Mr Nice Guy

He’ll open the door for you with a loving smile

They’ll be no fake tears like a crocodile

When you walk on the pavement he’ll walk by the road

If you’re carrying bags he’ll be there to lighten the load

Chorus

Mr Nice guy will always be by your side

Offer advice while everybody else hides

Mr Nice guy doesn’t want anything in return

He’ll simple smile and say that’s a lesson to learn

Mr Nice Guy is very few and far between

The greatest gentleman you ever have seen

He’ll pick you up when you’re feeling down

Make you laugh and pretend he’s a clown

Be your go to when you have a tear in your eye

Tell you the truth when all you’ve heard is a lie

Bridge

A man so kind he’ll charm you with all his whit

The candle won’t blow out it will always be lit

He’ll be your brother and father all in one

Have a tissue ready, when you need a shoulder to cry on

A special kind of friendship unheard of these days

You’ll love him forever in different kind of ways

How I miss your love

I thought that you would always be by my side

You would show me the way, be my spiritual guide

Now you’re gone all I want to do is hide

How I miss your love

What I would give just to hold your hand

Ask you things that I don’t understand

Tell you the future and the life I’ve planned

How I miss your love

When I was down you were the brightest light

You taught what was wrong and what was right

Always stay strong and don’t give up without a fight

How I miss your love

An emptiness that you have left behind

Your memory lives on you were beautiful and kind

I’ve searched this land but another you I can’t find

How I miss your love

I still expect you to come walking through the door

In conversation with everyone, you holding the floor

I can only hope and pray one day they’ll find a cure

How I miss your love

Thinking of Others

As winter approaches and Christmas draws near

Some people have no-one, they have lost their cheer

A helping hand can be all that they need

Make someone happy and do that good deed

Chorus

Thinking of others at this Christmas time

Playing games with strangers, singing festival Rhymes

The community working giving all that they can

Bringing together every woman and man

Thinking of others this wonderful Christmas time

A little boy at school who doesn’t believe in Santa Clause

Never given a present, there’s been a greater cause

Like having hot water, and food on the table

Doesn’t know the story about the baby and the stable

Everyone let’s celebrate and show people that we care

Make sure everyone’s involved let’s have no-one spare

Take someone’s hand and show they’re not all alone

Make someone’s day and call them on the phone

Bridge

This year let’s give to others less fortunate than ourselves.

This year we can be Santa and his helping elves

It’s not what you buy or it’s not what you receive

It’s about helping others, those that are in need

Trying to survive day after day

Hoping to provide this Christmas Day

Chorus

Thinking of others at this Christmas time

Playing games with strangers, singing festival Rhymes

The community working giving all that they can

Bringing together every woman and man

Thinking of others this wonderful Christmas time

Dick Whittington – Liverpool Empire

I was a bit sceptical going to watch the pantomime this year, as I felt last year’s wasn’t great.  Thankfully I did, as this year Dick Whittington has everything you want in a panto and more!

Right from the start it hit you with a song we all know and hands were clapping and feet stamping as Leanne Campbell, with ease, talent and enthusiasm, sang the first hit song.  Leanne had great chemistry on stage with the leading male Kurtis Stacey, not being a soap fan wasn’t sure who he was.  After watching him today I can tell you who he is and what he is.  He has great stage presence and has a fantastic voice and threw Leanne around, in the dance routines, like he should be next on Strictly Come Dancing!  Kurtis and Leanne complimented each other perfectly.  Eric Potts provided wonderful entertainment, as the traditional male dame and managed a few add libs, which is always a winner for me in panto.  His side kick Jack, not sure of real name, was perfect for the role.  He interacted with the audience with ease but did get upstaged by a young local boy called AJ, who told the audience all about the titanic disaster, cue the soundtrack from the orchestra and ‘Jack’ miming the boat scene, beautiful!  Sally Lindsey was very good in her role and seemed to enjoy the sponging ‘Jack’ a little too much!  Peter Price provided his usual strong performance and can still belt out a tune, although forgetting a line was quickly pounced on by Eric Potts and it was a joy to see the cast laughing at Pete’s expense.  The rat character created the perfect ‘baddy’. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the cast enjoy themselves on stage.

The dance routines were very well thought out and cleverly had enough slap stick in one dance routine to make children and adults of all ages laugh.  Having said all that, the person who thought of doing the 3D part of the show should be given the freedom of the city.  This was a fantastic idea and had children around the theatre gasp in amazement. 

In conclusion, this has been the best pantomime I have seen for a number of years.  Traditionally poor jokes that the cast delivered with the usual ‘I know it is poor but laugh anyway’.  Enough innuendo to keep the adults amused especially during the sausage scene!  A great family day out and I couldn’t recommend it anymore.  If you haven’t seen it yet you must go.  I’m hoping to go again after Christmas.

