Meant To Be

 I remember the flowers you held

The scent of perfume the way that they smelled

You requested that I walk out with you

Two sweethearts maybe forever true

Your Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and didn't understand

That Boys were likely to bury heads in the sand

You invited Me to the local dance

Not really expecting to have a chance

Maybe a slight hope of  romance perchance

Dates are so rare like a moment or glance

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"

You were quite shocked when I answered yes

You almost tripped on my doorstep

I laughed out loud when you nearly fell

But I was so pleased" I hoped you could tell"

The days went so slow and I could not wait

You promised to meet but turned up so late

Did we agree to meet at mine

Or did I forget the place and the time

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"

I could not remember " I feel such a fool

But now that your here every things cool

Heading out hand in hand

Outside the venue we could hear the band

Feeling so good in My new dress

This is how I dreamed and planned it I guess 

You left me alone to fetch us a drink

A little unsure I started to think

I hope you come back to hold my hand

Just like my dream and the magic I planned

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"

We danced all night and had a great time

We really clicked and love was a sign

Making our way to the dance hall door

After dancing and kissing we just wanted more

We planned to see each other again

This was for ever and not just as friends

We will grow old together my love

Flying high like two turtle doves

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"

Across the vast electric blue sky

Then fly away with a last goodbye

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"

Broken Promises

 Why did you go and brake that promise

The one that we sealed with a kiss

Why did you fail to keep that secret

Could you not just keep it just a little bit

You didn't need to break my heart

That promise was yours to keep right from the start

The secrets out and I was sure

You would keep it closed for evermore

You could not sing it any louder for sure

Why don't you broadcast it once more

Better still wait for the crowd to shout aloud

And come back for an encore

Why did you go and brake that promise

The one that we sealed with a kiss

Why did you fail to keep that secret

Could you not just keep it just a little bit

You didn't need to break my heart

That promise was yours to keep right from the start

The secrets out and I was sure

You would keep it closed for evermore

Do you think Its cool?  to poison and lie

To watch me suffer and every day  cry?

I thought that you were genuine

But now I know your full of sin

You didn't need to break my heart

 False promises right from the start

The secrets out and I was sure

You'd keep it closed for evermore

I never wished to start an affair

And Now I see you didn't care

You were just out to have your fun

Not just with me but anyone

I should never have been so blind

You seemed so innocent and kind

You didn't need to break my heart

That promise was yours to keep right from the start

The secrets out and I was sure

You would keep it closed for evermore

I took it for granted you felt the same

 The secrets out I know your name

What was the point of pursuing me

I was happy and oh so free

You swore your life and crossed your heart

You reeled me in right from the start

It didn't take long for you to break

My heart and anything you could take

You didn't need to break my heart

That promise was yours to keep right from the start

The secrets out and I was sure

You would keep it closed for evermore

You took possessions, My body and soul

You left Me Homeless out in the cold

Its hard for me to forgive and forget

Just want to drown my sorrows with my regret

Of ever meeting and falling for You

You broke that promise " Didn't You"

You Broke that Promise " I trusted You"

You broke that promise " Didn't You"

You Broke that Promise " I trusted You"

Couldn't keep a secret 

why did you have to lie

You Broke that promise " all I do is cry "

What Appning

 What appning me bredren

Stop pullin me dreads

Where are You going me brudder

Or Are You stayin instead

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Will she die by the sword?

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Come and rescue me lord

What appning me bredren

Stop pullin me dreads

Where are You going me brudder

Or Are You stayin instead

Are ya winning at livin

Are You taking a chance

Listen to reggae Sing and dance

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Will she die by the sword?

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Come and rescue me lord

What appning me bredren

Stop pullin me dreads

Where are You going me brudder

Or Are You stayin instead

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Will she die by the sword?

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Come and rescue me lord

What appning me bredren

Stop pullin me dreads

Where are You going me brudder

Or Are You stayin instead

Are ya winning at livin

Are You taking a chance

Listen to reggae Sing and dance

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Will she die by the sword?

