The judges had a very difficult task this year selecting the Lyrics winner as there were so many impressive Lyrics Only entries. We congratulate Meta for rising above such strong competition with the Country Song lyric Took The Roses. We thank all the lyricists who submitted in 2023 for letting us read and enjoy your work.
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LYRICS WINNER

 TOOK THE ROSES
by
Meta A Lothman

You took the roses and left me the wine
I empty the bottle to empty my mind.
At the neighborhood barroom I’m spending my time.
‘Cause you took the roses and left me the wine

You took the sunshine and left me the cold
My arms are as empty as this bottle I hold
Come back to me darlin’, my love is still true
At the neighborhood barroom, I’m waiting for you

Teardrops like petals fall to the ground
but the thorn of the rose is still mine
Red wine and drinkin’ is all I can find
to keep me from thinkin’ about the good times.
‘
Cause you took the flowers and left me alone
Your love was the best thing that I’ve ever known.  
I thought for a lifetime your love would be mine
But you took the roses - and left me.

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