Best Laid Plans

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 I'm the perfect gent

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

Partner My Jivin

 Its been a while since I saw you last

But I remember things from my past

The good times we never forget

The sad kept silent just like bad debt

How ya doing how are you?

Are you working? what do you do?

What you been up to? since we last spoke

Lets sit down and maybe grab a coke

Its been so long since I've seen you

Would you dance with me darlin

Its been so long since I asked

Would you partner my jiving

So many questions, so much to say

Do you mind? Shall I fire away

Are you married with a family

Or still single just like me?

Its been so long since we last met

If my memory serves "How could I forget"

We were in a club and I asked you to dance

You mugged me off and said no chance

Its been so long since I've seen you

Would you dance with me darlin

Its been so long since I asked

Would you partner my jiving

This is the reason some memories fade

When things get hot we sit in the shade

The good and bad sometimes mix

Other times our minds play tricks

I remember meeting you

Not impressed at all by you

But time is a healer and saves the day

Good times remain while the bad fade away

Its been so long since I've seen you

Would you dance with me darlin

Its been so long since I asked

Would you partner my jiving

Anyway its been nice talking to you again

Even though we weren't the closest of friends

Just an occasional meet and greet

After failing to sweep you off your feet

Its been so long since I've seen you

Would you dance with me darlin

Its been so long since I asked

Would you partner my jiving

 

Devil in Red

 Was that your girl I saw you with today?

"I only ask" she seemed to look my way

Did she mention anything to you?

I'm curious as nothing else to do

Have you been going out for long

I'm just asking "Don't know right from wrong

It wouldn't be the first time I stole your girl

That's what I do In my own little world

I go both ways on a one way street

I bang my drums to a rock steady beat

I really am the shocking Devil in Red

I take my pleasure in another mans bed

I cant help it if I look real cool

Just such a catch and nobody's fool

A real mean mister know it all

Would you be annoyed if I give her a call

I really like the way she looks

I might be smitten if she bites my hook

Just like a catfish is she really game

How old is she and what's her name?

I go both ways on a one way street

I bang my drums to a rock steady beat

I really am the shocking Devil in Red

I take my pleasure in another mans bed

Most girls seem attracted to me

Blowing my trumpet "Do you disagree?"

Or am I just getting on your nerves

Send me a picture of her pop bottle curves

Okay okay I'm only winding you up

Just sipping Vodka from the devils cup

Got my own problems and don't need more

Enjoy your date at the candy store

I go both ways on a one way street

I bang my drums to a rock steady beat

I really am the shocking Devil in Red

I take my pleasure in another mans bed

Yeah banging drums to a hard rock beat

The wrong way up on a dead end street

Shocking the devil while banging in bed

I take my pleasure from another guys head

Yeah banging drums and I like to cheat

While driving hard up a one way street

The devil wears Prada or so they say

I wear nothing at least once a day

I go both ways on a one way street

I bang my drums to a rock steady beat

I really am the shocking Devil in Red

I take my pleasure in another mans bed

Crooked Tea Cup

 

I chattered away though I didn’t speak

Walking through alleys where drops of rain leak

The day was dark and dismal but the sun lit up the sky

Where birds were nesting silently no wings to fly by

The streets were oh so quiet but noise just filled the air

I walked behind slowly, running forward with care

The ground was so hard but quite soft under foot

The clean paving stone covered by the blackest soot

The Crooked Tea Cup is now opening today

It closed for business but never moved away

Its latest incarnation a brand new menu

Cake and pastries served with a lemon flavored brew

I arrived early but turned up quite late

A long enough journey from above heavens gate

The road was so bendy on a straight narrow path

Was I coming or going ? "such a subtle contrast"

Walking for weeks putting my tired feet up

My eyes glued to  the window of the crooked teacup

It was bustling with people with not a soul inside

I entered straight away while waiting outside

The Crooked Tea Cup is now opening today

It closed for business but never moved away

Its latest incarnation a brand new menu

Cake and pastries served with a lemon flavored brew

I thought I could taste the frog minted tea

Or maybe I didn't" was it salty like sea"

