Tour Bus

 We’re Driving down the Highway

Music blasting on the airwave

Heading for another strange town Let’s just pray we don’t break down We made our music just for us

Never liked to make a fuss

Keeping it real till struck a deal

Now we have our own tour bus

Time has flown since we started out Now kids at us scream and shout

Waving banners and satin scarves

Asking for selfies and autographs

A Hotel near the venue waits on us

We need to behave not shout or cuss

The gigs sold out a full house

Lets hope we don't run out of gas

Being late would seem extreme

We rely on roadies and our team

Writing songs as travel in style

Not far now a couple of miles

We made our music just for us

Never liked to make a fuss

Keeping it real till struck a deal

Now we have our own tour bus

We park the bus and head for the gig

Some say there's a problem with the lighting rig

Our sound check is a little behind

Our management are losing their mind

Feeling tired but once on stage

We liven up to a full house rage

The Lights go down and ready to go

Lets Rock this joint with a Banging Show

We rock the house till the last song

The set list great " we cant go wrong"

The crowd applaud and shout for more

So we come back for a loud encore

Out the stage door and to our rooms

A ringing in our ears from our tunes

We drop off after winding down

Repeat Tomorrow in another town

We made our music just for us

Never liked to make a fuss

Keeping it real till struck a deal

Now we have our own tour bus

We keep on rolling on this bus

It wont break down and we wont rust.

We keep on rolling on this Bus

Yeah keep rocking out till we go bust

Jukebox Girl

 Drinking a shake In my favorite booth,

Looking real cool, acting oh so smooth Then you walk in with your cute little smile Your pony tail swing is driving me wild

Tell me darling, What’s happening to me ? My heart is the lock and she holds the key I’m sitting here all on my own Hey, little girl can I walk you home Walking to a seat in time with the beat You’re the girl I’ve been longing to meet Your friends surround you laughing out loud I wanna be the guy hanging with your crowd She walks to the juke box to put on a tune And passes by me ,I can smell her perfume, "Is there a song that you’d like on replay"? I’m too mesmerized so have nothing to say She walks away with a smile on her face That's the girl I wanna hold and embrace

Doo wop a doo wah doo wop a doo

The Juke Box sings Run around Sue Tell me darling, What’s happening to me ? My heart is the lock and she holds the key I’m sitting here all on my own Hey, little girl can I walk you home I Finish my shake and head for the door Looking over my shoulder to see her once more She is looking at me and is out of her seat Crossing the room , I can hear my heart beat Taking my hand as I open the door Loves on the cards I’m hoping for sure Everyone’s watching the girl of my dreams My head held high with my high school queen.

Tell me darling, What’s happened to me ? My heart has a lock and now you hold the key I’m with you now so no longer alone Hey, little girl lets walk you home

Doo wop a doo wah doo wop a doo

Lets dance along to Dee on's run around Sue

Doo wop a doo wah do wop a doo

Doo wop a do wah do wop a doo

Afterglow Path

When My light turns off its time to go

Into a world of afterglow

I close my eyes a tunnel appears

I'm going in despite my fears

Daylight fades as I drift down

A calming whisper the only sound

My Heart starts to race in anticipation

Colored Orbs filter illumination

Surrendering Deep within my Mind

Seeking the shapes so defined

Tumbling Down into a darkened world

The wings of Angels become unfurled

Dancing among the Shadows cast

Covered in color and fairy dust

Ushered to take a brand new path

I keep a foot on the other half

The new path untouched no shadows cast

Purple and red Orbs fly straight past

Above the path just out of reach

The sound of waves on a lonely beach

The sands of time forever untouched

I admire the view "yes love it so much"

Daylight streams in to my path ahead

I wake up so calm within my bed

Now after floating towards the new paths glow

I feel refreshed so beautiful

Trying to remember the colorful scene

Realizing it only to be a dream

Maybe I can return tonight

When the light turns off to reveal my sight

The Sandman will surely cast as pure

My wondrous thoughts and vision secure.