Frank Sinatra 100 years celebration event:

What promised to be the event of all events, celebrating an icon in the music industry, sadly started 30 minutes late.  We were given no real explanation except that it was a situation ‘beyond our control’.  The organisation of this event was bordering on the ridiculous.  I have never seen so many people queue to get a drink! 

Thank goodness for the acts and the very talented and amazing vocalist Alan Cross.  I’ve not come across him before but I certainly will again.  The man oozes class and his vocal range caresses each note without hesitation.  Just when you thought the entertainment couldn’t get any better on walks a man who I watched on a TV show at the beginning of the year, George Gallagher.  This guy truly is has a voice ‘Old Blues Eyes’ would have been proud to have.  I would certainly pay good money to watch these two gentlemen perform their own ‘Rat Pack’ show.

The dance troop, who popped up from time to time were good but felt that the layout of the room didn’t do them justice.  The dancer, who performed Mr Bo Jangles with Alan Cross was very good but felt she needed to have on a suit and a hat to give it that bit of extra class.  The ‘Burlesque’ dancer was fine but coming on for a second time seemed pointless, as we had seen all her moves the first time.  The accompanying quartet was good, producing some very good harmonies. 

To sum up, a great night of entertainment that could have easily been ruined by the organisation of the event.  The rendition of New York, New York is still ringing in my ears.

Don’t run away

Don’t be scare of the past

Look to the future

I know its hard now

But it will soon be over

Take what you have

Be proud of who you are

Listen to the advice

You’ve come so far

Chorus

Don’t run away don’t you dare

There are people around who really care

They’ll show their support, they’ll be by your side

Holding your hand, beaming with pride

Don’t run away it’ll turn back the clock

Search for that someone that will unlock

What ever you need you can borrow

Don’t run away you’ll always have tomorrow

Everyday a challenge

Sinking below the line

Don’t want to escape

Don’t have a choice

Try and move on

Where are you going?

Life behind the smile

We’ve no way of knowing

Bridge

You life is tough no one is denying, your life is rough but no more crying

Please don’t run away, save your strength for another day

Tears of Joy

From the moment I laid my eyes on you I knew what love meant

I held you close to my body and smelt your perfect scent

I put my hand behind your head and you slowly peeked at me

The most beautiful girl in the world, know one could disagree

A bundle of joy, a miracle, quite simply the definition of happiness

An overpowering emotion that I never thought I could express

My eyes filled up, a tear was shed, and my heart did exactly the same

Now the most difficult part of all, giving you the perfect name

I never believed in princesses until I saw you that special day

Let me take you to our castle and only a prince will take you away

I will gladly sacrifice everything I have to give you the very best

When I look back on my life, with you, I know I’ve been truly blessed

I’ll be here

In the coldest night I’ll keep you warm

I’ll be your shelter in the wildest storm

When you need to talk I’ll listen to you

I’ll be here waiting, right on cue

When you’re feeling weak I’ll be your strength

I’ll keep negative energies away at arm’s length

If you need to get out we’ll go for a walk

I’ll be here, if you need to talk

 When you are tired and you’ve lost all hope

You won’t be alone as together we’ll cope

We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, we’ll shed a tear

I won’t let go, I’ll always be here

Rise Up

A movement that started many years ago

When the world seemed defeated, at an all time low

They struck unknown and attacked the innocent crowd

Silence tore the world apart; the message was clear and loud

Chorus

Rise Up, stand up, don’t be scared

We all have a voice that needs to be heard

Rise Up, stand up, don’t be scared

No one owns this planet, it should be shared

Can we all just get along I’ll continue to plea

One voice is needed, solidarity is the key

What is the answer to yet another innocent attack?

Do we just stand bye or do we regroup and fight back?

They hurt us all on that fatal day, a day we will never forget

We can’t go on living in this terrorism roulette

Bridge

One world we need to unite

Change the attitudes with no more fight

Tonight we hold on to our loved ones a little while longer

Keep them in our hearts as the world becomes stronger

Searching for that hero to stand up and make a stance

If the world and humanity is to win then this is our only chance

Hurt

I may not be bleeding but inside I feel pain

You said you would be there but you’ve let me down again

Another broken promise, another careless lie

I try and move on but my mind keeps asking why

Do you know what you are doing? Is it simply a game?

