Does it take a long time, over a year or so?

To get over a broken heart...anybody know?

This is an age old question, of that I'm aware.

I'm asking it again, because answers are rare.

Does it take an eternity, is that common too?

Or can it happen suddenly...out of the blue?

Or am I clutching at straws, thinking that way?

Is love worth the risk, if this is the price to...

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I walked into the room...I felt the chill.

I saw your peaceful face...I see it still.

For the very last time, I held your hand.

God had his Angel, just as he planned.

A pain free, rested Mum, I saw that day.

But the living can be selfish, I must say.

And of that selfishness, I'm a guilty son.

Miss you so much...sorry for that Mum.

Believe me Mum, I'm doing all tha...

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In a world beyond my nighttime door.
From the Fairy Palace, Shayla I saw.
In the sky, the low moon shone bright.
But Shayla, out shone it on that night.

The stars twinkled in a cloudless sky.
The night I saw Shayla pass me by.
Scented perfumed gardens filled the air.
Peace and tranquility was everywhere.

I kept my distance, I kept out of view.
But I wanted to belong in this world too.
...

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This day is old but this day is new.
I think of the things, we used to do.
The answers I sought, never came.
And so in the darkness, I still remain.

But the memories, are here to stay.
As I can't avoid reminders every day.
Silent reminders, creep up on me.
Then out of the blue, the past I see

Reminders, catch me off my guard.
I try my best not to cry, but it's hard.
Today is new...

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13 days in the spotlight...13 days of fame.

Ringo's replacement, Jimmie Nicol his name.

Jimmie looked the part, with a new hairstyle.

He even wore Ringo Starr's suits for a while!

He sat in the Limo next to Paul and John.

His World turned upside down, from day one.

Screaming girls, wanted a piece of him.

And the TV camera's on Jimmie zoomed in.

Press conferences t...

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I went to Strawberry Field, with my Sister and Niece.

Such a beautiful place, nothing but beauty and peace.

Beyond the gates, lots of gardens in which to wander.

Benches to relax on, to reflect to escape, to ponder.

Stones, dedicated to those who have sadly passed on.

Beautiful loving messages, carved into every single one.

Down a curved path, Bernadette and Lucinda took me.

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Look out of your window...wait for me.

Your beautiful face, I can't wait to see.

Fight that sleepy feeling, stay awake.

Please wait for me, an hour I will take.

Soon I'll be with you, in your arms tight.

Each night with you is like the first night.

That first night was such a long time ago.

But still our love, it continues to grow.

I love you more, with each ...

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Into my past, I very often delve and dip.
And I think about you on my every trip.
I love the past more than the present day.
But the past is just that and is there to stay.
So, I'm just content to go down memory lane.
And when I'm there, I'll call out your name.
If you see or hear me, please send me a sign.
A Robin or white weather, will do just fine.
Or you can also send rainbows for me t...

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Through the air yet another missile flies.

And every 15 minutes another child dies.

That heart breaking stat, it sickens me so.

With every strike the death toll will grow.

Children forced to drink water from the sea.

This is not humane, so how can be this be.

A peaceful, free life is every child’s right.

No children should suffer in conflict or fight.

And those wh...

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I'm so good at hiding...can't you tell.
I leave you no clues, I hide so well.
I leave no, tracks, I'm so hard to find.
I make sure, I leave no traces behind.
Your search for me is destined to fail.
I'm out of hope, no more ships to sail.
Cast out nets, fling them far and wide.
Look for reasons why I have to hide.
Yes, I know I've gone missing before.
But now I feel I can't take anymo...

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I’ve grown tired and weary of being me.

Shame, my fans can’t see, what I can see.

It’s August ’77, the World can’t feel my pain.

Can it not see, I’m no longer the same?

I’m always there for others, night and day.

I love helping everybody, as that’s my way.

But lately it’s me, who needs a helping hand.

But it’s hard to get anybody to understand.

I need to escape, s...

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I fended off the darkness with imaginary sword.

And I yelled at the moon and back at me it roared.

So I took to the streets, streets I couldn’t name.

Looking for something…anything I could blame.

My head was weary, loaded heavy with doubt.

The streets were deserted, no people were about.

My eyes were tearful, well that’s nothing new.

I strayed far from my home, still...

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Anybody out there, feel the same as me?

Feeling like E Rigby...as lonely as can be.

Night time is worst time, it's a time I dread.

All my lonely thoughts, with me in my bed.

And there's no solution, that I can ever find.

Nothing to conquer the loneliness in my mind.

