If you find your life is getting tougher,
And no-one can know how much you suffer.
If you find no reason for your existence,
And you struggle on with much persistence.

If you find that no one can understand
That your troubles are getting out of hand.
If you do not know where you are heading,
And your future is now what you are dreading.

If you find that there's no point in living,
Tha...

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To suffer in silence is a terrible thing,
For there may be a remedy others could bring.
It may that we feel embarrassed to tell
Of our problems which stops us from being well.

It may feel our mind is trapped in a cage,
While nobody can know of our hidden rage.
So try to be brave and say what's on your mind,
For there may be a solution that others could find.

They say a problem is halve...

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When those we trusted become disloyal,
It can make us forlorn or our blood boil.
And those who we thought were once our friend,
Whom we thought would be there till the end.

But they left to follow their own directions,
All that now remains is their rejections.
All that we had must now be dead,
And only paths of sorrow lie ahead.

Why did they go and choose to leave?
It's something we m...

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If you find yourself in such distress,
That you cannot show nor express.
If you find yourself in so much pain,
And you'll not feel happiness again.

If you find yourself in dreadful trouble,
That you must hide inside a secret bubble.
If you believe that there is no more hope,
And with your problems you just can't cope. 

If you are stuck in such deep misery,
And there's no light outside...

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Be happy with what you have got,
And don't be envious or bitter,
And don't compare yourself to others.
Just plough on. Don't be a quitter.

Think of all the nice things in life,
And concentrate on what is good,
And forgive all those who've harmed you,
And don't drag them through the mud.

So be pleased with all that's lovely,
And your problems you must banish,
And realise that you are ...

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Don't be ashamed of who you are, 
From where you've come or by how far.
Don't be afraid to be yourself,
Or to hide your problems on the shelf.

Don't care about what others think. 
How much you climb. How much you sink.
And don't forget to tell your story. 
But don't cover yourself with too much glory.

Don't lead a life full of deceptions,
Or be too proud to make corrections.
Don't be...

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When self destruction does come through,
We do things that we don't wish to do.
We put common sense upon the shelves,
And do things which will harm ourselves.

Although self destruction plants a seed,
To those urges we should not take heed.
We must listen to all sense and reason.
Whatever the day. Whatever the season.

And though others may not understand
That minds maybe getting out of...

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All you can do is try your best,
No matter what is said by the rest.
No matter what it is that they expect
Remember that you are not perfect.

So try and try and you'll succeed.
You'll meet your goals and your needs.
So do not worry and don't be a fretter,
And soon you'll find that you'll get better.

So don't give up and you'll improve,
And the wheels of your life will surely move.
No...

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Remember those who have passed on,
Who were once with us but now have gone.
For themselves they cannot speak,
So remember when they were strong or weak.

Happy memories can be shared
With all of those who loved and cared.
We may sort out different selections 
Of special times and recollections.

Remember their laugh and their smile,
And think of the good times all the while.
All those ...

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As we now leave 2025
Was this a year which we survived?
Was it fantastic or full of trouble?
Did we sail on by or did we struggle?

As we welcome in this brand new year
Let it be one of joy and full of cheer.
And I'd like it to be one of hope
And whatever happens know we'll cope.

And let it not be full of distress
But one in which we shall find success.
And I wish that it shall be our...

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Whatever may be your ordeal,
Try to speak just what you feel.
So have courage and do not be weak,
And together with one voice we'll speak.

We shall speak about the effects of violence,
Which should not be muffled with awful silence.
Now leave those shadows and all that mist,
And take it on with an iron fist.

We must do it right now and without fail,
So that justice will always prevail...

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Christmas music - it's now time to hear,
As we all celebrate this time of year.
It makes us happy and merry and jolly,
As it's time to be silly and full of folly.

It takes us into the festive mood,
Before all the parties and the food.
We delight in the wonderful atmosphere,
For it shows that Christmas is finally here.

Some songs are slow while some are fast,
It's just so great that we...

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I believe that reading is good for the mind 

And perhaps it's the best way for us to unwind.

So make that decision to go get a book 

Then open it up and have a good look. 

