War of the Gods

 Dark shadows descended from way up high

Bringing tornado's through velvet black sky

The guardians above prepared for the fight

They filled the sky with electric blue light

The mountains defying a storm in a cage

Battling the sea with its strongest of rage

The storm came so suddenly all over our land

The guardian Angels were now in command

People ran to their homes to batten down and secure

The storm now rising while striking the pure

Up in the heavens the Gods now arise

Sending Angels to earth hearing sorrowful cry’s

You could hear all the Angels as they hit the ground

No danger No alarm they fell all around

It was almost as if the heavens turned black

The Guardians were now under attack

The darkness that followed formed like a shroud

Tormenting thunder claps "Cracking so loud"

The power they held sent a message to all

Angels are fighting "They herald our call"

People were running in fear from the fight

The eyes of the Angels were giving them light

Gathering together united they prayed

Finding courage and strength no longer afraid

You could hear all the Angels as they hit the ground

No danger No alarm they fell all around

"It was almost as if the heavens turned black"

The Guardians were now under attack

The darkness believed their power was strong

Demanding the thrones the gods sat upon

They fought for the realms, the kingdoms above

Showing no mercy for the Angels of love

Laughed while destroying then swallowed the sun

Unaware that the battle was over and done

Clutching to shadows dissolving in fire

Ending the darkness and evil desire.

You could hear all the Angels as they hit the ground

No danger No alarm they fell all around

It was almost as if the heavens fought back

The Guardians no longer under attack

Angels ascended back to their kingdom

Earth hummed a tune rejoicing the freedom

The lightning and storm once a battle cry

Left a canvas of light and a clear blue sky

Mr Nice Guy

 Give it to me straight, your manners aint great

Tell it like it is, its my business

I need to know, why your shouting at me

I need to reply. hear this for free

Tripping over your lies and your ugly disguise

Mr nice guy you aint fooling me

Looking into your eyes I plainly see

I have not been this angry for such a long time

But your outburst just blew my mind

Now all I wanna do is have my say

You have no excuse no no no way

Aint fooling me or wearing me down

Do you see me laughing you aint no clown

Stop running your mouth, Shouting the odds

Your face like thunder while spitting rods

You have been rumbled yeah found out

Its time your evil was getting called out

Too many people have seen your face

Two types are showing and both a disgrace

Don't lecture me, show some respect

Your disguises are totally and physically wrecked

I have not been this angry for such a long time

But your outburst just blew my mind

Now all I wanna do is have my say

You have no excuse no no no way

That thinly veiled apology

Don't cut no mustard its plain to see

Respect your elders and mend your ways

Or cometh the reaper " You will one day pay"

Mr nice guy you aint fooling me

Looking into your eyes I plainly see

Aint fooling me or wearing me down

Do you see me laughing you aint no clown

I have not been this angry for such a long time

But your outburst just blew my mind

Now all I wanna do is have my say

You have no excuse no no no way

No No No Way No No No Way

No No No No No No No No

No No No way

Punching My Weight

 

The Queensbury rules we shouldn't bend

Learning the moves and how to defend

Bobbing and weaving while using the jab

Cutting in close uppercut like a stab

Battered and bruised but no longer in pain

Stepping out of the ring, sheltering from the rain

My Boxing career was once something of joy

Been punching my weight since I were a boy

A lethal left hook and right uppercut

Go down to the body, stay clear of the rut

Step sideways, back and raise those gloves high

Punch the back of the neck as he moves by

I've been sparring and learning how to be smart

Stamina training while pulling a cart

My strength is my gateway to winning the fight

My mind is my fortress and my guiding light

Battered and bruised but no longer in pain

Stepping out of the ring, sheltering from the rain

My Boxing career was once something of joy

Been punching my weight since I were a boy

Never before have I been beat

Least not by a punk from the street

He must have caught me with a lucky shot

My time must be up "How long have I got"?

Oh well I suppose I need to retire

I'm getting old  with less of the fire

That burned in my body, heart and soul

I achieved my desire my hope and my goal

Battered and bruised but no longer in pain

Stepping out of the ring, sheltering from the rain

My Boxing career was once something of joy

Been punching my weight since I were a boy

World champions need to know when to quit

Go to there corner and continue to sit

When that bell rings to usher your next round

Relax in the silence your heart has just found

Battered and bruised but no longer in pain

Stepping out of the ring, sheltering from the rain

When that bell rang to usher my final round

I relaxed in the silence and the heart I had found

Far Distant Drums

 There’s a gentle breeze blowing over the treetops tonight

There’s a wish in my heart that somehow feels right

I made a journey from my home town last spring

Seeking freedom a peaceful, new beginning

I struggled with the things that life threw at me

Never complaining nor expecting anything for free

But war teaches you that your heart needs a home

That special place that says you’ll never more roam

Time finds a way to hear when you call

It drifts into focus then can help heal the fall

Clock hands turn quickly, then start to slow down

Tormenting your mind as your face hits the ground

Will I find a lamp for three wishes to rub?

Or a forgotten corked bottle with a note from my love?