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Wireless Days

 Since my wireless days with music and song

It helped Me feel like I belonged Singing new words that I never could say Feeling my heart beat a different way Songs that showed a meaning with love Making two hearts fit like a glove Harmonies and sweet soul sounds Moved your Mind and your body around Songs that made you ache inside When love has taken away your pride Before you know it you’re looking forlorn And searching for a bright new dawn

Since my wireless days with music and song

It helped Me feel like I belonged Singing new words that I never could say Feeling my heart beat a different way Music and songs are for everyone The Sad Melodies and the hits are fun Just the rhythm and instrumental sound Makes the heart jump to leaps and bounds The tunes are forever in your soul Bound together for you to behold You feel happy and sad for a sweet refrain

Get on board the Motown train

Since my wireless days with music and song

It helped Me feel like I belonged Singing new words that I never could say Feeling my heart beat a different way Songs for each kind of emotion Little Eva sings Locomotion We recognize the tunes that we like From the Seventies and Truck on Tyke Songs and fashion no longer mix No intro's words or guitar licks They have no chorus and make no sense I prefer the 60s to the present tense.

Since my wireless days with music and song

It helped Me feel like I belonged Singing new words that I never could say Feeling my heart beat a different way

Rock N Roll Years

The years have gone by oh so fast Not noticing the shadows cast When we were young without a care Taking for granted the morning air

Life was a breeze and we had fun Fresh faces under the midday sun Music and fashion always went together We thought these trends would last forever

We loved those rock and roll years when Elvis was king When teenage girls flocked to hear him sing

But time moved on and the music changed Fashion and music became disengaged Clean cut hair styles with shirts and suits Instead of Denim and Baseball Boots

Girls twirled around in petticoat frills Cute pony curls with beads of pearls Jukebox tunes played in the milkshake bar Keeping kids entertained like stars

We loved those rock and roll years when Elvis was king When teenage girls flocked to hear him sing

So many dances came with the years Platform Sneakers and snakes skin gear We loved Rock n Roll, and the Lindy hop

Motown, Disco and Bubble gum pop I wish that time had not eroded A time when life for Teens exploded When music and fashion were fabulous For everyone yeah every one of us

We loved those rock and roll years when Elvis was king

When teenage girls flocked to hear him sing

But even though I'm now old I still remember the songs so Gold I would sort and buy with pocket money Then listen along with my Honey I still have memories of those yesterdays Now time stands still for me in many ways I can hear a melody from a favorite song And it makes me wanna dance all day long

Yeah we loved the years when Elvis was king

When my honey and I would watch him sing

Scrying Bowl

 Eyeing deep down in my scrying bowl

I asked a question "Would it know"? Digging deeper into my thoughts Within the bowl an image it brought I stared inside with hesitant eyes I hoped it would not tell me lies The question on my mind this night Would my love ever leave my sight

I knew that his heart was hurt And did not deserve to be so cursed But the love he had for someone else Caused me to make a dark love spell At last a clear image appeared It was just as I had feared I could see the light around the rim As the Scrying Bowl began to dim I should have stopped but waited to see If the love he felt was just for me Mixing the potion in my haste I de-cantered the drink so as not to waste

I knew that his heart was hurt And did not deserve to be so cursed But the love he had for someone else Caused me to make a dark love spell

It kept really well until today

I poured it out to display Knocking it down the wishing well I ruined my dream and my spell

The scrying bowl Vision rapidly faded And now it seems my time was wasted Here's hoping he shows me one true love Or will I have to mix potions in My Jug

Maybe I should stand aside

And even be my own true guide

Try winning now a new lovers heart

while wishing him well while were apart.

I felt really well until today

I poured my heart out to display

I ruined the Magic of my spell

Knocking it down the wishing well.