Your excuses keep coming but they’re becoming rather lame

I gave you my time when you needed it the most

But when I needed you, you suddenly became a ghost

Chorus

You hurt me inside

But you won’t see me cry

Your words are empty promises

Why can’t I say goodbye

The feeling won’t go away

It’s stays for while

The heart wants to give you chance

But my head is in denial

Bridge

Something you said last night suck in my mind

I saw who you are, why was I so blind

You didn’t know I was listening when you said those words about me

If someone had have told me I would have had to disagree

How could you be so hurtful after everything I’ve done?

My mind was so alive but my body had gone numb

Fly Away Child

You’ve found your wings and now you have flown

The bravest little boy we have ever known

A struggle you should never have had to fight

No more pain now you’re on your eternal flight

You’ve touched so many hearts in your short stay

You will always be remembered each and every day

Many tears will be shed throughout the land

People rallying round to offer a supporting hand

You smiled and laughed until the very end

You’ve lost your battle but won many new friends

Know doubt you’ll be making friends above

Looking down on us with nothing but love

Why was someone so young taken away again?

Tears from heaven will bring the pouring rain

Be safe tonight child above the moonlit sky

Our love, tears and thoughts with you as you fly

NQT

A dream you had since you were a little kid

To have a job that you adore

Everyday you count your lucky stars

But teaching is much much more

From day one at Uni it was all about a file

Will you get all the standards met?

The stress, the workload and the time

And you haven’t met the class yet!

At the end of Uni you get your first job

Think storage and head off to Ikea

The excitement builds for the first day

What to do now?  You have no idea

Six weeks in and the marking is piling up

Your social life has taken a dent

School work constantly on your mind

From the everyday planning to the assessment

Christmas arrives with the madness that it brings

The children are all up the wall

Your looking forward to your two week break

 You’ve survived the Autumn Fall

Back after the break and not much changed

The hours are wasting away

Working non stop from dusk till dawn

Always working and no time to play

Workload increases as reports to write

Saying the same thing on everyone

Looking back, how did you survive?

Because you don’t know where the year has gone

Does it get easier you ask yourself?

As the summer sun finally comes out

You have to reapply for your own job

What’s that all about?

You luck is in and you have another year

You now know what to expect

The year is basically all the same

You are delighted with the planning you kept

It does get easier the old timer says

You just learn how to prioritise

Seeing those children grow and learn

Now that’s the ultimate prize!

Love on the dance floor

The dance floor is calling you move to the beat

You can hear the sounds pumping in the middle of the street

The music pulls you closer and it opens the door

Your body is moving to the beat on the dance floor

Chorus

Feel the beat

Hit the floor

Show your love on the dance floor

Hold on tight

Turn around

A long lost friend you have found

A gentle kiss

You’re on track

Feel her hands caress your back

Keep her close

Don’t let go

She’ll be the one don’t you know

The dance floor is filling the crowds are moving in

The moves you are performing are surely a sin

You look left, you look right, you look to the air

Your eyes meet the one and you can’t help but stare

The room becomes dark with the occasional light

Our bodies embrace and the kiss feels so right

People all around yet we feel all alone

My heart is racing like an unstoppable cyclone

Nan’s Ghost

I had a dream about you that I’ve never had before

You were walking towards me, pointing towards a closed door

Your smile was warm and I longed for your embrace

You wrapped your arms around me and I was in a happy place

You whispered in my ear and told me everything would be ok

Telling me you were with me every single day

Just to hear those words spoken filled my empty heart with love

I knew that everything would be ok, as you looked down from heaven above

I hope I dream about you again tonight, as I miss your loving smile

My wish is to be reunited with you but that won’t be for a while

I know I was only ten when you died but you left a whole in my heart

Our life together cut short, it was far too early for you to depart

I hope I’ve made you proud, as my journey has taken many directions

The mistakes that I’ve made, I’ve turned them into positive corrections

You last saw me as a loving boy and now I am a man

It’s sweet dreams for me tonight and I hope to see you later Nan

Somebody’s Child

I cried when I saw the picture flash upon the screen

A picture that should never ever have to be seen

A child lying lifeless, washed up upon the shore

Know one could have known what his life was like before

His parents unknown trying to escape from a war torn land

Something many of us will never understand

Desperately praying their child finds a new peaceful life

The husband shaking, consoling his devastated wife

An electric shock to the system meaning we all have to act

The world should unite to form a revolutionary pact

No more blaming immigrants and asylum seekers too

Pawns in a political game played by the political few

Goodbye little one you will have changed the human race

Unfortunately your precious life we can not replace

Sleep tight up there and look down from heaven above

The world stood still in mourning showering you with their love

I don’t understand

Just an ordinary day

You had nothing new to say

I asked you how you’ve been

A conversation you weren’t keen

I simply tried to talk

You got up and went out for a walk

Chorus

I don’t understand

What I’m meant to have done

All the arguing

Now we’re back to square one

You said that you trust me

You said you believe

Why have you gone?