Tonight is one such night, beneath the stars.

Just sad me and the sound of passing cars.

Wishing th...

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The Tik Tok detectives, making the news. 

Seeking attention, so desperate for views.

A wannabe Private Eye, a frustrated sleuth.

Standing in the way of finding the real truth.

Causing disruption, creating doubt and pain.

Innocent, decent people you wrongly blame.

You turn up unwanted at a crime scene.

As you're not part of any investigation team.

You are not rep...

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Every time I see a feather, if it's pure white.
I think it's Mum, making sure that I'm alright.
So I look down at the feather and say 'hello'
And I tell my Mum, where I am about to go.

Because I know my Mum is watching over me.
From Heaven, she can see all there is to see.
Or Mum could be a Robin, from Heaven flown.
But I think she's a feather, into my path blown.

I've seen white ...

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Night-time is my enemy, loneliness to blame.

Every single night, I always feel the same.

I walk into empty rooms, for something to do.

I listen to traffic, wishing I was in traffic too.

Up and down 3 flights of stairs I often climb.

For no other reason but just to kill time.

An empty house, void of laughter and cheer.

I shout out loud as it breaks the silence I ...

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It was a different World, from the one we know.
I recall walking with Mum, with no place to go. 
She was looking for lodgings down many a street.
And I remember the refusals, with nothing to eat.

No easy hand outs back then...a matter of pride.
It must have been lonely, with nobody to confide.
But my Mum did amazing, with her 2 sons in tow.
She found some kind people, who didn't say ...

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My crafty demons, they never miss a trick.

My defences are down, so they move in quick.

When I'm feeling down, got nowhere to go.

My eager demons are always the first to know

I'm missing a colour and I'm missing a flower.

And I miss them more with each passing hour.

If you're interested in how my day has been.

It's been a waking example of a lonely dream.

Ano...

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When I worked in the shop opposite, number 64.

I could smell the stench, the awful odour of war.

Restless wartime spirits came to visit me one day.

But they were not friendly, so I chased them away.

Yesterday, was different, I felt I was about to cry.

The spirits were friendly and lonely the reason why.

I felt a cold shiver, a feeling that I know so well.

I knew these spirits ...

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I've lost a great friend, I don't know why.
The sun, all of a sudden has left the sky.
I thought our friendship was forever strong.
Did I say or do something badly wrong?
We became close friends, had great times.
So, what went so wrong, I saw no signs?
For a while I didn't hear anything from you.
Until your message, came out of the blue.
I'm left all confused, feeling lost and upset.
But ...

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Under Bella's watchful eye, I sit alone.

I look at the ferry, come sailing home.

I take a walk around Georges Parade.

I look at 2 ice cream vans doing trade.

I think to myself, how quick 30 years fly.

As heavy looking clouds now pass by.

I watch an artist paint Edward the King.

I hear a busker... Beatles songs to sing.

A cruise liner has a well earned break.

Hundreds of ...

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I think I might shed a tear or two.
As I write these few words for you.
To say 'goodbye' it's my little way.
And 'thank you' I also want to say.

I'll see you again, but until that time.
Please remember, these words of mine.
How grateful I am, I want to know.
You showed me belief...never said 'no'

You told me all about 'your open door'
So, kindness and trust, in you I saw.
Things like...

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Don't mistreat Earth, she might have the final say.
Look out the window, what do you see today.
A plastic littered ocean, with its endless life span.
Melting polar ice caps, never part of Gods plan.

Mother Earth is generous, grants our every need.
Don't take her granted, fall into the path of greed.
Respect our Earth, don't exploit her for your gain.
She might just seek revenge, unimagina...

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I know a young woman, without a heart.
I thought as much, right from the start!
She doesn't care about my feelings or pain.
She lives by that saying...  'no pain no gain'!
'Cruel to be Kind' I've heard it all before.
Such sayings, should be against the law!
She will insist, I do things against my will.
I have nightmares that she has plans to kill.
She inflicts the pain, then just coun...

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In the darkness of my bedroom, I lay.
Prudence once more comes out to play.
What do we learn as guitars gently weep?
Piggies snorting away, help me to sleep.

Those Ukraine girls, help me to unwind.
The strange things in an onion you'll find!
John can't sleep, so he decides to sing!
Desmond buys for Molly a diamond ring.

Into the dark black night a black bird flies.
In the deep ju...

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I fall asleep to the sound of pouring rain.
It's lashing down on my window pane.
I didn't see or speak to anybody today.
One of those lonely days, came my way.
The rain moves on, but I miss its sound.
It's a kind of comfort, to have it around.
But the rain filled clouds have give their all.
No more rain tonight, I think is set to fall.
So in near silence now, all quiet and still.
The...