Three Parts

 Three parts Sand and one of Cement

With added ballast to show that we meant

The foundation and Footings of True love

Would stay strong and stand proud with us

Standing on stone and solid ground

Would be the base from which we were found 

Nobody gave help "We built it from scratch

It came from desire with a love heart attached

Three parts Sand and one of cement

Mixed with water and our intent

To make us stronger than paper and Glue

The strength of Us "Yeah just Me and You"

We didn't need to get permission

To raise a family while on our Mission

To Share the love formed from our tools

The pavement the road the family jewels

People often said " How do you do it"

You would not need to ask if you had been through it

Its Hard work and a skilled craft

Building Family and Friends meant to last

Three parts Sand and one of Cement

With added ballast to show that we meant

The foundation and Footings of True love

Would stay strong and proud with us

People will recognize the lines on your face

 The Foundation you use just cant erase

The love and hard work above the ground

Will always be there forever Found

Three parts Sand and one of cement

Mixed with water and our intent

To make us stronger than paper and Glue

The strength of Us "Yeah family too

Painted Lady

 Red, yellow, black and blue

Soft wings flying into view
So many colors that flutter by
Words to describe, Our Butterfly

Little wonders, how they gleam
Living out a painted dream
Red Admiral Holly Blue
Tortoise Shell and Monarch too


Oh, the butterflies, they dance and soar
To the Buddleia at my back door
Colorful and cabbage white
Joy reflected taking flight


Faint breezes blow as they pass through
Whispering secrets, fresh and new
They wait so long to spread their wings
But when they do, my heart just sings

A silent song of gentle grace
Leaving smiles upon my face
Orange Tip Swallow Tail
On the wind they gently sail

Oh, the butterflies, they dance and soar
To the Buddleia at my back door
Colorful and cabbage white
Joy reflected taking flight

From a tiny chrysalis, a world unfolds
Stories whispered, brave and bold
Each a masterpiece, a fleeting art
A gentle rhythm in my heart


Oh, the butterflies, they dance and soar
Bringing beauty to my door
Small, large, or a medium size
Joy reflected in their eyes

Wings of wonder, light and free
Nature's gentle melody
Flying high for all to see
A painted lady with Honey Bee

Oh, the butterflies, they dance and soar
To the Buddleia at my back door
Colorful and cabbage white
Joy reflected taking flight

Dragon Knights

 Once upon a time in days of old

The maids were pretty and there knight so bold

Maidens would swoon when he came in to view He was focused and ready for his debut He always noticed the row of maidens But had just one single declaration To slay the dragon in the far away land And come back to claim the princesses hand

It came to pass both night and day

The Dragon kept his love at Bay

His true appearance and real life hidden

From The The Kingdom forever now forbidden So off he rode on his brave journey The princess thought him almost worthy Her heart belonged to one who was cursed The dragon, the knights new quest and thirst When a sudden fear hit her heart Did the knight know where to start? She knew the dragon once long ago He wasn’t bad , he was once her beau

It came to pass both night and day

The Dragon kept his love at Bay

His true appearance and real life hidden

From The The Kingdom forever now forbidden

While the princess paced around The knight was tracking the dragon down He wandered near and far away Not knowing where the dragon lay The princess saddled up her mare And hoped she’d find her beau somewhere She hurried near and far away Not giving the Knight a chance to slay

It came to pass both night and day

The Dragon kept his love at Bay

His true appearance and real life hidden

From The The Kingdom forever now forbidden

Surrender knight the dragon roared Do it now you have been Warned The brave knight fought with shield and sword Not knowing the dragon could transform The knight fought hard to no avail He had to give up he knew he had failed Just then the princess joined the two And the dragon transformed, her lover true.

It came to pass both night and day

The Dragon kept his love at Bay

His true appearance and real life hidden

From The The Kingdom forever now forbidden

They made a pact to keep their distance The kingdom not knowing of the dragons appearance And to this day with hand on heart They vowed to make a brand new start

Once upon a time in days of old

The maids were pretty and there knight so bold .

Constant Memory

 Do the memories of me still linger in your mind ?

