Back in 1972, I was a great fan of the band, ‘Uriah Heep’, and I’d play the song “Wizard” on my record player, every chance I had. The music was magical, and the lyrics superbly depicted the feelings within my heart …. and my visions of a more peaceful and harmonious world, might soon be achieved……. That was nearly 50 years ago, and I vividly remember the song, but I’m afraid the world has forgotten the “Lyrics”
WizardΒ (a Haiku)
Mysterious dreams
Magicians run amok
Wizards remember
Ivor Steven (c)Β July 2020
The Wizard. Lyrics by Uriah Heep
He was the wizard of a thousand kings
And I chanced to meet him one night wandering
He told me tales and he drank my wine
Me and my magic man kind of feeling fine
He had a cloak of gold
And eyes of fire
And as he spoke I felt a deep desire
To free the world of its fear and pain
And help the people to feel free again
Why don’t we listen to the voices in our hearts
‘Cause then I know we’d find we’re not so far apart
Everybody’s got to be happy
Everyone should sing
For we know the joy of life
The peace that love can bring
So spoke the wizard in his mountain home
The vision of his wisdom means we’ll never be alone
And I will dream of my magic night
And the million silver stars that guide me with their light
Great poem and song, another group which had good foresight.
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Yes definitely Nanette…. πβ€ππ
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Wizards do remember!
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Yeah….
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I loved them and saw them in concert, sang along through the whole thing – thanks, Ivor
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Yeah …the toured Australia in 1974, and released a “Downunda” album, and only available to us here in Aussie-land… and yep it’s magic LP…A Double one…. here’s the songs….
Gypsy
High Priestess
What Should Be Done
Bird Of Prey
Tears In My Eyes
Lady In Black
Come Away Melinda
Look At Yourself
Easy Living
Sunrise
Traveller In Time
Sweet Lorraine
Rainbow Demon
The Wizard
Stealin’
Rain
Sweet Freedom……… wow…
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A most apt poem
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Thank you Derrick, the wizard of Oz..
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Wow that takes me back. It’s been a long time since I’ve come here but I’ve never figured out how to follow you via email and I rarely go to my reader. Hope you are well and staying safe. Carol
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Thank you for visiting again Carol, nothing like a bit of wizardry to reconnect. ππ
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Great haiku! Interesting piece!
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Thank you, maybe the great wizard will save us… πππ
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I’ve been struggling for a suitable and worth response to this! I’ve even searched for a GIF to send you. But alas and alack nothing materialised. So a thousand apologies are now winging their way to you along with a blank where my wit should be
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Maybe you’ll meet the Wizard of a thousand kings soon…. xx
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Oh I do hope so!!!! π
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My sympathy is with you..
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A thousand thank yous π
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Thanks for this post, Ivor. Wonderful lyrics seem to have been written today! Lovely haiku!
Your posts are entertaining and thought-provoking. I always enjoy them!
Stay safe and happy!
Cheryl
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Thank you Cheryl for your lovely comments. πππ
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Oh, Ivor, I love this song! π YAY for Uriah Heep! π A perfect song for our world today.
Your haiku is powerful…and yes, the wizards remember.
Most people have good hearts…if only they would listen to them, like the song says. I know if they did, the world would be better.
But, too many people are listening to their minds and listening to people who are not heart-listeners…which leads them in directions the world should not be going. π¦
HUGS!!! β€
PS…Take some deep breaths, smile REALLY big, and then go take a rest. You have brought joy, encouragement and hope to many people through your blogpost today! π
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Yeah for Uriah Heep….. I’m playing their old ‘vinyls’ now,,,,,,, wow…. they were good…. wonderful Saturday morning breakfast music !!
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Vinyl has THE bestest sound! π
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Haha …I had to dust them off first….!!
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HAHA! That’s okay.
I had lots of vinyl and no record player and a few years ago a dear friend bought me a nice record player so I can play all my records that I saved from The Dark Ages. π π
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Yeah… They are definitely a wonderful sound…. xx
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A beautiful Haiku – perfect song – a reminder of genuine good people’s views for peace, joy and happiness. Thanks, Ivor!
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Thank you…..yes we had dreams we could change the the world…. i’m still dreaming…
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Beautiful craft of wizard π§‘π§‘
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Thank you for visiting…ππ
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My pleasure π β€
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Ah Uriah Heep now there’s a flash back
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Yeah… from those 60’s & 70’s….
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