There's so much to know and much to discover 

So try reading it all from cover to cover 

And whether it's fact or whether it's fiction

You may now find you have a new addiction. 

Try doing this ...

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British weather does constantly change,
And from hot to cold can surely range.
It can bring us joy or dampen spirits,
But we are all now familiar with it. 

We might love to see the golden Sun,
Which we like call the Buttered Bun.
And there could be clouds floating high,
While behind we see a great blue sky.

But then the Sun could disappear,
Which could make us feel sad or drear.
And ...

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If you find the world's against you,  

And you come to a dead end,

Don't care about what others think, 

Just be your own best friend. 

If they should criticise you

Do not take it to heart.

And if they push you off your path of life

Just make a new fresh start.

If they undermine your confidence 

Or cause you to lament,  

Or try to make you feel inferior

Ju...

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Know thoughts and feelings come in waves,

Though this may depend upon how one behaves.

So if we feel bad know this shall change,

Though at this time it may seem strange.

So if you live in a pit of misery,

Know you shall find a way out and be free.

And you shall once again breath the air

Of a world that we should love and share. 

So break out from your troubled min...

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In this life are we just actors
And is our world merely a stage?
Can we decide upon our own roles?
Or are we forced inside a cage?

In our lives do we play many parts
As stated by our Bard?
Should we show who we really are
Or put on a facade?

Is each day just a little story?
Where there exist many plots
And do we endure our curses
Like the Lady of Shalott?

So should we sail down t...

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I believe all my poems to be refined,
And to have an impact upon our mind.
And although they're deep and thoroughly planned,
Each one is quite easy to understand.

They may be about people or about things,
And aimed towards beggars right up to kings.
And they show us how to appreciate life,
And hold happiness whilst dealing with strife.

They may be about thoughts or our emotions.
And t...

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Many people might not understand
That others need to have a helping hand.
They are not lazy and they are not shirking.
They are in fact sick and so not working.

For many people life is a breeze,
And anything done is done with ease.
Then from one day and to another,
Life's simple for you and for each other.

But on benefits some do rely,
And without them they will not get by.
And many ...

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Have we got a moral obligation 
To help the poor and needy?
And ask ourselves is it right 
That so many of us are greedy?

So is it just a selfish game
To see how much we can consume?
We watch it grow until at last 
We find there is no more room.

And if there is one thing in this world 
That does not seem quite fair, 
While some people just sail on
Others live in great and huge despa...

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Technology is so complex.
It can make us mad and quite perplexed.
It can make us feel almost demented,
And we may wish that it was not invented.

Then our lives would be less complicated,
But should we be thankful that it was created?
And would we be better if we did forget
How we were to use the internet?

And would we be feeling more alone
If we lived our lives without our phone?
And...

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The silver fox will I become
Now that I am no longer young?
And so my hair must soon change,
While I hope that it shall not look strange.

It happens to us as we do get old,
As if by magic we become controlled.
I hope that I may still look smart
When those relentless changes start.

So to my brown hair I'll say goodbye,
But I'll not weep and I'll not cry.
And as I can't turn back those...

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If you find the world's against you,
And you feel all hope is lost,
And that there's no point in trying,
And know there's many lines you've crossed.

If your paths are all downhill,
And your passion has lost its spark,
And you find your tunnel is endless,
And your lights have become dark.

If you perceive that you've no future,
And your beliefs have been destroyed,
And your life's full...

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There is a wonderful film called Schindler's List.
It is so very special and must not be missed.
It centres round a man called Oskar Schindler,
Who begins as quite greedy and a bit of a swindler.

But while Amon Goth is quite deranged
Schindler is a man who goes through a change.
And while terror prevails to the point of insanity,
Schindler is a man who shows some humanity.

And with his...

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I always love to feel content -
For it's a state of mind that's heaven sent.
I feel so calm and quite at peace,
And all my troubles now have come to cease.

I'm free of hardship and of every worry.
I'm now in the moment - not in a hurry.
And as contentment is a sweet sensation,
I shall give the world a huge ovation.

And I believe this feeling shall last all time.
Now tranquillity rests...

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Mental health today is a complex matter.
Where stigma judges all to be mad as a hatter.
But there's no shame. There's no disgrace.
It's something of which we'll have to face.

