I wrote nothing of the footy on the pitch.
I wrote about the greed and the filthy rich.
On the pitch upsets, meant nothing to me.
I wrote about the spineless and liars to see.

Not a word I wrote about Messi and co.
I only cared about the corruption on show.
I didn't write about the near misses or goals.
I had my say about the hidden death tolls.

I had nothing to say about Ronaldo'...

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I saw the cathedral today...but it had no face.
All its fine detail, had disappeared without a trace.
Looking like a canvas, waiting for stroke of brush.
People ran towards it, they all seemed in a rush.

I saw the Cathedral, on Liverpool's Hope Street.
Its identity now stolen, but still the people meet.
A rainbow struggled to be seen, in the sullen sky.
People wanted answers, there wasn't...

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I want help, for some help, I'm crying out.
But I look around, there's nobody about.
The chill of the Winter, it bites and it bites.
Lonely, cold and miserable are my nights.

Messages go unanswered, pleas unheard.
Of this endless solitude, I want to be spared.
There goes another day, good riddance I say.
The voices in my head, now come out to play.

Those voices taunt me, of how things ...

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Can you hear a sob and wail.
In this sorry World Cup tale.
Above the roar of every goal.
Listen out for every lost soul.

Beneath the sunny Qatari skies.
Listen to their desperate cries.
How many died, it's hard to tell?
Slave labour, in conditions of hell.

In the desert heat, toiling away.
Brutal conditions, pittance of pay.
Families left to mourn and weep.
Ghosts of Q...

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The beautiful game's turned ugly, 
not a pretty sight.
A thousand jagged stitches, scars 
all left and right.
A hideous looking monster, 'football' 
only in name.
A tournament born from corruption, 
greed and shame.

'Welcome to Qatar, but don't make 
yourself at home.
We don't believe in gay love, no mercy 
will be shown'
What kind of place is that, a place it's 
safer to live a lie...

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I'm a dangerous man, when I'm all alone.
To moods of darkness, I am often prone.
I'm a dangerous man when doubts I greet.
When I'm all alone and I can taste defeat.

I'm a dangerous man, when rooms are bare.
When I'm all alone, with nobody to care.  
I'm a dangerous man, when nobody's about.
When I'm all alone and I can see no way out.

I'm a dangerous man when the night is long.
When I...

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A year ago, I held your hand tight.
I stroked it most of that final night.
I talked of memories, with no reply.
The long night of my final 'Goodbye'

I said loving words to take with you.
Deep inside, I ached right through.
For that extra strength, I had to prey.
The night I ran out of prayers to say.

Today I leave flowers for you to see.
And a packet of buttons...glutton free!
I figh...

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To buy those sweets, was a big mistake.
I try to eat them, but my heart does ache.
I should have known, that'd be the case.
As the tears slowly trickle down my face.
As my Mum loved her Jelly Baby sweets.
With Cadburys Fudge, her favourite treats!
Mum always preferred Sainsbury's brand. 
I can just see her now, Jelly Baby in hand!
I've ate the red one Mum, yellow one too.
But as ever...

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I'm on this road...it's weary and long.
I keep hearing the words 'stay strong'
Through watery eyes, I follow signs.
This endless road is so tiring at times.

Night times comes and I'm driving still.
I feel like I am driving against my will.
But I carry on, around each silent bend.
I'm hoping this road is nearly at an end.

It deceives at times and it casts a spell.
Are there miles ahead...

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Grabbing crab apples from a tree.
Doing simple things, you and me.
And journeys together in the car.
Nowhere special, not going too far.

Something like that, makes my day.
But it's something I don't dare say!
Taking you shopping, early or late.
If you take forever, it's worth the wait!

Picking you up from work for a break.
Going to Town for coffee and cake.
Making sure you're safe, I...

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It can change its shape, and its form.
Just like the Sun, disguising a storm.
It can even lend you a mask to wear.
But deep inside, it'll always be there.

It can suddenly appear out of the blue.
Just like an old acquaintance to renew.
Sometimes I think has it chose to leave.
Has it got anymore tricks up its sleeve?

On your shoulder, you might feel a tap.
Alł you energy and fervour, it...

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An empty house, so silent and still.
To much time on my hands to kill.
Nobody here to call out my name.
Loneliness has staked its evil claim.

