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I Don't Need Help!

from Imaginary Bands by Mark Ames

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I lived in Downtown Los Angeles for 12 years. There were many great opportunities and some challenges. Living with the homeless as neighbors was sometimes challenging.

I learned that a smile can help and sometimes you could have a conversation. I learned that mental illness is a big part of the problem. I learned that there is a Paradox in that things that seemed like they should help, in the end don't help.

This piece is my expression of that Paradox.

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I DON’T NEED HELP

March 11, 2018 - Elkwood Street

Lying on the sidewalk at the foot of your stairs I don’t need help, I don’t need help...

Don’t push me away I know nobody cares ...I don’t need help, i don’t need help, I need answers to my prayers

Don’t give me food don’t give me drink don’t give me money I don’t need drugs

Don’t give me sympathy don’t give me blankets I don’t need hugs
don’t give me Jesus or good news I do what I choose don’t give me things that I can lose I don’t need shoes
don’t look at me with blank eyed stares I don’t need help I don’t need help I need answers to my prayers

I’m not a raving lunatic I’m not a lay about I’m not about to go when the neighbors push me out I don’t pretend to understand what it’s all about I’m not about to listen to the voices screaming doubt

I don’t need protection from the night or from the rain I avoid deception but I can’t avoid the pain I look at my reflection all the questions still remain questions have no answers of that I’m well aware I don’t need help, I don’t need help, I need answers to my prayers

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from Imaginary Bands, track released March 31, 2018
Special thanks to the IDM forum for some great advice and welcome encouragement...

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Mark Ames Thousand Oaks, California

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Mark Ames has been writing and singing songs since the 70’s. He plays guitar, flute, piano and composes in a wide variety of Genres. He has composed for Choral, Orchestral, Soundscapes, String Trios and various ensembles including Electronica, Rock, Blues, Jazz and Folk.

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