Why did you leave?

The house now feels so cold

I’m all alone and feeling old

There’s an emptiness inside

That I’m struggling to hide

There’s a cold side to the bed

Tell me was it something I’d said

Bridge

What have I got to do to make you come back?

We need to get out lives back on the same track

I thought you were going to be the one

This is a game I haven’t won

Trying to come to terms with this

But it’s you I really miss

You won’t give me a second glance

I just want one more chance

Feel Alive

You make me feel alive

You make me feel like I’m 25

You put the spark in the flame

You are so cute when you say my name

I walk down the street

To a slightly different beat

Knowing you are in my arms

Couldn’t resist me and my foolish charms

Chorus

I can’t really explain

But trust me I won’t complain

 Because you make me feel

Yes, you make me feel

Yes, you make me feel so alive

And when it’s dark at night

You still shine so very bright

You give me that certain stare

Telling me that you will always care

People can see my smile

It’s not hard it’s as wide as the Nile

Everyone sees your glow

And falls in love with you, don’t you know

Whenever

It started out as friendship that nobody could deny

I thought I could hide these feelings but why should I try

Obvious from the start we had an instant connection

We had two different lives with their own distraction

Chorus

Whenever I hear your voice

Whenever I see your smile

My hear skips a beat no longer in denial

Whenever I feel your touch

Whenever I hold your hand

The feeling inside that no one will understand

As time goes by our feelings become clear

Our paths that were wide are now becoming near

The journey ahead we know will be hard to travel

But being with each our paths will begin to unravel

Bridge

I know we will come out victorious on the other side

Not religious but both have faith in our spiritual guide

I’ve waited an eternity for you to come along

I honestly never thought that love could be this strong

At night I close my eyes and all I see is you

I don’t know what the meaning of life is but mine is simple you

I can’t tell you

I remember the first day that we met

That beautiful smile I’ll never forget

You walked through the open door

Ripping my heart open to the core

I stared, didn’t know what to say

But I knew it was my lucky day

Chorus

I can’t tell you how I feel

I can tell you that it’s real

And it’s hurting me inside

Do I let the stars be my guide?

I can’t tell you how I feel

You have broken my heart’s seal

Do I hide these feelings forever?

But you never say never

I think of things that I need to say

A hundred times a different way

Over thinking thoughts in my head

All the things you could have said

Do I give up and finally say goodbye?

And continue to live a lonely lie

Bridge

I close my eyes and I see you sitting and smiling back at me

You can unlock my heart but you don’t know you have the key

I want to tell you what’s on my mind

But the courage I can not find

It ends up being turned into a joke

Hiding these feelings behind the smoke

The timing never seems just right

I just want to be able to kiss you goodnight

Searching for you

The minute I think I’ve found you an alarm vibrates inside

Telling me to move on and let this lovely lady step a side

Why is it so difficult? Why do I always compare?

No one realises every night I unconsciously play truth or dare

Fighting my emotions as I know the answer hidden in my soul

Always trying to be in control knowing I’ll never succeed my goal

Commitment escapes me as I continue to search high and low

My heart defenceless as it’s subjected to another fatal blow

I know I’ve met you as when we meet it feels perfectly right

But how to have the courage and strength to kiss you a goodnight

Timing is everything, as the clock ticks loudly once more

The searching maybe over and I can close the commitment door

Cross the line

Cross the line

When I see you my pulse races a warm feeling inside

I can’t help but stare uncontrollably my heart has never lied

I so want to be fearless and take the uncertain leap

But shadows on my mind tell me the mountain is too steep

Chorus

To kiss your lips

To hold your hand

To hope that you are mine

To rid the fear

To take the leap

To cross the vanishing line

Why couldn’t life be simpler? When is the timing right?

I want to be by your side in the everlasting night

Curling up on the sofa, our bodies entangled tight

You look so perfect to me in the perfect candle light

I don’t know how you feel, is this my imagination?

Give me a sign I pray to you, I need some more information

The path we have is clear, together is our destination

For you to move on without me would be total devastation

Bridge

I know that we are different

I know our hearts beat just the same

I know that time will reveal

I know I’ll never forget your name

She’s gone

I will always be there

Whenever you’re in need

I watched you grow so beautifully

From that tiny helpless seed

I’ve given you my friendship

But I wanted so much more

If you ever want to return

I’ll leave that open door

Chorus

She’s gone

Moved away

Won’t come back, not today

It hurts inside

My heart is bleeding

But I’ll never give up

I’ll always keep believing

I’ve wiped away my tears

It’s hard to see you go

I try to keep my chin up

But my heart is at an all time low

Just to hold your hand once more

To feel you next to me

I stare into your eyes

But it’s only friendship that you see

Bridge

Is it too late?