My mind wanders, as time goes slow.
It takes me places, I don't want to go.
I look at pictures but look quickly away.
They remind me of many a happier day.

It's 'Goodnight' time, I climb the stairs.
Nothing in this house is done in pairs.
An em...

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Her name in pink letters on the rails.
Her classmates with pink fingernails.
Rainbow stripes and pink butterflies.
The black suits all worn with pink ties.

Horses wearing pink plume and drape.
Lovely pink flowers, in heart like shape.
Pink handbags, pink ribbon and bows.
The number of Angels in Heaven grows. 

Pink slides and clips, worn in the hair.
Carried by her Mum, a pinky teddy b...

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The moon's too bright, ghostly white, I know what
this now means.
This is the final night, no more sunlight, no more
wishes or dreams.
The oceans will rise, right before our eyes; the seas
will all become one.
If it can fly, it will fly, if it can cry. it will cry, warnings
there was none.
 
Tomorrow won't come, no morning sun, only time
to kiss goodbye.
Nowhere to run, Earths time is n...

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Two little girls...aged about 4.
Standing outside their front door.
Friends or sisters, it's hard to tell.
Brought up in such a living hell.
In shelters or under tables to run.
While smokey skies hide the sun.
Another siren, another Hitler raid.
Look at the price these 2 kids paid.
Filthy dirty, in soot, ash and grime.
Sad, tired eyes, that no longer shine.
Both girls cling on to a push ...

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Crawl out of your underground well.
Give yourself up, your account to tell.
One day, you'll be trapped and snared.
Stand up now, let your plea be heard.
You'll run out corners in which to hide.
The search for you will go far and wide
Wary of strangers, of whispers and all.
And too afraid to make or receive a call.
A life in hiding, eyes cast to the floor.
That's the kind of 'life' for you...

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An applause on 9 minutes at Anfield today.
For the life a young girl cruelly taken away.
Olivia lived just 9 years, hence the minute 9.
A senseless loss of life, due to gun crime.

The murder of a child, the worst type of sin.
À City in disbelief...it hasn't quite sunk in.
Olivia the victim of a shooting gone wrong.
So in what kind of world do we now belong?

A bullet can fly anywhe...

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I open the blinds and I let in the day.
Some traffic below me is on its way.
Shutters of a shop, roll with a groan.
A weary old cat makes its way home.

Yesterday is a memory, one to forget.
I try and put aside, my every regret.
This is a new day, a fresh clean sheet.
I rid my mind of yesterday's defeat.

The sun cracks a smile, a new day born.
The moon goes to bed, with a yawn.
Today ...

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One horrible day...all out of sorts.
A day all alone, with my thoughts.
Looking back on what went wrong.
Every hour was an hour too long.

Nobody to talk to, to understand.
Nobody to hug and grab my hand.
All my doubts, ganged up on me.
An easy target today, they could see.

Once in control, they never let go.
A vice like grip, with seeds to sow.
I'm so desperate to see this day end.
...

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'Little Bongs' Knotty Ash, East Prescot Road.
A beautiful little spot, with an L14 postcode.
People ask, 'is there really such an address'?
The simple answer being, most definitely yes!

Each day, when the sun rises in Little Bongs.
Listen very carefully...you'll hear some songs!
Because, behind the Cottages, 16 in a row.
That's the way to work, the Diddymen will go!

Whether off to the ...

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We were always by your side.
To bring you home with the tide.
With craft and rope in our hand.
To sail you home, on to dry land.
Any sign of fired rocket or flare.
In need of rescue, we were there.
In the sea, fighting storm or wave.
To flounder, a ship in need to save.
A struggling ship, in search of oar.
We were never far from the shore.
A million people to bring you home.
Never once ...

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Do you ever have days like this too?
When memories alone, just won't do.
When all the photos don't do the trick.
A day, too many boxes are left to tick.
Do you get those days, head in a spin.
When well meant words, don't sink in.
Just when you feel you are moving on.
You wake one day, back to square one.
A day when so many prayers you send.
The kind of day, you just want to end.
So what'...

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I see 2 sides to grief in many a case.
The public face and the private face.
A face that shows you're 'over it' side.
And the opposite face...one you hide.
A side that shows you laugh and joke.
Another that shows a heart still broke.
An enjoyable day, followed up by guilt.
Tears of joy, but followed by tears spilt.
2 sides of grief, one for public display.
And the 'not over it' one, I've ...

