Eko on the move
Never pressed for stool
The darling of the nation
Elegant in motion
Like the beauty of an icing sugar on a cake
She adds beauty to the state
Like a tireless ox ploughing the fields
she harbours the burden of all it feeds
Not to her dismay
But to the glory that sets her high above the rest

Eko on the move
Never pressed for stool
The heart of the cart
Cautious in act
Like a skillful hunter she treads gently in the midst of hostile beasts
With the heart of a generous host she rubs her guest of their cold feet
She's the platform upon which our dynamism is exhibited
She's the destination that tickles our imagination
She's the land upon which all dreams could grow into reality
Fearless in the face of adversity
Eko on the move
Never pressed for stool
The avant garde of greatness
The custodian of success

He played his Eko Ranger twelve string guitar
As he puffed away on his capstan cigars
Finger tips stained a colour of yellow
This placid man always remained mellow
Bob Dylan hits he would often play
All through the night and into the day

~~Bob Dylan Songs~~

“Don't think twice it's aright”
“I'll be your baby tonight”
“Subterranean homesick blues”
“Tonight I'll be staying here with you”

Often he would travel from Harwich to Liverpool
His mother lovingly prepared vegetarian food
Dedication to his family in so many ways
Committed forever, till his final day

But now in silence his guitar remains
No longer caressed in heaven he plays
In peace with god his songs he will choose
We didn't know it was you we would lose

It was so sudden, over all these years
We never knew we could lose someone so dear
The pain amplifies into the stars above
Our hearts will always be filled with your love

Always endearing memories will never leave
I hear your songs from within my heart I retrieve
One last goodbye sent to above and beyond
For one last time we play the goodnight song

Dedicated to my brother John who passed away 11th September 2008
Written 2009

If I had a day extra
We would watch the glowing Eko masquerades
Dance to legends in our best attire
We would sing and dance everyday
In our ever flowing regalia.
We would sing our childhood songs like we don't care
Dancing in the rain like innocent children
We would walk naked with no shame and no fear
Tomorrow isn't promised, I wish I knew then.

If I had a moment extra
Before the earth called you home
I would kiss you without fear
Defile religious we hold dear
I would each second count
I would love you without doubt.

If I had a day extra