The patriot

That patriot said: “I love my country!
“It is the greatest place under the sun
“I’m proud to be one of this nation’s sons
“And nothing will take that away from me!”
What the hell is this? You must be joking
You haven’t said stuff like this before, pal
So why are we hearing this speech now?
I don’t believe the words you have spoken
A preach of faith or a saving of face?
Wake up buddy – You have nowhere to hide
There’s no escape – You can’t turn the tide
Your world’s ending at a rapid pace

So now you’re listening? Don’t make us gag
And come out from hiding behind that flag


23rd September 2004

How the hell did that happen?!

My girlfriend walked out on me yesterday
But strangely, I’m not overcome with grief
Even though she’s gone somewhere far away
I’m left more in a state of disbelief
I’m still wondering what the hell went wrong!
We spent many happy times together
Building up a romance that was so strong
So how could our love not last forever?!
I tell you, I’ve been cheated! I’ve been robbed!
Why did she want the change?! How should I know?!
Someone else will now be doing my job
And I’ve become useless – What a cruel blow

How the hell could something like this happen?!
My girlfriend’s dumped me for a lesbian!!!


23rd September 2004

Stop the world - I want to get off

Welcome to the world: Here we all hate you
Sorry but its true: You’re all stupid fools
This is our domain: We make all the rules
So this is what you are going to do
If you don’t get it no one’s on your side
As stupidity is our meat and drink
Before you open your mouth you must think
Or else you’re a target: And you can’t hide
We don’t care ‘bout you or how much you rock
It’s the truth so stop kicking up a fuss
And don’t think you can speak out against us
Because you’ll make yourself a laughing stock

Those are the rules: the master have spoken
But you won’t hear us say we were joking


9th September 2004

The dirge of the broken-hearted

I am the most hideous man on this planet
I’m a freak – unloved and unlovable
I can’t escape. Destiny has been set
But I don’t find this fate acceptable
Affection is the wine I want to sup
I declare that I don’t want to be alone
But people keep telling me to shut up.
Nobody wants to hear the monster moan
Nobody knows the pain of loneliness
And who’d want to be in my company?
They all say I’m just a freak and worthless
And I’m left buried deep in apathy

No one’s listening to these words I’m sending
Because monsters don’t get happy endings


Completed 9th September 2004

The hopeless romantic

I write excellent romance poetry
And women all love me for doing it
On moonlit nights, I got outside and sit
And count all the stars that shine before me
I’m not afraid to have my heart laid bare
I’ll do anything to make our love gleam
I’ll take you to town and buy you ice-cream
And then some chocolates for us to share
You name it and I will do anything
Picnic in the park, buying you roses
Even holding hands or rubbing noses
But it all doesn’t change a single thing

I do all the things that make people sick
All because I’m a hopeless romantic


3rd September 2004

Full moon rising

In this time in the cover of darkness
I feel a cold shiver run down my spine
And the warmth of your body next to mine
And the soft touch of your hand on my breast
I sense white satin but see only you
As we bathe in a shower of moonlight
I feel your heartbeat when I hold you tight
Give me your lips: I want to savour their brew
But when we are together in this way
It seems nothing else will make my head turn
The skies may collapse and the world may burn
But I won’t care when I’ve someplace to stay

But now, your head rests upon my shoulder
Thus making the world a lot less colder


2-3rd September 2004

Suicide is NOT the solution!

People say they lead a miserable life
Being dumped, broke or a drug abuser
But I say this: those people are losers
So put down that gun and put down that knife
Hear me out: All those morons just gave in
Don’t throw in the towel. Don’t moan and complain.
Life’s not easy but don’t fall down in pain
Don’t give up! If you can fight, you can win
Don’t think ‘bout putting a gun to your head
Because you certainly won’t get a prize
You do that you cut yourself down to size
There’s nothing cool ‘bout making yourself dead

Yes you can fall down when things are grimmer
Or you can stand up and be a winner


1st September 2004

12 months

Working hard at school: rolling with the blows
Getting great marks and seeing cool bands
And spending time with good friends – It’s all grand
So where the hell did those happy days go?
Somewhere along the way I got lazy
I wasn’t putting enough effort in
Away from the real world I started drifting
Now all is quiet – My friends don’t call me
Everything used to be going so well
So where did it all start to go so wrong?
Gone is the strong stride: Now stumbling along
It’s amazing to see how far I fell

In those twelve months everything turned around
My past life is gone – Never to return.


31st August 2004

Destiny

I’ve seen oceans turn into desert sand
I’ve seen great machines turn red with rust
I’ve seen whole kingdoms crumble into dust
Can’t recall the last time I’d grasped a hand
Once upon a time, the light I did see
I got a taste for it. Now I want more
So I’ve been hammering on every door
But nobody wants to listen to me
Thus, it’s been a while since I felt this way
It’s been a while since I felt this fulfilled.
Your presence may, or may not, be Gods will
But no matter, it is with you I’ll stay

I’ve been waiting a long time for this
To taste the lips of another in a kiss


31st August 2004

The Day U2 Saved my life

Another day without her is painful
I can’t believe how quickly it lasted
She used to think that I was really cool
Now all she does is call me a bastard
I must escape. I need somewhere to go
I need something to extinguish these blues
So I sought comfort in my radio
Where I heard a brand new song from U2
Bono proclaimed it a Beautiful Day
And suddenly I found myself smiling
I saw many reasons for me to stay
And now was the time to keep on moving

So what if the bitch still complains? Let her!
Thanks to this song, I feel so much better


23rd May 2004

The princess

In a place so far away, in a room
She sits, casting her gaze out the window
As she ties her hair in a satin bow
Her beauty is bathed in the light of the moon
Her lips are as red as a new born rose
And her eyes sparkle with the deepest green
Her voice is like a song from a sweet dream
And in a waterfall her blonde hair flows
Her soft skin is like the purest of cream
Her fingers possess the gentlest touch
And her gorgeous smile can say so much
But not everything is as it would seem

There are many things life doesn’t allow
I used to hold her hand but I don’t now


20th August 2004

The battle of Babylon

In a barren desert stands a city
Surrounded by stone walls eight feet thick
It is a place where war wages and flames lick
Total chaos rule and blood runs freely
The defenders stand ready at the gates
But it’s the inevitable they delay
The old order is crumbling with each day
The defenders fight but damnation awaits
The forces of darkness knock at the door
With their sharp blades and their insanity
Even though they want to crush the city
They promise a salvation – Rich by the score

The city won’t stop fighting for its lord
Although it’s future isn’t well assured.


15th August 2004

Don't walk out on me

If you plunge into the depths of despair
I will be there to catch you when you fall
You say that you’re alone: That no one cares
But my love will come to you should you call
Should the skies rumble and crack with thunder
I will keep you within my loving arms
Should the pain tear your pure heart asunder
I swear to keep you safe from any harm
And should you think the whole world’s against you
No force on earth shall stop my from running
Do not panic. My devotion is true
Just hold on my love for I am coming

In return there’s a message you must send
Say I won’t be alone ever again.


15th August 2004