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Once of splendid build, nothing he couldn't track.
Now neglected Argos yearns for his master back.
Argos, so frail and tired lies on a cow dung heap.
Lice invested, he dreams of Ulysses in his sleep.
Ulysses left his homeland for Troy 20 years ago.
Argos was a noble, faithful dog, not just for show.
In those years, he wasn't cared for, grew old alone.
Then after much struggle, Ulysses retur...

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Forcibly dragged down from the air.
Another prisoner sucked into the lair.
Its propellers spin, and engines roar.
Bit this is a plane in control no more.
The pilots put up a brave, futile fight.
But the Devil's got other plans tonight.
This craft can't escape the Devils grip.
Just like so many other plane or ship.
Down she falls through layers of cloud.
All wrapped up in the Devils shroud...

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I've lost all the hunger, all the desire.
Nothing out there to rekindle the fire.
I feel so lonely...everyday is the same.
I have nobody but myself to blame.

Chasing dreams, I've no right to chase.
I'm scared of this lonely future I face.
Nowhere to turn, and no easy way out.
Help is out there, of that no doubt.

But my feelings, I'd prefer not to share.
As to burden others, doesn't se...

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In our garden, under the Sun.
A surprise hug for my Mum!
Because I love her, deeply so.
I love her more each day I grow.

Hugs like this, a million to come.
Even then they won't be done!
Hugs in the day, hugs in the night.
In Winter, hugs warm and tight!

But the Winter is a long time away.
So this a hug for a Summer's day!
So as the July Sun brightly shined.
A surprise Mum hug from b...

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Trapped in this underwater mine.
Misery and solitude, all the time.
A land of silence, one of despair.
How long will the World still care?

The water is clear, clean and blue.
Crippled boats, all around in view.
And twisted metal, buried remains.
A burial ground of ships and planes.

Today we saw a vessel torn in two.
A deserted ship, no sign of crew.
It floated down, no fuss or no s...

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'Big Boys don't cry' is what they say.
On record on TV, in movies and play.
To me that's so outdated and wrong.
A man who cries, can still be strong.

Emotions and fears some men will hide.
They don't like to reveal what's inside.
To cry is to be mocked, some men feel.
Just take the blows, with heart of steel.

An image to live up to and that's not fair.
'Man up' w...

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Strangers gather deep into the night.

When black is the sky, no stars in sight.

In silence they walk down narrow street.

Then in Layla Wells house, they all meet.

But why is this gathering, nobody is sure.

Dark stories hark back to times of yore.

Covens of Witches and visions of Hell.

In Layla's house are rumoured to dwell.

Whispers of sorcery, just one of the tales.

A h...

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Saw an old music video today, from 2009.
Those days were great, such a lovely time.
But happy memories came flooding back.
So tears they fell while watching that track.
Funny how some music can do that to you.
I tried in vain to watch that song through.
Look the past in the face, leave it all behind.
Take on the challenge, the strength to find.
But before long I soon realised it wasn't to ...

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So down and down and down we spin.
Through the water, I see the Devil's grin.
Swiftly dragged down to the ocean floor.
Where the ocean waves no longer roar.

Other sunken boats and ships we see.
Many ghostly tombs of what used to be.
Lying on its side, the carcass of a plane.
More vanished souls...the Devil to blame.

Our boat comes to rest on the Ocean bed.
Now trapped in a world of th...

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An Ocean calm...the sky was clear.
But deep inside, still lay some fear.
So off we sailed, 4 friends and crew.
Into the Atlantic water, all pale blue.

I've never made this journey before.
Nerves kick in as we leave the shore.
Friends try and put my mind at ease.
But I'm still wary of the sky and seas.

Most tales are dismissed out of hand.
'Nothing to stop you reaching land'
That's wh...

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A cute white feather floated into my hall.
I think it was my Mum making a call!
As today she wanted to come with me.
Because beautiful Nola, I was off to see!

Clever idea Mum, so off to Emma's I went.
And some lovely time with Nola we spent.
I played in the garden with Alba while there.
Silly Grandad left with soaking wet hair!

As Nola slept and Alba had her little snack.
It became ti...