I wanted freedom, new generations to come

All I heard was the bugle and far distant drums

The bright summer sun has faded away

I cry as I remember my life left that day

The moon now shines a light in my eyes

No one will find me, in death now disguised

Leaving a world where life broke me down

Where no where was left , no home in my town

People forgot me, never saying my name

Oh the heartache I carried along with my pain

So much love to give yet ridiculed and mocked

Now they’ll never see the light that has sparked

I guess I may forgive them, now a silent man

Finally finding Heaven here in my hand

Will I find a lamp for three wishes to rub?

Or a forgotten corked bottle with a note from my love?

I wanted freedom, new generations to come

All I heard was the bugle and far distant drums

Re-Living That Night

The dance hall was empty the night I walked back in

I wanted to find  you but didn’t know where to begin
I recalled that we’d danced till the early morning light
Two lonely hearts finding love at first sight

I could still hear the music that may have been forgotten
Still felt the things that we had in common
With you on my mind and the years that have passed
I came back tonight as I had something to ask

Standing alone in this cold dusty hall
Feeling the need to relive and recall 
Just a lonely old soul with the fondest memories
Re-living that night in the nineteen seventies.

If only that night I’d been so much stronger
And held you in my arms just a little while longer
All the ifs, buts and the maybes witch now cloud my mind
I should have known better , we were two of a kind

Drawn to this moment when our eyes first met
Your Magical smile something I’ll never forget
I walked over to you and asked you to dance
When you said yes I took my chance

Standing alone in this cold dusty hall
Feeling the need to relive and recall 
Just a lonely old soul with the fondest memories
Re-living that night in the nineteen seventies.

Everything was perfect and the dance was a hit
I didn’t know that fate had set a limit
That night was our first, we'd hope not our last
Every wish and dream taken swiftly and fast

Reminiscing the ghostly echoes begin
Your smiling at me and we’re dancing again
This moment feels real , familiar music and lights
It’s like going back in time our high school delights

Standing alone in this cold dusty hall
Feeling the need to relive and recall 
Just a lonely old soul with the fondest memories
Re-living that night in the nineteen seventies.

As soon as we stop will the memories fade ?
Your still here beside me but we haven’t aged
Wanting to hold you but that has to wait
As we enter hand in hand through the gold heavens gate 

No longer alone in this cold dusty hall
Feeling the need to relive and recall 
Two lonely old souls with the fondest memories
Re-living that night in the nineteen seventies

Rain Check

Planning to ask if you'll go out with me

A little nervous so hoped you'd agree

A romantic picnic by the side of a lake

What could go wrong for heavens sake

I woke this morning with nothing to say

As it seems the rain has washed my dream away

I had planned to ask you to dine with me

Now the weathers changed things socially

Shall I take a moment to re-arrange?

Or will asking you out seem a little strange

Would you prefer to maybe stay indoors? 

Or maybe cook in  while we explore

Would you prefer a walk in the pouring rain?

Or take the bus, the car or train?

To somewhere new and never been before

Just my luck " Its called murphy's law"

I woke this morning with nothing to say

As it seems the rain washed my dreams away

I had planned to ask you to dine with me

Now the weather has changed things socially

Maybe this will sound a little strange

How about a quiz or the perfect game

Play some scrabble or monopoly

A chance to challenge intellectually

I admit I was hoping for more sun

As ideas and suggestions "I have none"

The weather proof one hundred percent

Has scuppered plans with a massive dent

 I woke this morning with nothing to say

As it seems the rain washed my dreams away

I had planned to ask you to dine with me

Now the weathers changed things socially

Okay Okay  forget I ever asked

All good things were never meant to last

Lets postpone for another time

I'll plan it better with sunshine

I woke this morning with nothing to say

As it seems the rain washed my dreams away

I had planned to ask you to dine with me

Now the weathers changed things socially

I admit I was hoping for more fun

Any new ideas as I might have one

Thought it through one hundred percent

But no no no as not the perfect intent

I woke this morning with nothing to say

As it seems the rain washed my dreams away

The weathers changed things socially

Planning to ask you to stay with me.

Duvets On The Way

You made me laugh this morning

When I woke up in bed

I suddenly remembered, the words that you had said

You were tired and wanted to just drift off to sleep

No covers required, I didn't hear a peep

Let me paint a picture of the weeks we have spent

Together in the sunshine, The summer heaven sent

Tanning before it ends, soaking up the rays

Weather men say another heat waves on its way 

You and I enjoy the summer and our hols

Not needing any quilt or even winter clothes

It wont last long you always seem to say

Don't count the days till the duvets on its way

Although we are now pensioners we still enjoy the sun

Like the very young we love to have some fun

But being out all day in the midday heat

Makes us hot an tired like we’d been run off our feet

We finally sat upon our bed back inside the house

Opening our laptops that we left on the couch

Winding down from the heat still going on outside

Opening the windows to let some breeze inside

You and I enjoy the summer and our hols

Not needing any quilt or even winter clothes

It wont last long you always seem to say

Don't count the days till the duvets on its way

When the time came and we couldn’t stay awake

You said you didn’t need the covers as you’d bake

I didn’t need them either coz I was sweating with them all

But I seen you this morning wrapped around you in a ball

You and I enjoy the summer and our hols

Not needing any quilt or even winter clothes

It wont last long you always seem to say

Don't count the days till the duvets on its way