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MY SON
I close my eyes and I see you
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As little more than a babe in arms
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With the biggest gummy grin eve
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Aug 12, 2022
OLD FOUR-EYES IS BACK
Here I am again
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Returned from fighting with Fate
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And being soundly thrashed
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I find it's time t
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Aug 10, 2022
SEE THAT MAN
See that man with trembling hands
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And a distracted look in his eyes
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With his head ticking slowly
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Feb 12, 2022
NO MERCY
When young hearts break
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Tears fall like blood from an open wound
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And it feels as though Life its
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Nov 10, 2021
DEMONS
My demons and me
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Co-exist uneasily
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With blind intent
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And nothing meant
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They still influence
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Oct 4, 2021
I REMEMBER WHEN.....
My blood ran hot and fast
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And my lungs were still full bore
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With limbs as supple as water
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And
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Sep 15, 2021
THE DAWNING
The night people seep away
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Like water into soil
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Neither noticed or followed by anyone
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Road swe
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Jul 23, 2021
THINGS THAT NOBODY TOLD ME
Listen more than you speak
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And say less than you know
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Avoid those who would drag you
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Into thei
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May 18, 2021
THE IRATE WOMAN
He never worries
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No not him
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I have to do it all
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Chasing everything up
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Making sure things get
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Jan 30, 2021
IN MY MIND
There's a quiet murmuration
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Of figments of my imagination
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Dreams and broken notions
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Feelings a
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Jan 28, 2021
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