So don't be afraid and feel no guilt.
And with help our lives can be rebuilt.
So of mental health we must now speak.
It doesn't mean we're strange or weak.

So do not run or try to hide,
But find someone in which ...

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Not so long ago all life was bleak
For those who were considered freaks.
Were they too big or were they too small?
Were they too short or were they too tall?

People would just stop and stare,
And then journey on without a care.
Their treatment was quite harsh and cruel,
And they were made to feel just like a fool.

But this is no longer how they are fated,
Our differences are now celeb...

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In my new home I am now content.
For there's nothing about it to lament.
It is great with others or when I'm alone.
And there is lovely room to call my own.

I adore each room - yes, every one,
Especially when we feel that shining Sun.
And those big soft chairs are so relaxing,
And into them we do enjoy collapsing.

Being in the garden is a delight.
Outside we view a pleasant site.
And...

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I find it awkward buying shoes,
For I never know which ones to choose.
Are they too loose or are they too tight?
Are they comfortable and are they just right?

First, I must try them in the shop,
But my confidence will soon stop.
For after I try on many a pair,
I look all around filled with despair.

And I like to buy ones which look smart
Before I get ready the money from which I'll pa...

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I dread taking items back to the shops,
And when I have to do this my confidence drops.
It causes me angst and  also much stress.
It then makes me embarrassed and also distressed.

It makes me want to hide and want to retreat,
Though it may be my right and I have the receipt.
I get so nervous that it gets out of hand,
Though why this is the case I do not understand.

However there's some...

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Should we live a hedonistic life,
And so do whatever gives us pleasure?
And have we enough cash in our banks
To live a life of leisure?

Should we give into temptation,
And thereby satisfy our cravings?
Should we buy ourselves lots of luxuries
By digging deep into our savings?

So what gives us satisfaction?
What is it that we want or need?
And if it comes not from things and money
Wh...

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I do not know what others think,
As I can't read people's minds,
It's a quality I don't possess,
And it's not how I'm designed.

So I will not know if you won't say
Whether you are joyful or distressed.
Though from the expression on your face
I could try to make a guess.

So now let me know your problems,
Or I shall not understand,
Perhaps why you are disappointed
About what you first...

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After all the hardships that I’ve been through

And the distress that I’ve encountered,

And the miseries that I have suffered,

And the pains that have surmounted.

After all the hurdles I’ve jumped over,

And the walls that I have climbed,

After all my disappointments,

And those dreadful troubled times.

After all the dreams that have not come true, 

And all those ...

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A New Year

As we enter 2025
Will we prosper and survive?
Shall we find new goals and new ambitions?
And embark upon new special missions?

Will it be year to be strong?
And to put right what once was wrong?
Will it be a year full of success?
And one in which we try out best?

Shall we be great? Shall we be bold?
Shall we find new stories to unfold?
Shall we find new roads and new di...

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I wish from my problems I could be free,
And with contentment sail eternity.
I wish from all my troubles I could say goodbye,
And out of my window see them fly.

I wish my every day would be filled with hope,
And whatever happens know that I shall cope.
I wish during each day I'd be respected,
And not be forgotten, nor be neglected.

I wish that no more would I be bored,
And not again b...

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Contentment can be hard to catch.
So box it in and close the latch.
Let your contentment not escape,
Whatever be it's form or shape.

Our contentment is so very special,
For with our problems it will wrestle.
And since it helps our spirits rise,
Let it not dwindle nor demise.

Keep it safe from all destruction.
Let no troubles make an interruption.
So whatever be your situation,
For c...

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Without my specs I can't see straight.
Then my mind becomes in such a state.
Without them I see nothing clear.
I feel discomfort and also fear.

Without my specs all things are blurred.
I see neither distances nor written word.
Without them I lose quality of life.
I feel so awkward and full of strife.

But with my specs sharp becomes my vision.
I can then enjoy books or my television.
...

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I loved to watch Quantum Leap.
It could be funny and it could be deep.
It was about a man who would time travel.
And each time a new story would unravel.

He would put right what had once been wrong,
And though very clever he could be strong.
Each episode had a morale given.
To do good deeds he was driven.
 