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Deep down on the ocean floor.
Is there a mysterious trap door?
Is there a greedy fog in the air.
That catches travellers unaware.

Can anybody then please explain.
The fate of many a ship and plane.
A 3 legged devil, and its evil way.
A parallel world, some people say.

Theories exist of a UFO hot spot.
Who's to say are they right or not?
A sea monster, on ships to prey?
A spiteful gh...

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Tonight there's silence in the air.
Furrowed brows, an angry stare.
A distance keeps us both apart.
2 stubborn souls, 1 shared heart!
Our backs are turned, so let it be.
But there is only one you and me!
Lovers tiff...they will come and go.
They don't stop me loving you so!
So I will 'blink first' like I always do!
To prove how much that I love you!

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To Yew Tree Cemetary, I've just been.

Just across the Road from Finch Dene.

My Dad just lived a few doors away.

I never knew that until too late in the day.

In the Cemetary, a now familiar path I tred.

I leave some flowers in Liverpool Red!

The grass near Dad, is untidy and overgrown.

So I clear it away, to reveal my Dad's stone.

Some letters are chipped...fading ...

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If things where different, different as can be.
Me there for Dad, and my Dad there for me.
Alas it wasn't to be...too young to know why.
But that's doesn't mean tomorrow, I won't cry

And tonight I think of what could have been.
I've thought exactly the same in many a dream.
I've got a few bits and pieces, a football plaque.
Post Cards, with lovely messages on the back.

So to the cemete...

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When you are young, a long trip it may seem.
Enough time to see it all, fill it with every dream.
Year after year, for you so many of them ahead.
An eternity it may seem, a million paths to tread.

But in reality, life is actually quite a short trip.
So don't waste a moment, not a minute to skip!
Enjoy the great moments, be generous and kind.
If a dark past haunts you, then leave it behind...

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I can almost smell the sea salt in the air
I can imagine the screams from the Fair.
Wish I was there now, holding your hand.
Like we did years ago on Blackpool sand.
A chance meeting on that blazing hot day.
Just a friendly 'hello' that went a long way.
The lights they shone on the Golden Mile.
Summer football fans with beaming smile.
But I wasn't interested in England's game.
I just list...

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For my Mum and others, I wear this pin today.
It's only a small badge, but it has a lot to say.
An orange ribbon symbol, simple in its design.
My Sister pinned it to a jacket pocket of mine.
And behind every badge, there's a story to tell.
And with each story, a million tears will have fell.
My story is not unique, one of many a sad case.
We have all lost somebody, we cannot replace.
I loo...

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There's a Birthday Party in Heaven today.
Mum's friends and family make their way.
My Mum had a special request for her cake
To be like the ones Lucinda used to bake!
Much better than any cakes money can buy.
So with Mum's wish, the Angels did comply!
If I close my eyes tight, my Mum I can see.
Enjoying her Heavenly Happy Birthday tea!
But Mum I'll miss so much your Birthday song.
So it'l...

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Under heavy clouds, low and black.
You thrust that dagger into my back.
But you couldn't look me in the eye.
We used to be friends, the reason why.

The rain it pours, I wasn't prepared.
Revenge you've took, without a word.
On a lonely night, a wet Winter scene.
The cold air crackles with my scream.

Like a coward you crept up from behind.
Waited for that right moment to find. 
Your se...

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I got very wet in the garden, despite no rain.
It was me and Alba playing the water game!
I fill up with water her little blue plastic cup.
Then into the garden I go, and trip myself up!

The water pours all over me, drip drip drip!
Alba laughs and giggles as I stumble and trip.
So I go back into the kitchen for a cup refill.
Then more water over my face and hair I spill!

'Again, again'...

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I think it's the end...I know well the signs.
I've been here before, I've heard all the lines.
The silence, the disinterest, I know it well.
In each other's eyes, the same story to tell.

Living on memories, surviving on the past.
There's only so long on that we can last.
A fire long gone out...just embers and ash.
Now everyday, I await and dread the clash.

So where do we go now, where ...

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The tears they fell like it was yesterday.
It hardly seems worth wiping them away.
Sometimes they fall from Sun to Moon.
As I stare at 4 walls in an empty room.

And there's too many hours in the day.
If only I could, I would chase them away.
But they hang around, they drag and crawl.
As I look at the time, it's not moved at all.