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Come and rescue me lord

What appning me bredren

Stop pullin me dreads

Where are You going me brudder

Or Are You stayin instead

What appning me bredren

Whats dat you said

Are You smoking ya ganja

And growing dem dread

Its my birthday so send me a  beautiful gift

Down in Jamaica

Roll me a spliff

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Will she die by the sword?

Why did she leave "Did ya maker"?

Come and rescue me lord

Did You Ever

Did You ever play a beat up Guitar?

Did You ever drive a Second Hand Car?

Did You ever get To sing The Blues?

Did The Tax Man tell ya to pay your dues?

Did You ever get hit and did it bruise

If you laughed it off "You've nothing to lose"

Did you ever crash on a Motorbike?

Did you ever get to choose the drink you like?

Were You ever arrested for stealing sweets?

Were You ever mugged on your Hometown streets?

Did You ever get hit and did it bruise?

If you laughed it off "You've nothing to lose"

Did You ever go quietly or throw a fit?

Did you stand up again when told to sit?

Were You the one who laughed out loud?

Were you still lonely while stood in a crowd?

Did You ever get a shock while blowing a fuse?

If you laughed it off "You've nothing to lose"

Did you ever tell your mother to go and  get lost?

Pretend to the Wife that You were the Boss?

Did You ever have to lie about the cost?

Or Find something Special? your Sister had lost

There aint much more that I can say

Staying up all night and sleeping all day

Its my life " I'll do whatever I choose"

Laughing it off as got nothing to lose

Did You ever get a shock while blowing a fuse

If you laughed it off "You've nothing to lose"

Just remember one day that you will be old

with time to reflect on what You were told

Don't wait to get hit" Just take that cruise"

Suck it up "You have nothing to lose

Did You ever play a beat up Guitar?

Did You ever drive a Second Hand Car?

Did You ever get To sing The Blues?

Did The Tax Man tell ya to pay your dues?

Did You ever get hit and did it bruise

If you laughed it off "You've nothing to lose"

Nothin to lose nothin to lose

While walking the dog and taking in bad news

Nothin to lose nothin to lose

No excuse Yeah nothing to lose

Just take the blame with no excuse

No excuse No excuse

Just laugh it off  "Nothing to lose"

I have scant regard for anything less

Than Rocking out and looking my best

If You ever have to settle for less

Just Laugh it off Yeah be my guest

Beauty of Nature

 Have You ever noticed the beauty

In a Floral bouquet?

Or the grace of a Butterfly

Its delicate display?

Have you ever sat upon a Hill

Noticed the heather and trees so still?

The sun beating down as you close your eyes

At late sundown or early Sunrise?

Have you ever woken to the sound

Of Coffee brewing all around?

Its taste so bitter yet so sweet

Harmonized with Sugar beet

Have You ever noticed the beauty

In a Floral bouquet?

Or the grace of a Butterfly

Its delicate display?

Have you listened to early Bird song?

Chirping and whistles for oh so long

Sat beneath The Lilac tree 

while the wind blows effortlessly

The scent of blossom as the breeze grows

Hay fever runny eyes and nose

First swaying to the right and then the left

The Birds Building the Spring time nest

Have You ever noticed the beauty

In a Floral bouquet?

Or the grace of a Butterfly

Its delicate display?

I cannot recall a better time

When Men wrote prose, Sonnets and Rhymes

Where site and sound helped life along

To each his own" Singing sweet songs"

The awesome beauty that surrounds us

Mostly covered by Rust and Dust

Much of which can go un-noticed

Until eaten up by swarms of locust

Have You ever noticed the beauty

In a Floral bouquet?

Or the grace of a Butterfly

Its delicate display?

Its sometimes nice to take in nothing

Apart from the Bee whom passes buzzing

The Sound of distant busy traffic

Drowned out by silence as if by magic

It would be nice if one day we see

The Beauty of Birds, Trees and Bees

The Gentle River as it flows

At the glade from where the Heron Goes

Have You ever noticed the beauty

In a Floral bouquet?