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These are the very best friends I've ever had.
They all pick me up, if I'm feeling a bit sad.
Not many from England, most of them Thai.
These are my best friends, who help me get by.
Well first of all, I have to say my best friend Fon.
I've known her 10 years, where's all time gone!
Is she the tidiest person ever, well definitely not!
But she's still the best friend, that I have g...

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Debris and destruction, littered across town.

A million or more birds, upon us look down.

We are scared and confused, understandably so.

Why is this happening to us, will we ever know?

Silently more birds gather, with an ominous stare.

We cannot venture outside, they are everywhere.

Why are these birds attacking us, day after day?

Why does this army of birds, now see us as pre...

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All you Dad's looking down, including mine.
Today in Heaven, for your children you shine.
We close our eyes and picture a million faces.
And today we visit a million resting places.
We look to the skies, we raise a glass or two.
We wipe away the tears as we remember you.
Younger Dads, who we barely got to know.
Or older Dads, that we saw into old age grow.
We remember them all today, ...

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A kiss off strangers, oh lucky me!
It's happened before, a kiss off all 3.
With pictures, they show my life go by.
I wonder why that makes them cry?

They try and remove the fog so thick.
And now and again it does the trick.
A window opens that I can see through.
And as clear as the day, I can see you.

I can see the flowers we used to grow.
And see all those places we used to...

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The worst kind of thief is this.
Crept up and stole our last kiss.
Footsteps it took, silent and sly.
Stole from me our last goodbye.

Alarm bells, they did not ring.
If they did, I didn't hear a thing.
It ran off, with most of my mind.
The cruellest thief you'll ever find.

Broke into my heart, stole the lot.
Flashes of the past, is all I've got.
In those flashes, I see many a fa...

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I am very old now, slumped in chair.
Of her face, I am no longer aware.
Is this even my home, don't think so?
I recall my home, all those years ago.
But 'I live here now' is what they say.
Words they repeat 10 times a day.
I'll be told again at bedtime for sure.
But I still dream of my old front door.
The morning comes, dressed and fed.
'This is your home' the first thing said.
Somebody ...

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The thick smoke, we saw it rise.
Scary black Manchester skies.
We heard a million sirens scream.
Off they all rushed to the scene.

A evening to enjoy, ripped apart.
Prayers took over, from the heart.
I saw The News, my tears they fell.
A horror story that night to tell.

A needless, brutal cowardly attack.
6 years ago tonight, we look back.
I relive the shock of that awful night.
I s...

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She was heard to play hymn, and song.
But looking back, was she dead all along?
She escaped the crash, shocked but well.
She saw a Carnival, but it came from Hell.

Her best friends lay in the car, both dead.
The car rested calmly on the river bed.
Ghoulish people, gave tormented chase.
They wanted her back in her rightful place.

She saw ghostly people, dressed in black
Lost souls call...

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My little adventure is coming to an end.
No more false hope, no love to send.
I need a fresh start, to get myself away.
A brand new start, I need to each day.

New faces on the block, I need to meet.
A different world to find beneath my feet.
I've not really got myself a plan in mind.
But I have to leave this current life behind.

I'm feeling tired, put upon, it can't go on.
Oh, where h...

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Down come the rigs, stages and rails.
But we still have our memories and tales.
Off home now, the sound and light crew.
But Ukraine...we are still thinking of you.

Bertie and Bella, they say a fond goodbye.
They are going nowhere, they'll never fly.
But to our guests, they say their farewell.
We hope you leave with great stories to tell!

Down come the stalls, at The Pier Head.
As norm...

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Welcome tonight, please enjoy your stay.
Bertie and Bella, a big 'hello' they say!
So, say hiya back, if you can spare a mo.
Give them a wave, your colours to show.

They perch on the Liver Buildings up high.
Over land and Sea, they cast a watchful eye.
If you are gong to The Arena...lucky you!
All of Liverpool, would love to be there too!

But the Eurovision Village, next best thing.
I...

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There's a Concert tonight not to be missed.
The famous Liver Birds are on the guest list!
Everywhere are the colours, yellow and blue.
To show Ukraine, we love and support you!.
The 3 Graces, make such a magnificent sight.
And their message, 'by music, let us all unite'
Liverpool knows how to party, that's for sure.
And everybody is made welcome at our door.
This event, we hold in the name...