Come to me, I think I need a helping hand.
As this is no...

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I'm travelling through space, looking for a home.
Some unwelcome Worlds, want to be left alone.
On other Worlds, I see loneliness in every soul.
And I see Worlds were fires rage out of control.

On others, I see vast lands of dusty, arid plains.
Barren, infertile, in need of the quench of rains.
I have travelled light years, in the blink of an eye.
And I've seen a million different colours...

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In the garden under the hot May sun.
Playing with Alba, having lots of fun.
We boarded a rocket, flew into Space.
Waving goodbye to the Human Race!
We circled the Stars and Moon twice.
In her little Rocket...made of juicy ice!
Back to Earth, we returned to land.
We came in fast, so I held her hand!
We had a pretend sleep, without a care.
I poured lots of water all over my hair!
Her lolly...

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8 years without you, 8 years crying.
I've tried to move on, 8 years trying.
8 years of regret, full of self blame.
8 years of loneliness and all its pain.

8 years of pretence, of self doubt.
Into hiding I've been if love was about.
8 years on, where do I go from here?
8 more years of the same is my fear.

8 years of dreams of how things were.
Why didn't I show you love and care?
8 yea...

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That final journey I will never forget.
It was full of guilt and full of regret.
I got the call...I rushed to my car.
A journey I was used too, not too far.
But every obstacle was put in my way
Road works, red lights, one long delay.
I ignored them all...horns they blew.
I didn't care, I just had to be with you.
Almost there, and another red light.
I cared not, my tears I could not fight.
...

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I'm late to the party, I'm very late.
I'm just so happy to see you wait.
All the candles have been blown.
Lots of people already gone home.

The music by now is soft and slow.
Bright lights now turned down low.
I'm late, as another place I had to be.
I wasn't sure if you'd wait for me.

That 'other place' was a lonely Hell.
Everyone has the same story to tell.
I dreamt of this party ev...

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Just something about you, I can't decide.
Like you are hiding something deep inside.
Beneath your 60's hat, with its wide brim.
Is there something a bit sad going on within?

Above those painted drops, I see your eyes.
Is there something you're trying to disguise?
Your smile to me, it looks a little incomplete.
Was it time to move on, a new dawn to greet?

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Backward steps I've taken, quite a few.
The sky is dark again, instead of blue.
This 'healing process' is all new to me.
Is it just a case of 'let's wait and see'
All I see now are many triggers to find.
Once pulled, my heart goes into rewind.
No magic wand exists, wish that was so.
Then maybe it would help me to let go.
In the meantime, I just take it 'day by day'
Maybe God is very busy,...

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Look to the sky...clouds dark and grey.
But nature soon chases them all away.
It's God's way for a better day to create.
Then comes the sun, well worth the wait!

Now the day is warm, sunny and bright.
Because all those clouds are out of sight.
A bit like clouds, some people seem to me.
Casting their dark shadows, for all to see.

Frowned upon and disliked by one all all.
Clouds blow aw...

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The final single, the end of the show.
Interest seemed at an all time low.
Heavy rock, Pop, Ballad and Glam.
We covered it all, just ask our Stan!

One after one, the big hits did flow.
17 top twenty hits we had in a row!
We go back decades, skinheads then!
With change of look, we made top 10!

With mirrored Top Hat, we dazzled all.
As we stomped our way in many a hall.
A rocking horse...

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I'm in a bad place, walls with no doors.
The ceilings are low, high are the floors.
No windows at all, to let me see the light.
The outside world, now a forgotten sight.

How did I get here, not sure I even know?
Is there a way out, will a time come to go?
Will I be here forever, I guess time will tell.
Is this a prison, some kind of lonely Hell?

What's outside my walls, a mystery to me...

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When you  cry, I cry, don't you see?
I'm your Dad, I love you, turn to me.
If you're hurt, upset or torn in two.
Just call your Dad, and talk it through.

If you've a problem you need to share.
In an instant, you know I'll be there.
If you're in a place, so dark and low.
I'm here for you, to help make it glow.

If you've a burden, too heavy for one.
Please share it with me, until it's g...

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Put your hands together on minute 7

For a little Angel now gone to Heaven.

On all 4 sides of the ground applaud.