"Is the feeling that you had" ,somewhere you can’t find ? Do you remember our first dance, Or has the moment just drifted past

I am living for the moment when Your mind remembers me once again What a blessing for us to remember and share The love in our hearts ,to prove I care

Are the memories now somehow fleeting ?

Your heart next to mine still beating I don’t remember the time or day When bitterness eroded your past away You look at me now with curious eyes I’m praying you see me without your minds lies Unable to recall the love we’ve known Each loving embrace that we have shown I am living for the moment when

Your mind remembers me once again What a blessing for us to remember and share The love in our hearts ,to prove I care For these moments that once starred in our lives You carry the vows that make me your wife I try and push through all these dark days For moments of hate to be erased I will be your constant memory Even if and when you don’t know me I will never go and leave your side You have always been my friend and guide

I am living for the moment when Your mind remembers me once again What a blessing for us to remember and share The love in our hearts ,to prove I care

I have to trust the path ahead The great journey Let it be said That you and I will see this through Even though it seems like Déjà vu.

What a blessing for us to remember and share The love in our hearts ,to prove I care

Straight Line Speed

Pole position is the aim

Giving my all is the Game

Cutting corners and opening up

The straight line speed will win the Cup 

Playing Eff  one sounds on the way to the track

My heart beats faster to Fleetwood Mac

The race crew ready in the pit lane

Singing along to Mac and the Chain

Running through the shadows singing together

The smell of petrol fumes and burning leather

Leaving the pit for a practice lap

Make up the time yeah decrease that Gap

Pole position is the aim

Giving my all is the Game

A laurel leaf hung around my neck

Before the day a physical wreck

These Formula ones like lightning Bolts

Gleaming and sleek just like Colts

The Horse Power of these machines

will take me far beyond My dreams

The turbo engine tort and tight

The Aerofoil resisting flight

Cutting corners and opening up

The straight line speed will win the Cup

Aerodynamic close to tar

A wonderful sight a Supercar

All a Driver wants is to win or place

When the checkered flag waves end of race

2 Tire stops are the plan to start

If the weather holds and plays its part

Starting on slicks and hope they last

Under heavy braking but cant get passed

Pole position is the aim

Giving my all is the Game

Cutting corners and opening up

The straight line speed will win the Cup

The plan is always build a gap

With tenths of seconds every lap

If a Yellow flag slows me down

It might mean I'll lose my crown

The final lap is within sight

The apex corner makes me fight

These tyres lose grip on every turn

The Rubber is slick but starts to burn

The pit crew radio says to slow down

But I wont respond or lose my crown

The Checkered Flag ends the race

And I slow down to take my place

On the podium I take a bow

Shake champagne all over now

The crowd applaud the perfect chase

And the fastest Driver in the G.P race

Waving to the crowd on my victory lap

I will wear the Laurel and Grande Pree Cap

Pole position is the aim

Giving my all is the Game

Cutting corners and opening up

My straight line speed just won the Cup

Telegraph Strut

 On the street you look so dapper

That titfer tat a trilby capper

Smashing the blue tie and tonic suit

Your baggy strides and daisy roots

Cha Man Cha Man Cor blimey Gov " 

Strutting down to the Telegraph

Buy a pint and chaser of Rum

Your utopia will soon come

Connect with your people down cold harbor lane

Play some dub  while playing the game

"Dominoes" The shout goes out

A double blank could take me out

Jump on the bus the number tree

To grab some goat and hot curry

Then down to Stockwell to place a bet

Long shot with the bucket but he aint dead yet

Cha Man Cha Man Cor blimey Gov " 

Strutting down to the Telegraph

Buy a pint and chaser of Rum

Your utopia will soon come

Luff boro Junction is calling  I

 Me and me brudder rasta far I

A blues club jam the place to be

Our Reggae Dub and ska for free

Don't take it as red but there's no doubt

Jerk chicken is what its all about

The carnival is coming soon

We can dance all night to Bob Marley Tunes

Cha Man Cha Man Cor blimey Gov " 