She could have been the one

I wish I could tell her how I feel

But now she’s gone

I would pick her up

When she was feeling down

I’d make her laugh

Pretending I was a clown

She would call me her other half

I felt I was her boyfriend

I was on to of the world

Now the world is about to end

Next

Wasting time just waiting for that one ray of sunshine

Another lifeless graduate to join the never ending line

They all look the same and tell me the same old story

They don’t want the hard work but they want all the glory

The days are getting longer as another hopeful passes by

Rejection they can’t take they just run away and cry

Built up by their families all wanting them to succeed

But we all know what they want – the fame and the greed

Chorus (1)

Another talent

Another hopeful

Another kid just wanting fame

You haven’t got it

You’ll never have it

I don’t even know your name

These corridors full of people who will never make the grade

There only hope is a summer in another Disney parade

Get your heads out of the books if you want to go far

Life experiences of ups and downs will make you a star

Bridge

Shouting next is becoming boring and tiring

I need someone to get my cylinders firing

Now I see her, someone different, she has that certain spark

A glimmer of light shinning through the endless corridor of dark

Her perfect hair, her perfect face a perfect combination

Can she act? Can she dance? She’ll be the latest sensation

Chorus (2)

She’s a talent

She’s our hopeful

Another kid just wanting fame

She almost got it

She’ll soon have it

I need to know her name

Everyday the same

We all get up early to do our daily chores

Ironing and washing and sometimes cleaning doors

Tidying up for the visitors we never do see

This isn’t living; this isn’t a future for me

Breakfast at 7 then a packed lunch in our hand

The routine I hate, why can’t they understand

I meet the same people and we say the same things

Are we just puppets performing boredom on strings?

Chorus

Everyday the same

Nothing happens here

Going through the motion

My life I have to steer

I have to escape

This world that surrounds me

I have dreams I wan to live

Why can’t they see?

My mum always saying ‘you’ll not amount to much’

Like a rabbit wanting to escape I’m trapped inside this hutch

A brother whose dreams were dashed early on

I still have hopes and dreams that haven’t yet gone

Bridge

This can’t be our lives, this can’t be our existence

I’ll fight the regime; I’ll show you my resistance

They all do a day job that they don’t really like

We can’t afford a car so dad’s out early on his bike

Tick tock of the clock a time bomb ready to explode

People walking down the same tireless road

Let you go

It’s the toughest decision I’ve had to make

But this is the opportunity you have to take

I can’t be the one who stops you and your dream

I don’t want to be the dam stopping your stream

Inside it’s hurting and I’m screaming my love for you

But on the outside I’m blank, wanting nothing from you

The tears I shed are memories of us leaving me

Your bright future ahead is all I want you to see

I have to let you go

I have to tell you lies

My heart is breaking

There’s grey in the skies

I have to let you go

Step to one side

I have to forget

You’re on another ride

I have to escape and find a way to move one

I keep looking around, pretending you haven’t gone

The pain of you leaving is crushing my heart

Why isn’t life simple?  Can we go back to the start?

Bridge

Will I ever see you again? Will our lives past once more?

I’ll always be here waiting ready to open love’s door

I can make it

They said I couldn’t do it, they closed every open door

Sometimes I was lonely, getting knocked down to the floor

They told me I was no good, didn’t believe I could play the part

Told me to go home, go back to the very start

I didn’t want to give up, kept holding my head up high

Wiped away my tears, didn’t want them to see me cry

I’ll continue to stand tall, take small steps each and every day

I’ll get that principal roll, live my dream soon on Broadway

(Chorus)

I can make it, I believe in who I am

I can make it, this is my perfect plan

There’ll be a bright star shining, the brightest star in the darkest night

I can make it

I can make it

I can make it

As another door closes, another one opens wide

I’m running round excited, my heart fills with pride

I’ve got to tell someone, got to tell my fantastic news

I’m becoming someone special, I read the audience reviews

Open your eyes

The world around us is crumbling

Giving us no hope of survival

But how can we stop this devastation

Is it true what was said in the bible?

Have we really lost our voice?

Are we too scared to say what is wrong?

People too scared to live

Why have we left it this long?

Chorus

Open your eyes

Try not to blink

See what’s going on

It will stop and make you think

Society is lost

Community now gone

Family torn apart

You’re not the only one

Bridge

It’s not too late to change the world that we live in

But who will step up and where do we begin

Why have we created a world full of greed?

Know one caring about tomorrow

Everyone wants everything in an instant

Bringing debt and more sorrow

If

If I held your hand would you hold mine?

If there was a queue to see you would you let me stand in line?

