for a goodnight kiss There’s more to life that I don’t want to miss I hold you tight because I know we’ll to be all right

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12 companion songs to Mark L Berry's novel "Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun" co-written with a variety of worldwide musicians.

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released September 28, 2013

1. One Down and Four Up - Kim Smith, Dave Morgan, Bill Johnson, and Tom Horn
2. Can’t Say Goodbye (Ode to Oso) - Deanna Williams and Don ‘Lefty’ Williams
3. If I’m Only Dreaming - Steve Schafer, Don ‘Lefty’ Williams, and Cleveland Brown
4. One Day - Shane Clary, Don ‘Lefty’ Williams, Cleveland Brown, and Jeff Moseley
5. Screwed at the Drive-thru - Don ‘Lefty’ Williams & Deanna Williams
6. Man-Made Roadblocks (Spy’s Surprise) - Cleveland Brown and Mark D
7. Organized Anger (Drum Solo) - Brian 'The Kid' Hilgert
8. Hey Young Lady (Billy’s Theme) - T.C. Elliott
9. From a Long Way Away (Lindy’s Theme) - Kim Smith, J Starck, Bill Johnson, and Dave Morgan
10. Just Another - Deborah Linden and Mal
11. Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun (Title Song) - Adam Hill and Valerie Cox
12. The Family Tree (Scuba’s Song) - John ‘Scuba’ Linneman, Deanna Williams and Don ‘Lefty’ Williams
13. Cats - Deanna Williams, Cleveland Brown, Don ‘Lefty’ Williams, and John Krakowski

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Mark’s an airline pilot with an MFA from Fairfield University, author of a memoir and two novels, contributing editor for Airways magazine, and former managing editor for Mason's Road literary journal. His work has also appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and newspapers. He lives in St. Louis, MO near the big staple in the middle of the USA map. Locals call it: The Arch. ... more

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