Sit, sip, enjoy  "the sign said I think"

How would I know? as all I did was blink

Blackberry Moon buns felt good on my tongue

Whilst the storm in the soup had hardly begun

The sea salt lava bread a classic meal for me

Along with the juice of the sour apple brie

The Crooked Tea Cup is now opening today

It closed for business but never moved away

Its latest incarnation a brand new menu

Tea and pastries served with lemon ice brew

So if you should stay while the rest up and leave

Don't buy the soup or try the frogs legs for free

Frog minted tea will cause your tummy to ache

Blackberry Moon Buns will give your tongue the shakes

The Crooked Tea Cup is now opening today

It closed for business but never moved away

Its latest incarnation a brand new menu

Tea and pastries served with lemon ice brew

Turn The Tide

I maybe old fashioned but prefer my heartbreak

A little more private not like an earth quake

Where emotion was shook and swept swiftly away

With the hurt caused by you again yesterday

Why do I always seem to bite

The bullets you fire to start a fight

I’m not afraid to say that I’ve reached my limit

My heart has been broken by your hurt within it

Your violence with words may sit right with you

But you destroy dreams and have not a clue

You show nothing but scant disregard

And people like me can find this so hard

You think you know just what's best for me

Things I should resolve so as to succeed

But you don’t have a clue how I feel inside

This is my chance to turn the tide

It’s been said I have forgiven and never defend

I'm told to stand tall and hold up my end 

Taking harmful words that you spit out

Time and again you scream and shout

I have no more patience to give anyone

My soul has no joy My heart has no fun

I’ve always helped others to open their wings

Helping out happily with the family things

Never been somebody that upsets people

Staying humble and quiet 

While you use your needle

Never been somebody that upsets the calm

Showing respect mildness and charm

You think you know just what's best for me

Things I should resolve so as to succeed

But you don’t have a clue how I feel inside

This is my chance to turn the tide

Taking for granted that I'm always there

Showing my feelings and a reason to care

I’m tired of the same old cries of abuse

So many false lies with no valid excuse

You think you know just what's best for me

Things I should resolve so as to succeed

But you don’t have a clue how I feel inside

This is my chance to turn the tide

I may end up alone with my lonely soul

Never achieving any future goal’s

Sometimes wasting  time but doing all I can

While people like you keep knocking me down

You think you know just what's best for me

Things I should resolve so as to succeed

But you don’t have a clue how I feel inside

This is my chance to turn the tide

Time will soon tell my own true story

I’ll sail away from rough seas so stormy

Maybe I’ll be missed but hopefully not

Good things said and done should not be forgot

Island Escape

 A clear blue sky brings us some peace

This Island escape gives us release
From the daily grind of the routine at home
It’s time to relax ,explore then roam

We look from the shore for hidden lagoons
Where we can swim and be in perfect tune
I watch your long hair blowing freely
I’m lost in your complete angel beauty 

Take my hand my darling come on lets run

Upon the sand and enjoy the sun
The ocean’s breeze lifts like soft wings
A warm sense of calm with it she brings

Every single second you spend in my eyes
Gives me hope and my happiness cries
Paradise days adoring our time
Evenings dancing while the bright moon shines

All to soon we’ll return home in time
Where real life hits us ,getting back to the grind
No longer together on our island escape
But love time together, yeah make no mistake

Take my hand my darling come on lets run

Upon the sand and enjoy the sun
The ocean’s breeze lifts like soft wings
A warm sense of calm with it she brings

For us this wont be our first or the last
Escape to a future like holidays past
Life is full of strangers you casually meet

Made up of characters bitter and sweet

We'll treasure and remember our adventures together
And I'll store mine in my heart forever
Maybe someday we will meet up again 
Like De'ja vu and book the same plane

Take my hand my darling come on lets run

Upon the sand and enjoy the sun
The ocean’s breeze lifts like soft wings
A warm sense of calm with it she brings

All roads lead to Rome so they say
But for now let’s soak up this beautiful bay

Yeah lets enjoy this wonderful  special day

All roads lead to Rome "Are you going my way"?