If I asked you out would you take the chance?

If the floor was empty would you be willing to dance?

If I ever let you down would you be able to forgive me?

If you close your eyes would you still be able to see me?

If I gave you my coat, due to the rain, would you accept?

If I bought you flowers would you say they were inept?

If I was going too fast would you slow me down?

If I made you laugh would you call me a clown?

If I smiled at you would you smile back?

If I booked us a holiday would you go home and pack?

If I climbed a mountain would you help me to the top?

If I offered you chocolate would you take the lot?

If I opened my heart would you look inside?

If my heart was lost would you be my guide?

I want to start a family

Seeing what other people have is hard to take in

I’d like a piece of what they have but where do I begin

The love that they have found inside each gently soul

Is something very previous and everyone’s life goal

I want to start a family

Pick my child up in my arms

I want to start a family

And discover their quirky charms

I don’t know if I’ll make it, don’t know where to start

I want to start a family

This is tearing me apart

I’m not saying it is easy but I’d definitely do my best

It takes over your life with no time for a rest

The loving smiles of joy that will never have a price

I’d give up everything, there is no thinking twice

I want to start a family

Play with my children in the park

I want to start a family

Tell ghost stories in the dark

I’m not sure I’ll be good at it but I’ll give it a try

I want to start a family

For this happiness you can’t buy

Bridge

I need to meet somebody who has the same values as me

To connect with someone’s soul, could this really be?

I want to start a family

Give my children a kiss goodnight

I want to start a family

Make this darkness turn to light

I believe this could happen, if I had only one wish

I want to start a family

I want to start a family

I want to start a family

Tomorrow

It only takes a second to spoil a moment in time

That negative phrase repeating, an uncaring hidden crime

Comments rattling around your head unable to escape

Too many things in its way can’t jump over the red tape

Chorus

Tomorrow is a brand new day filled with endless dreams

Loving smiles so warm they embrace the glowing sunbeams

Waking up next to the one you love starts the perfect day

My life now a wash with colour no longer a shadow in grey

Positivity ready to shine as tomorrow breaks the midnight

The morning rise comes and tomorrow feels so right

Too many people dragging me down need to move on fast

A friendship I thought was strong, now I know it will not last

Trying to move forward unnoticed but my life is like a statue

A gap in time, a moment’s hesitation is this the luck I’m due

Bridge

I want tomorrow now, Will tomorrow be never?

I want tomorrow now, I want tomorrow forever

Looking back I was foolish trapped in a life unknown

People trying to mould me wanting me to be someone’s clone

Now I’ve broken free there is nothing left to hold me back

My hopes and dreams back on tomorrow’s track

Escape

The highs become lows as the night begins to end

Searching for something to make the highs extend

You know it is wrong but the pull becomes too great

The urge too strong and now you will never have to wait

                     

A whirlpool of emotion swirling around in your empty mind

Love and happiness distant, an emotion you can no longer find

A lifeless bottle stands all alone, which you continue to fill

An empty promise to a friend, “no more swallowing the pill”

Tools that enable you to escape to a life you can only dream

Highs that won’t last, an explosion created, you begin to scream

Reality is that you always have to return to demon once more

A fight worth fighting, the nightmares rip you to your core

To carry on dancing with the demon not a crime but a sin

Taking that path of destruction surely no one will win

A poor decision is made, a moments high for a lifetime of low

Trying to escape like this is not the only way to go

5 more years

So we’ve had the election

The country has spoke

The blue team are in

No, please it’s no joke

They’ve promised more cuts

Privatisation of the NHS

People are not happy

The country in a mess

Education will be next

More ‘free’ schools on the way

Children don’t matter

The price we will have to pay

The poor still vulnerable

Food banks on the rise

No where to turn

More conservative lies

The north south divide

Continues to grow

The country on its knees

An all time low

People didn’t vote

Won’t matter they said

They couldn’t be bothered

To get up out of bed

People now rioting

Not getting the right press

This isn’t the answer

We all feel the stress

We have to move on

Five more years

We had our chance

Living with our fears

A referendum is next

But what will we do

Come out of Europe

Is that best for me and you?

Our children no hope

The future now grey

We had our chance

On Election Day

The C Word

Life suddenly taken out of your own hands

A journey taking you to undiscovered lands

Families becoming stronger uniting as one

Hoping and prayer that soon I will all be gone

Your greatest challenge, your toughest fight

Dark thoughts keeping you awake at night

The struggles, the turmoil that nobody sees

Another door to walk through without life’s keys

A writing blog gives you the chance to escape

Writing how you feel, the language takes shape

A message received and a friendship begun

One day we’ll meet up in the bright burning sun

Chemotherapy takes you to a place unknown

Your unenergetic body has finally flown

Each day a struggle, emotional and tired

Wishing to tell the cancer, “that’s it you’re fired”

Progress at last and a break on the horizon

Feeling better, your body is becoming less wizen

A loving smile back on your worn out face

Life so special now it’s time to embrace

Just like the wind life changes so quick

News approaches telling you you’re sick

Second stage and the cancer getting worse

Why were you stricken with this awful curse?