Make it loud like a goal's been scored!

If sitting by Utd fans, forget the divide.

For just one minute put our rivalry aside.

I can't be at Anfield for the match to see.

I won't be watching the match on TV.

But I'll still clap, because I feel it's right.

Pleas...

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Look into my eyes, it's so easy to tell.
That I am not coping with this too well.
Look into my dreams, what do you see?
A man on a cliff edge...that man is me.

Look into my thoughts, all dark and low.
My journey has stuttered, no place to go.
Look into my head, what goes on in there?
Fears all wrapped up, that I'll never share.

That cliff edge is waiting for me tonight.
I try to ...

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I see no escape, just an imposing fence.
The numbing pain I feel is now so intense.
I feel a surge of pressure, rolling like a wave.
Is this terrace taking me to my grave?
 
It’s time to close my eyes, I’m slipping away.
Silent prayers and goodbyes, it’s time to say.
Darkness descends, the sun shines no more.
I’ve given up all hope, no more fight in store,
 
‘This one is alive,’ words I ...

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Up a steep hill, I push a massive stone.
I am trying to get that big weight home.
But once at the top, down again it rolls.
Taking with it, all my dreams and goals.
Whatever happened to my aim,my plan?
Whatever became of that other man?
A bright path, grown darker by the mile.
Where's the zest, the hunger, the smile?
But in giving up, worse could be in store.
So shoulder to stone, I push ...

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Last night a visit from Winter was paid.
A scene from December was replayed.
The howling storm lashed wall and pane.
This was the winter, in all but name.
The battering wind disturbed my sleep.
The recent sunshine, a memory to keep.
Out of nowhere, gales seethed and hissed.
As the angry weather clenched its fist.
The relentless rain was heavy and strong.
This was an April morning without ...

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More money for our Nurses, you couldn't afford.
But to show our thanks, you asked us to applaud.
So when the next round of MP pay talks are due.
Would you be offended if we do the same for you?
Into the sky we could even launch rocket and flare.
To show Members of Parliament how much we care.
Most of you have second jobs, in some cases three.
Do you need more money...seems like greed to me.
...

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Me and my girls, one, two and three.
They mean all the whole world to me.
Emma and Rachel, daughters of mine.
Everyday they make the sun shine.
Then Granddaughter Alba came along.
So funny with her 'baby shark' song!
I am so lucky, I feel blessed, I really do.
And girl number four in Summer is due.
Another granddaughter to cuddle tight
So I thank God for my girls every night.

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All the jobs have been done.
All the errands have been run.
No further tasks to complete.
Time to rest, put up your feet!
All i's dotted, all t's crossed.
No more pain, or winter frost.
No more targets to be met.
No more winters, long and wet.
Just Heavenly sun awaits you.
And every dream to come true.
A journey over, now a new ride.
This one with God by your side.

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So much love fell by the wayside.
Failure on failure, down on pride.
More than once lightening struck.
I can't put it all down to bad luck.
That's an easy old excuse to make.
But so much blame I have to take.
Holes dug for myself, lots and deep.
And so many promises I didn't keep.
Alone by the wayside, you'll find me.
The place I probably deserve to be.

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When You're 63!

My thumb is numb, I've an aching wrist.
I can't clench my hand and 'make a fist'
I've got a permanent limp in my old knee.
That's what happens when you're 63!

When on the bus, folk offer me a seat.
With less and less teeth it's hard to eat!
My hearing is failing, my eyesight too.
And it won't be long before a wig is due!

More and more medication I have to take.
And ...

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Before a beautiful plot 68 I stand.
With a poem for Mum in my hand.
Winter has gone, Spring is here.
Today Mum rests peacefully near.
I see the road between the trees.
It's looks like a river in the breeze.
It's just an illusion, trick of the light.
Only occurs if conditions are right.
God's made it look like a river today.
I can just imagine boats sailing away!
Near the serenity of that...

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Sitting here alone, missing my Mum.
I'm so glad this day is nearly done.
Today I've walked every room and hall.
Restless and waiting for one more call.
That call of course will never be made.
Mum's at peace, I should not be afraid.
But some days, the pain still gets to me.
I only wish I had more days pain free.
My bedtime soon, no company tonight.
So may God look after me until its light.