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I'd love a little home by the Sea.
A dream come true, it would be.
A place to escape, be hard to find.
All my troubles, leave them behind.

A little home by a stretch of beach.
To be cast away, to be out of reach.
A quiet little existence by the shore.
Then happy, I would be once more.

Just a dog for company, by my side
Our morning walks to beat the tide.
All gentle and still, no...

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It always happens, if I'm left alone.
To bouts of madness, I am prone.
Not sure, what or who is to blame.
I'd be ok, if  only I heard my name.

I spiral into darkness, out of control.
I doubt my worth, question my role.
Unconcerned, the world watches on.
Tormented voices, I wish be gone.

Twisted visions, have no right to stay.
If they heard my name, they'd go away.
I call it out to ...

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All my life, where have you been?
Hidden away in some far off dream?
But you're here now, my life complete.
A broken heart...once more to beat.

Only shadows, ever went before.
The past, it cannot hurt me anymore.
The media want answers, radio and TV.
'Tell me, how did you two come to be?'

I expected the intrusion, I can't complain.
I knew a price to pay came with her fame.
I dealt wi...

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I saw a huge body of men upon a hill.
They chanted names, I hear them still.
Singing dark songs of faraway places.
I saw their features, their sunken faces.
Their hollow looks, their skin of grey.
That's what I saw upon that hill today.
They sang about how lonely life can be.
But then I realised they sang about me.
They beckoned me, but I turned my back.
I hurried away as the sky turned b...

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I saw people hug, their strength to share.

The sense of grief, hung heavy in the air.

I saw beautiful flowers in the Spring sun.

I saw the damage 'Hillsborough' had done.

I saw people reaching out to touch a name.

As ever, I saw a comforting, flickering flame.

People with their heads bowed, I also saw.

I saw a banner asking for a Hillsborough Law.

I saw people sat...

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On to 97 Avenue, I made my way.
Thinking of something new to say.
As over 34 years, I've said it all.
Same emotions with every roll call.
Only so many prayers that I know.
Only one place where they can go.
Stayed silent, same time every year.
Dabbed away every anniversary tear.
I've counted the bells, every chime.
And still they hurt after all this time.
I feel like there's nothing ...

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I look out my flat window, just gone 10.
The Garden Cafe is open, next to B&M.
The best place around for brekky or tea.
And it's always busy, that's great to see!

In the Taxi Rank, a cabbie drops off a fare.
In Good Fellas, the barber is cutting hair.
A cyclist with his big orange back pack.
Rides from Maccies to deliver a Big Mac!

The buses below form a convoy to Town.
While an April...

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Nothing much here to keep me.
Only lonely times, ahead I see.
With loneliness, I just can't deal.
I hate that silent, all alone feel.
I need to escape, but to where?
So many dreams, I have to share.
The years pass by, they won't wait.
As I linger on, in this lonely state.
What I need to find now, I know.
Is a place to take my dreams to go.

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Today a sad lonely figure I cast.
A nearby train rumbles passed.
I sit on the bench, quiet all around.
Tweeting birds, the only sound.

I talk to Mum, like she can hear.
Today I sense her presence near.
I chat away in the Springwood sun.
No flowers but 'Happy Easter Mum'

I tell Mum, Bernadette is on the way.
This is turning out like every other day.
In my mind, for Mum's reply I ...

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Off I drove to the nearby Hangar 34.
I am doing the right thing, still not sure?
On arrival, I saw a healthy long queue!
And that classic 'Crossing' logo in blue.

I recalled the memories, of so long ago.
40 years now passed, since that first show.
All those fantastic times sprung to mind.
Travelling to far flung places, hard to find!

So much youthful fun on all those  trips.
Songs to ...

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Today I put everything to one side.
My feelings, I try my best to hide.
'Mike is quiet today' some might say.
'Michael's not his usual self today'
And that would be true, I can't deny.
It's a 'Miss Mum day' the reason why.
These days appear, out of the blue.
There's no way of telling if one is due.
I miss Mum eveyday, that's for sure.
But today I miss her, that little bit more.

xx

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Today is so beautiful in Stanley Park.
Spring time really has left its mark.
The sky all blue, odd speck of white.
A young family I see, flying a kite.
Into the cool breeze it soars and sails.
Trying to keep up, it's fluttering tails.
More work on Liverpool's Stand is done.
As shiny steel beams, blink in the sun.
Four tinted panes of glass now in place.
Mirror like, so the sun can see its...