A tear for a friend who’s life has now passed

The love you showed will never be surpassed

The remaining three spent the day on the coast

Drinking malt whiskey and raising a toast

You stayed so strong right up to the finish

Your legacy lives and will never be diminished

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your story

May you always be crowned in inspiration and glory 

Waiting for Gateaux review

Review: Waiting for Gateaux

 

After seeing the posters and judging the title, I didn’t quite know what to expect for this show.  I knew it was a comedy but what type of comedy would it be? 

I can honestly say that there aren’t too many times I have laughed out loud in a theatre watching a show but I did at this, and on numerous occasions.  The witty one liners delivered beautifully by the cast.  Granted some of the one liners came and went with only a little titter but that’s the beauty when you think only a few people got the joke, made you feel special! 

Often in a comedy play the jokes are forced with the set up very obvious and of course there were some of these in this show but again with the delivery it only enhanced the joke.  The cast were very well suited to the parts they played and seemed a very close nit group.  The main male (Played by Andy Ford) character had an accent that made everything seem funny and his physical expression made him a joy to watch. 

All the female cast stood out on their own and you believed their character.  Pauline Daniels, as you would expect, delivered lines in a good comedic style that effortlessly flew off her tongue.  Lynn Francis was very entertaining and had great chemistry with Emma Lisi, who was the youngest member of the cast and looked like she had been acting for years.  Suzanne Collins time and again delivers a great performance, and thrives in the role of posh Sophie.

All in all if you want a good laugh then this is the play for you.  It gives you an insight into all those fitness class, diet classes and yoga classes.  If you are not on your feet at the end of the show then they must be nailed to the floor!

Where the Wind Blows

Like a balloon floating into the unknown

No one knows what the future holds

The opportunity has passed already flown

We continue searching for life’s golds

 

A Wind enraging like a ten force gale

A decision that needs to be made

Take a gamble now and pull the main sail

Hoping the wind will eventually fade

 

Swirling around a tornado approaches

Thoughts spinning effortlessly in your mind

An idea, a solution finally encroaches

You begin to steadily unwind

 

Life like the wind is unpredictable

A continuing journey that ebbs and flows

Like a myth or even a fable

Be adventurous and go where the wind blows

What I See

A dog walker walking her precious dog

A runner behind going for a jog

A simple ‘Morning’ and a friendly wave

Going under a bridge, like entering a cave

 

Pass another boat so lifeless and still

The breeze in the air gives the morning a chill

A farmhouse detached from the world around

Animals in the distance making animal sound

 

Trees over hanging like hands waiting to snatch

Fishermen on the bank waiting patiently for a catch

Houses behind a fence with eyes shining through

A boat approaches ‘Good morning to you’

 

A bend and a twist nearly at our destination

Full speed ahead without hesitation

A duckling swims by and greets us with a smile

It could be a crocodile if we were on the Nile

Passing me by

It’s not a race to see who wins

No prize at the end of the line

Not looking back to judge life’s sins

Searching for that unmissable sign

 

Keeping up with society and its rules

Chasing your tails, always wanting more

People taking time out, they’re no fools

Be adventurous, and open the country door

 

A simple walk along the canal side

The fresh air pounding your face

A spring in your step, a sudden glide

This freshness you can’t replace

 

Back in the city the dirt and smog

Running out of time, moving fast

Head filled with a timetable log

Life cut short, it won’t last

Broken Path

I didn’t say I knew, I just said I understand

How could I imagine life in your forgotten land?

I know times were tough but you stayed on so strong

You moved around not knowing where you really belong

 

Chorus

One step at a time, hold your head up high

The past has gone it’s time to say goodbye

Wipe away the tears, time to move on

At last the broken path has finally gone

 

The broken path behind you the cracks in the past

Life starting over and you’re throwing another cast

Cracks getting smaller now a river of stepping stone

Now the I has become we, you won’t face life alone

 

Bridge

Just try to hold on I’ll be there as soon as I can, hoping that I’ve got enough to be your only man

Our paths have reached a crossing, a fork in the road; let me help you lighten the load

 

We found each other alone as our broken paths met

The day in our hearts, the time we won’t ever forget

I’ll hold you hand tight and I’ll never let you go

We’ll make the path smooth, taking it nice and slow

Save the World

It seems such a difficult task but one that can be achieved

We all need to work together for our dream to be believed

A small kind gesture on your part can have a domino effect

But first we need to take time out, take time out to reflect

 