Each time he'd wish to get back home,
But he was not entirely on his own.
He w...

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I'd love to hold happiness 
And then I'd wish for it to stay,
But just like water in my hands,
It always dwindles away.

I'd love to pick happiness 
Like many a beautiful flower.
Then I would put them in a vase,
If I could only have the power.

I'd love to bottle happiness 
And maybe save it for later.
Though my hopes are so big and many
That they could easily fill a crater.

I'd lo...

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What should we do when we get bored?
When we have nothing to do and no interests stored?
Nothing at all to occupy our time
Whether we are young or old or in our prime.

We may feel troubled and very frustrated,
Some pastime would now be appreciated.
Though sometimes there is nothing that we can find
To put our boredom completely behind.

So being bored is never pleasant,
Maybe it will h...

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Is there something we must hear or see
Which will then satisfy our curiosity?
Is it a thing from which we may not escape?
And dose it cling to our backs just like a cape?

Do we ask yourself, "What is it I crave?"
And does resisting it then make us brave?
In our minds does it always reside?
And is it only gone when satisfied?

But by curiosity are we still followed?
Can it be destroyed ...

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Be sure that you do not forget
All the guilt, shame and regret.
Then from your faults you must now learn,
And into a better person you will turn.

Now you'll see how you should have behaved
Realise your soul can still be saved.
Then into a good person you will become.
Know all your mistakes can be undone.

So behind you put your past.
Do it right now and do it fast.
Now you'll know wha...

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Should we strive to be wiser,
And strive to be greater?
Should we try to be early,
And not arrive later?

Should we strive to be nicer,
And to be more polite?
Should we strive to be honest,
And to always be right?

Should we strive to be happy,
And always be contented?
Should we strive to be liked,
Rather than be resented?

Should we strive to be known,
And also be respected?
Shou...

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If you should live a troubled life,
In an unhappy existence,
You shall find you can get by,
With patience and persistence.

If you don't know where you're going,
And you feel completely lost,
Know new directions may be found,
And new bridges can be crossed.

So in yourself you must believe,
With great courage and with hope,
And you shall surely then survive,
And against all struggles ...

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None of us are always good,
Yet none of us are always bad.
And while no-one is always happy,
None of us are always sad.

None of us are always right,
Yet none of us are always wrong.
And while no-one is always weak,
None of us are always strong.

None of us always thinks clearly,
Yet no-one's always confused.
And while no-one's always dissatisfied,
No-one's always amused.

None of u...

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Is your life story a happy one?
Is it blissful and uplifting?
Or do you find yourself with no direction?
And always seem to be drifting?

Does your life story have some purpose?
Or are you just going through the motions?
Do you understand your heart and mind?
Or are you confused by your emotions?

Is your life story one of great success?
Or have you lost your zest and zeal?
Do you live...

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As we come across a waterfall,
Which may be large or rather small,
We see the water trickle slowly down,
As it makes a soft and gentle sound.

We find them in the countryside,
Where wildlife may also reside.
They take our angst and our frustration
And bring us contentment and relaxation.
 
So surely it should be our duty
To appreciate this special, natural beauty.
As they give us calm ...

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It must be nice to be intelligent -
And have many a clever thought.
And also to have endless skills,
And remember all you have been taught.

It must be nice to solve all problems -
Whether simple or complex.
And to have a brain full of knowledge,
Which you've learnt from your subjects.

It is must be nice to be envied
For having lots of special talents,
And for completing different cha...

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If there's one thing that is sure to give me a lift,
It is to buy someone special a wonderful gift.
It's a process which always starts off with a thought -
Searching through ideas till my eye has been caught.

The next step, which I relish, is in the buying.
It may feel so nice that I believe I am flying.
Once I have got it and have then brought it home
I enjoy wrapping it up all on my own...

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I often think about the past.
Had it been too slow or too fast?
Then I ponder on what might have been.
What I might have done and might have seen.

I think about all the times I've wasted,
And how I took for granted the things I tasted.
Where am I going? What am I doing?
What became of the life I had once been viewing?

Now all I see is a fog so dense
That in this life I can find no sen...

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