Or the grace of a Butterfly

Its delicate display?

Once noticed " We shall never lose"

The chance to visit should we choose

Nothing sinister to be found

In forest Wood without street or Towns

The silent sound of Country side

The Horses Graze The Morning town Ride

Taking in the wondrous view

The scent of Rose and Morning Dew

The silent sound of Country side

The sound of waves and evening tide

The Beauty of the Floral Bouquet

The Daffodil spring display

Parental Blues

  My Kids did my head in when they were young

Nasty things said with the sharpest tongue

Fresh faces and manners when they start school

Quickly becoming Know it alls

Getting bolder fighting for rights

Staying out late sometimes all night

Making a noise waking the house

Just be quite like a Mouse

You try your best but get it wrong

Its turning in to the same old song

You try your best but get it wrong

You knew it would all day long

Not learning from Me or the Teacher

But I still worried about the future

They then come home and feel let down

Like V.I.Ps losing a crown

You try your best but get it wrong

Its turning in to the same old song

You try your best but get it wrong

You knew it would all day long

You do your best having given life

But these kids just cause you pain and strife

It never kills the love in your heart

Your always strong right from the start

They grow up eventually" Having kids of their own

Having to reap the seeds they've sown

A hug and squeeze from loving arms

Sometimes works to keep things calm

You try your best but get it wrong

Its turning in to the same old song

You try your best but get it wrong

You knew it would all day long

We will never have all the answers

Their is no miracle cure

No Instruction Manual

With Pictures that's for sure

Hold them close when they are young

Life is meant to be sometimes fun

From the Moment Kids arrive

You Just want peace and hope to survive

You try your best but get it wrong

Its turning in to the same old song

You try your best but get it wrong

You knew it would all day long

Independence may be the goal

But onwards and upwards we will show

This is gonna be a bumpy ride

But Trust in us to be your guide

What's the matter now 

I here you say

Here we go again another day

What's the matter now 

I here you say

Here we go again another day

Boxing Queen

 I consider myself a Natural Winner

A Boxing legend and no beginner

A mean, lean fighting machine

The Local Official Fighting Queen

My Footwork and defensive moves

Will help my cause to Punch and bruise

I can angle my body to aim my punch

Twisting my hips for a powerful crunch

My back foot pushes off the ground

An explosive move and pound for pound

The heart beats fast as I get Hit

But through adrenalin aint feeling it

I consider myself a Natural Winner

A Boxing legend and no beginner

A mean, lean fighting machine

The Local Official Fighting Queen

Left Jab, Cross Hook one two three

Elbows up and bend the knee

Rotate My foot and set my guard

Move side to side avoid the scars

Just take my time and slow the pace

Just the first round and not a race

Just survive for the next round

Gonna put my opponent on the ground

I consider myself a Natural Winner

A Boxing legend and no beginner

A mean, lean fighting machine

The Local Official Fighting Queen

I'm saving my right uppercut

To the temple I'll crack her nut

Swerve, and hold to avoid her strike

Rope the dope and Counter Psych

My Jab is starting to find its range

She is unsteady and starts to wain

Its now round Four" Can she take the pain?

I punch to the body to weaken her

The Bell sounds so lucky for sure

Were coming out for round five

I feel elated, coming alive

I consider myself a Natural Winner

A Boxing legend and no beginner

A mean, lean fighting machine

The Local Official Fighting Queen

Not long now of that be sure

I will knock her out, She'll hit the floor

Sure enough I catch her chin

Just as she starts to lean in

She goes down for the count of ten

So low and behold I win again

Applause all around A manic scene

As they raise my arm The Boxing Queen.

I'm a mean, lean fighting machine

The Local Official Fighting Queen

If you see me on the street

Don't fight with me " I cant be beat"

Hooray Hooray for The Champion

Hooray Hooray for The Champion