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Everyday, a new game to play.
Everyday, a brand new word to say.
Everyday, a new snowman to draw.
Everyday, prettier than the day before.
Everyday, there's a new page to turn.
Everyday, something new to learn.
Everyday, lots of new magic and fun.
Everyday, for you, no rain, only sun.
Everyday, a tiny new place to hide.
Everyday, Mum and Dad by your side.
Everyday, more new songs and rhym...

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I see the events 2 thousand miles away.
And the tragic price innocent people pay.
Then I think to myself how lucky we are.
To live in a land with no battlefield scar.

To go about our lives, peaceful and free.
We take that for granted it seems to me.
No need to calculate the distance of guns.
No need for parents to give up their sons.

Our children need not fear an ariel raid.
No need t...

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Maps are redrawn, parts now in red.
As more illegal missiles fly overhead.
Warnings issued, don't get in the way.
Or a massive price we'll have to pay.
The World is becoming one big divide.
Take up your weapons and pick a side.
Greed and corruption, the root of it all.
Paint that reason on every bomb to fall.
With every day, more destruction to see.
As the innocent victims now t...

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The result for me tomorrow takes a back seat.

I won't lose any sleep over a Cup Final defeat.

Replace our red banners with yellow and blue.

At Wembley dedicate our Anthem to Ukraine too.

Show the watching world were our thoughts lie.

End this War now, no more innocent people to die.

Let Wembley be our platform, our stage, our time.

Show support for Ukraine, this message o...

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Occupy

Occupy my house and occupy my land.
Carry out your cowardly raids as planned.
Occupy our farms and the food we grow.
But there is something you need to know.
You will never ever occupy my mind.
So consider that as your targets you find.
Occupy our buildings, our bricks and stone.
Steal our Country and call it your home.
If you tear down my flag of yellow and blue.
I'll still nev...

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There's a scary monster at our door.
He's after our blood, of that be sure.
Red in colour and of gigantic size.
A murderous monster and full of lies. 

We've heard it all before, yarn on yarn.
But history tells us, he means us harm.
In horror the Western World looks on.
We're desperate for help, but get none.

Threats and warnings, too little too late.
You saw this coming, so why the ...

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The stink of smoke fills the air.
Sirens are blazing everywhere.
Russian Missiles overhead fly.
Scared children ask Mother why.

Innocent lives now under threat.
Have lessons not been learnt yet?
This invasion is against the law.
So think again Putin and withdraw.

It's 2022, so how can this be?
The same old World it seems to me.
In our history, another dark day.
For the Ukraine peopl...

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Looking so gorgeous...pulling a funny face!
With a cute bow keeping your hair in place!
Beautiful in Christmas red, from head to toe.
More pretty than any star in the sky to glow.
Now you are the birthday girl, a big 2 today.
So silly Granddad sends all his love your way.
Happy Birthday funny granddaughter of mine.
Hope you have a magical day, a fantastic time!

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15 years ago, Ronnie could take no more.
Pushed over the edge by a proven liar for sure.
18 years of a building up mountain of stress.
To suffer in silence, no help button to press.

To suffer in silence is such a lonely thing to do.
It takes an act of bravery not to talk it through.
But please don't be silent, help is out there.
It's no sign of weakness to seek help and care

Ronnie...

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Can you dig deep into your pockets Mum.
As if this goes to Court, I think I'm done.
I don't think they'll buy my innocent plea.
The odds it seems are stacked against me.

My memory is vague, that picture is fake.
She's just a gold digger, she's on the make.
That's my case, but it's hardly water tight.
So I don't think I could face a justice fight.

I won't take that chance, not worth a t...

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Sharing a coffee...watching the rain.
Your friend has left to catch her train.
The Sun is also out, it's a strange sky!
Rain and sun together from up high.

They have come out together to play.
They're best of friends it seems today!
So opposites do attract, it proves to me.
And so they should as it's great to see!

We finish our coffee in Liverpool One.
I take you home while the rain...

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A UFO hovered over Knotty Ash one day.
It came to study Earthlings at work and play.
It became invisible, it didn't make the news.
It landed in silence near Knotty Ash Mews. 

From a distant world were nobody laughed.
The Aliens, one by one then left their craft.
The Aliens took to human form as planned.
And began their study of this faraway land.

They came across the Diddymen having ...

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