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What do I see, when I see you?
Beautiful eyes, two pools of blue.
From behind, I see wavy swirls.
Of tumbling bouncing little curls.
Such a pretty face, alight with glee.
As beautiful as a child could be.
Born to smile...that gorgeous grin.
A million hearts to melt and win!
Yes, I'm your Grandad, that is true.
But that is what I see, when I see you!

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I looked out my window and saw the sun.
And the formation of a rainbow had begun.
All that wonderful colour, a beautiful sight.
Too soon swallowed up by the dark of night..
I looked out my window and saw the moon.
That bright sunshine had gone all too soon.
The dull, starless sky, hung heavy and low.
The smothered moon couldn't muster a glow.
I looked out my window, I saw nothing at a...

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It made no sense, what I just did today.
It's impossible to explain, I have to say.
Did a moment of madness take over me?
Or was my heart broken mind all at sea?

Maybe a moment a sorrow took control.
What was my possible objective or goal?
Perhaps for normality, I reached out for.
I don't know the answer, I'll never be sure.

I sent a text message, longing for a reply.
But I will ...

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If you look down and see me cry.
Please Mum, don't worry why.
Today is special, it belongs to you.
'Staying strong'...it just won't do.
I will leave you flowers on your plot.
With all the strength that I have got.
And my tears will fall as I walk away.
A strong person...I cannot be today.

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I saw a lovely, little old lady today.
Hair, a familiar style of silver grey.
Sat in my car, watched her walk by.
My mind it wandered of, cloud high.

She turned slightly, her glasses I saw.
I looked hard at the clothes she wore.
Her movement, her walk, rang a bell.
Suddenly, a tear onto my cheek fell.

She took small steps, with aid of hand.
Another tear fell, onto my lap to land.
Thr...

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I've taken you to rail stations, said goodbye.
I've driven you to Airports...before you fly.
And those things, they get no easier to do.
Because secretly, I've fallen in love with you.

And when either the train or plane depart.
I get the same old aching feeling in my heart.
Then I fall into the old, familiar sad routine.
It will take a lonely lover to know what I mean.

Life goes on, th...

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A harrowing gale, tortures the moors.
For me, no welcome of open doors.
A relentless storm, with no remorse.
Has blown my life totally of its course.

I try to find my bearings, find my feet.
Somebody to help me, I need to meet.
The cruel elements are not on my side.
I look for shelter, a safe place to hide.

In the distance, a lone light, I can see.
If peers through the gloom...calling...

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From your loaf, get 2 slices of bread.
Put on some butter...evenly spread!
Put away the cheese, bacon or ham.
For this butty, you only require Jam!
When I was a Diddy Knotty Ash lad.
They were the best butties I ever had.
Strawberry Jam, Raspberry or Plum.
They all tasted lovely, made by Mum!
Eating one now, I've gone back in time.
To when I lived by a Jam Butty Mine!
I'm older now, trav...

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One outstayed welcome, your invite was short.
I turned to you, when in dark times I was caught.
I was trapped, had nowhere to go, so I let you in.
You convinced me of a battle, that I could not win.
You painted my past, present and my future black.
You crept in, stole my soul and now I want it back.
I was in troubled times, full of doubt and self hate.
But an even darker life for me, you he...

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You hate your life and I hate mine.
So, what lies further down the line?
Heaping on the sorrow and the pain.
In our silence, each other we blame.
I think to myself, cowards are we.
Wasting our lives, never to be free.
From each other, stealing the years.
Never confronting our inner fears.
Nipped in the bud this should of been.
Dealt with and buried, end of a dream.
Which way to turn, I...

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I fool around, I joke and I jest.
But put my happiness to the test.
It's mostly an act, like part of a play.
It's helps me pass the time of day.
No stage needed, no lights to glow.
Just funny me in my one man show.
My true feelings, I've learnt to hide.
Nobody knows what's really inside.
From this pretence, I try to break free.
But the jester has long taken over me.

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The sun shines, but in the rain I drown.
I know The Low Men are in my Town.
I have the gift to see and the gift to heal.
A God or Devil gift, how would you feel?
I travel so much in life, my friends are few.
I sense who to avoid, to love would be new.
Posters appear on wall and street lamp.
It's time to move on, in the Summer damp.
I would love a home, the loneliness I dread,
But I must...

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A brand New Year, only day one.
'Stay strong Michael, life goes on'
That is what you'd whisper to me.
But it gets no easier, can't you see.

I miss the things you did and said.
So, now I rely on memories instead.
A brand New Year, just one day in.
When will normality start to begin?

I hope these coming months fly by.
Be rid of Spring, let Summer be nigh.
Maybe by then, if I wish ...

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