Strutting down to the Telegraph

Buy a pint and chaser of Rum

Your utopia will soon come

Let it be said its not the same

The afro beat or calypso cane

I cant limbo as lean no more

We cant go back to how it was before

Brixton and fun in Brockwell park

The reefer man him baiting shark

Catch a fire with him crew

Looking sharp in shiney shoe

Cha Man Cha Man Cor blimey Gov " 

Strutting down to the Telegraph

Buy a pint and chaser of Rum

Your utopia will soon come

Memories are made to last

We strutting the lane but not too fast

Wishing and hoping the day soon come

Utopian paradise mixed wit rum

Back to Jamaica and Sunny shores

Retirement plan for us for sure

Palm trees Sun and Scirroco breeze

Knock dem coconut from those trees

Cha Man Cha Man Cor blimey Gov " 

Strutting down to the Telegraph

Buy a pint and chaser of Rum

Your utopia will soon come

Swaying along to Sam and Dave

A Blues combo or all night rave

We know how to live it up

Shake out ting and erupt

Red, Gold and Green wave that flag

Roll that spliff and take a drag

The Sun will set to reveal the Moon

Enjoy the Blues and Reggae tunes

Heist and Getaway

 

Well what a story I have for you And one that maybe quite eye opening too So please be careful and take heed And one day you yourself might succeed It started with a mighty plan One that we could all understand There were four of us that figured it out The greatest heist that folk would talk about The day was sunny and very warm The bees were buzzing in their swarm We were ready to take the prize to collect bags of swag of great size Arh yes we had guns but no bullets though No one was to get hurt in our game show We got the loot and headed for the door Where our getaway driver was for sure But we had a shocker as we left As the driver was gone ,we were bereft Where and what were we to do , Looking at each other Not one of us knew So ski masks off we all hopped on The mobility scooters one by one They were quite fast I must confess But not fast enough which caused us stress The police were on us in a flash The handcuffed us and took our cash The point of this story is Don’t let your getaway driver take the piss Leaving us stranded like he did We got nicked while he ran and hid But we’re still mates all of us Jail isn’t fun but we mustn’t cuss Times a great healer so they say And they say too that crime don’t pay Forgive and Forget is our motto now As we got too old to hold a job down So hear me now and I’ll say no more The balls in your court that’s for sure If you get into our line of business Pick your driver with awareness

Life Goes On

It’s quite lonely while I sit and watch I hear the ticking of the Mantel clock Every day and every lonely night

I try and make all things feel so right.

Cars pass back and forth on my street

Making me wonder who they may meet

outside my window life goes on

While I'm inside watching the great beyond

Do they have somewhere else to be None of them will ever meet me The mobile jungle out on the street Have their own shadows and drums to beat All strangers to me as they go by looking down missing the bluest of skies Missing natures beauty and reality In our worlds wondrous tapestry

It’s quite lonely while I sit and watch I hear the ticking of the Mantel clock Every day and every lonely night I try and make all things feel so right.

I guess there are many just like me Who sit inside and often see The rat race maze powered by greed Souls fail to see wild flowers and seed The beautiful scenery outside is lost To a concrete waste of brick and dust Some fail to make it through the rough While others cry when it gets tough It’s quite lonely while I sit and watch I hear the ticking of the Mantel clock Every day and every lonely night I try and make all things feel so right.

Ticking away the moments and days

Time moves on in mysterious ways

My window is my favorite view

As I recall my Days with You

Looking Glass

 Like a Ship that sails through the looking glass

Or Books that open into the past

We wander through from life to death

We spend the money till nothing left

Children running through the wild

Doors are bolted while windows barred

Freedom arrives but at a price

Have you enough? "then throw the dice"

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Choose every day which path to take