Chorus

We can save the world, it’s not too late to change

Start to do the right thing, at first it’ll feel strange

Respect your self before respecting others

Save the world now for our sisters and brothers

It’s about being kind and going that extra mile

Walking past strangers and giving them a smile

Changing your attitude and changing your mind

Open your eyes and see what you can find

 

Negativity is our enemy we must fight to erase from our space

Sometimes it’s difficult and we need to get out of this place

We can’t see the people it hurts they hide it well behind the tears

Be there for each other, no one should live with their fears

 

The next generation growing up living with our mistakes

In a world were some people give but everyone takes

Were being kind, selfless and generous is no longer the norm

The new world giving us a unstoppable hatred storm

 

Bridge

Help us all to do what’s right give people the chance to glow

Start by saying yes and not the never changing no

 

Chorus

We can save the world, it’s not too late to change

Start to do the right thing, at first it’ll feel strange

Respect your self before respecting others

Save the world now for our sisters and brothers

It’s about being kind and going that extra mile

Walking past strangers and giving them a smile

Changing your attitude and changing your mind

Open your eyes and see what you can find

Switch on the light

Another night, stars disappear

Clouds up above, the sky’s not clear

Shadows around, night closes in

Haunted thoughts, surely a sin

 

Chorus

Switch on the light let the light shine through

Switch on the light I’ll make it bright for you

The darkness has gone now let us both shine

Standing together now you are mine

Switch on the light let the light shine bright

Switch on the light the moment feels right

The shadows have passed they haunt no more

No darkness around now I’ve found the cure

 

Loneliness hit me, it hit me hard

You were gone, I put up my guard

No one allowed in, kept at bay

Broken heart, the price I’ll pay

 

Looked around, no-one stood out

Initial thoughts, I had my doubt

What I want, I didn’t know

Which way to turn,Which way to go

 

Bridge

Clouds have passed thunder rolled on by, only the sun left standing in the sky

Answers flowing fast in the light, no more questions no more asking why

 

Open your eyes, you will see

I’ve got a lock, you’ve got a key

Is this a start, a new beginning

No more losing, only winning

 

Chorus

Switch on the light let the light shine through

Switch on the light I’ll make it bright for you

The darkness has gone now let us both shine

Standing together now you are mine

Switch on the light let the light shine bright

Switch on the light the moment feels right

The shadows have passed they haunt no more

No darkness around now I’ve found the cure

Working 9 to 5

Starting as soon as you wake with lessons in your head

Automatic driving wishing you were at home in bed

School gates closed waiting for the madness to begin

Preparing your face for the lasting teacher’s grin

 

Not just a teacher but a parent, carer, doctor or nurse

Trying to achieve while the government tightens its purse

After school club takes the pressure away for a while

But then back at the desk with work that stretches a mile

 

If you have a family then they take second best

Your partner and your children beg you to rest

The unseen hours that tick away at your life

Governments stabbing you with the education knife

 

If we only worked 9 to 5 the job wouldn’t get done

We put in the hours so your children can have fun

Children learning to be the best that they can be

Everyone of them developing is all we want to see

 

League tables and lists have spoilt the profession

Targets and levels have become an obsession

We all fight to keep the enthusiasm alive

That’s why we never will work 9 to 5!

Set me free

I felt trapped in a cage, I couldn’t get out

Unable to scream, unable shout

Then I found you and you had the only key

Now I can fly, you have set me free

 

The world is the same place, but I see it differently

You made me open my eyes, you have me completely

With you I can fly as high as a bird

Flying with someone who showed they cared

 

The world’s colours blinding my opened eyes

No longer saddend, only happy cries

The cage has been opened and we now fly as one

All those negative thoughts, wiped, finally gone

 

My freedom flight is going to be long and fulfilling

On the world’s stage I now have top billing

Freedom has arrived without me paying a price

Set free forever, I didn’t need to think twice

Sleepless night

Another sleepless night

What did I do wrong?

Fell in love with the wrong girl

This night seems so long

 

The empty space beside me

Where you once lay

How could I have been so stupid

Tomorrow’s another day

 

I always thought you cared

But I was just a joke

Using me for your selfish gains

Now I am broke

 

You’re now fixed inside my head

Over thinking crowding my mind

Was I just delusional?

Or were you that unkind

 

Where do I go from here?

Crying myself to sleep

Trying to figure it all out

Counting endless lines of endless sheep

 

Do you know you have done?

Heartbreak isn’t easy to get over

Crushed my simple life

The highs only come when I’m no longer sober