The hungry heart or the perfect steak

Getting old while you stay young

Seems your path has only just begun

Bite your lip or swallow the truth

Do it now while in your youth

For you will find its too late one day

and all your offspring will have a say

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Young or old, rich or poor

Fight the fight again once more

Be the one who steers the boat

The captain of courage who keeps it afloat

Were heading upwards toward the Sun

Its time to join in the pilgrims fun

You know you have been there before

But this time your rowing away from the shore

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Your government may plan and scheme

They are out to ruin all your dreams

Are you scared? and do you not care

Then bide your time at life's fun fair

Laugh out loud and have that fun

In a world where its banned for everyone

Yeah laugh out loud and have your fun

This party for us has just begun

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Life is for living and dying at best

The generation game no less

I really wish we could keep score

On all the evil at my door

This song is meant to make you think

This song will make you turn to drink

Another round barman the regulars shout

Before the lefties turn us out

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Doo wop love

 Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo 

Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo

Oh Nicki Your Love came at a time

Just as my song had started to rhyme

every time I have a thought of you

I sing Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo

Wo oh wo oh Your my hero

Your love hit me like cupids arrow

You made an old heartache drift away

So now I Doo wop a diddy diddy every day

You took my life and turned it around

Turning my frown upside down

Now I have an extra wide smile

Singing Doo wop a diddy diddy every mile

This love we share is ours to keep

So glad we took this lovers leap

Nicki my heart will always be yours

Doo wop a diddy diddy always on tours

Forget the past and the blues 

While captured by our lovers rules

Doo wop a diddy diddy always yours

Out in the country, drivin the car

staying local or travelling far

We sing our songs while going real fast

Then slow down so the best songs last

We go Doo wop a diddy diddy doo wop a doo

Just us together yeah just Me and You

We Sing Do wop a diddy diddy Doo wop a doo

Along with the Magpies we salute to

We will continue to ride our gravy train

And Doo wop a diddy diddy over again

We will stay together until the end of time

Doo wop a diddy diddy one more time

Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo 

Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo

Oh Nicki Your Love came at a time

Just as my song had started to rhyme

Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo

Doo wop a diddy diddy just us two

Just us two together yeah just us two

Just us two together yeah just us two

Just us two together yeah just us two

Reflections

 My soul suddenly turned inside out

When I recognized You "There was no doubt"

My life flashed before my eyes

As I remembered You and our last goodbye

Your Face and smile familiar to me

Your hair now silver " Beautiful to Me"

Feelings have mellowed over the years

I react with a smile and then with a tear

You have nothing to gain after so much time

Our lives have been lived " You were out of my mind"

Now standing on the beach where we once stood

Not wishing or hoping as its not good

I knew I loved you way back then

We were young and innocent school day friends

Keeping us secret You arranged blind dates

I told my mother we were just mates

I could only arrange a meet from distance

You became a purpose of my existence

I recalled our meetings at the park

Where cupids arrow would hit its mark

The tip was sharp and missed you completely

Instead it rebounded and surely hit me

You have nothing to gain after so much time

Our lives have been lived " You were out of my mind"

Now standing on the beach where we once stood

Not wishing or hoping as its not good

My passion for you grew so much stronger

And over long months i would wonder

If you would think of me as so much more

Not just the neighbor living next door

Remembering those long summer days

The afternoon glow and evening haze

Surfing the waves at Miami beach

You riding that board in sizzling heat

When fun in the sun came to an end

I waved you goodbye and so long friend

Realizing our hearts were not as one

The time of our lives surely are done

Too much water under the bridge

Too much of a breeze over the ridge

We are so much older now

No turning of tide or time somehow

So asking if this was surely a sign

I would have to say No it seems such a crime

Trying to catch up or taking steps back

Is not for me and going off track

You have nothing to gain after so much time

Our lives have been lived " You were out of my mind"

Now standing on the beach where we once stood

Not wishing or hoping as its not good

The moment that you noticed Me

Your face and smile set my heart free

We are so much older now

Can not engage no way anyhow

Wishing and hoping to re-ignite

Its too late now to lighten my life

We could  arrange a meet from distance

To become a purpose of our existence

See You later if you stick around

Its nice to see you back in this town