croucheris2017

[croucheris2017]

WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN

ONLY JUST BEGUN??From West Drayton roots to Irish nights,We met where the skyline kisses harbour lights.Ate a Trump fish supper all aglow,Both laughing at the impending snow.You called it fate, I called it right,Six months later I was on a flight.Now I’m waiting three years down the road,For you to come and see how far our love has flowed.From Boracay vows in the sand,To holding an Aperol Spritz…

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DID I…. EVER?

DID I…. EVER?Did I ever tell you that I hate gardening,No matter what the end result,Did I ever tell you how much I love you,Enough to give your heart a jolt.Did I ever tell you how much I hate decorating,In an effort to create a bigger picture.Did I ever tell you enough to be sure,That you and I together are a far better mixture.Did I ever tell you that I hate plumbing,And mopping up the mess I…

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WALKING WITH MICHAEL

WALKING WITH MICHAELI walked a mile with Pleasure,Content to just pass some time.But when she left me I was none the wiser,As to why loving her was such a crime.I walked a mile with Sorrow,Chatting to myself all the way.But when I turned to her for sound advice,Sorrow had nothing to say.I walked a mile with Joy and Pain,Letting them both into my heart.But both of them reduced me to tears,For…

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MARATHON

MARATHONWhile through the miles you roam with me,Chasing dreams at your own pace.My garden’s blooming, growing wild,Hiding the past, leaving no trace.Cooking new recipes side by side,In every dish our love we hide.Life’s a marathon we run,Hand in hand under the sun.Your loving, sweet, sincere, and warm,Is helping me through life’s every storm.In your love I’ve found my calm,Soothing my aches,…

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ABSTINENCE

ABSTINENCEIf I could go through life not missing you,I think that I’d abstain.Because if I wasn’t missing you,I wouldn’t be longing to see you again.You mean the very world to me,You are the very air that I breathe.I wish that I was by your side,And never had to leave.They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder,And makes you love each other more.I know this is true because I worship you,And…

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CUP OF SEA

CUP OF SEA Let me share with you an analogy,Gleaned from life, scriptures and Psalm 23.Something to think about daily,That might actually set you free.You are holding a cup of coffee, When someone bumps your arm.You spill your coffee everywhere,And shout at them for causing you an element of alarm.But why did you spill the coffee?,“Because someone bumped into me before I could sup!!”Wrong answer,…

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STORMS

STORMS Storms never last, in Botolan,Bad times all pass, given time.Your hand in mine, stills the thunder,And you make my sun, want to shine.We’ve both driven down, bumpy roads babe,Sat by the beach, and sung sad songs.But every road we took, had silver linings,And love helped us right, all the wrongs.We both search for truth, up above dear,But clouds keep on brewing, overhead.The rains on our…

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PUROK 9 GHOST

PUROK 9 GHOSTIt’s been so long since I saw,Those familiar poles we knew.Symbols of our home sweet home,Painted Red and Blue.This long and winding road once more,Resembles a Snake beside the Sea.Testing my resolve at every turn,Daring me to break free.On through mountains, forests, and fields of rice,Relentlessly passing oceans of Trikes.I forge a path determined to be,Away from tourists on their…

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BANI TOAST

BANI TOAST Soft, what sweet aroma from yonder window breaks, Could it be fresh toast for me,Or the smell of bread that Maricel makes.Oh to be a bird on the wing,With the ability to soar through the sky.There but for the grace of god,Over a building site I might fly.For what good is a wind that bears no ill,When it ceases to blow a daffodil.The fragrance free yellow deity,That yearns to wander…

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SIX AGAIN

SIX AGAINAt a bar down in Bunratty,An old man one day walked in.And all the young ones thought he was off his head,As he stood by the fire and started to sing.At first there was laughter and mocking,With rolling eyes and a nod of the head.But silence overcame them when as if music was playing,They were drawn to what his soft words said.He said I’ll never again run through fields of Hay,Nor be…

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THE FALLS

THE FALLSGoodnight, Sweet Dreams, Drift away without a care.Let yourself be carried on the crest of a wave,To a better place, I’ll meet you there.Together we can make it,Do anything we set our hearts on.Go anywhere in the world we’ve yet to see,Before all our tomorrows are gone.We’ve been to faraway Islands,Climbed mountains and walked on idyllic beaches.Visited Temples and Shrines in Vietnam,And…

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DECISION

DECISION There are more questions than answers,Going on inside of our heads.Some deal with it and move on,Others waste hours contemplating in their beds.Indecision is the thief of opportunity,It can destroy your inability to go out and play.There will never be a second chance,To seize the one that got away.If you don’t make decisions, Others will make them for you.Friends, Lovers, Emoloyers,…

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VIRTUES

VIRTUES Patience visited me throughout my life, To say that good things come to those who wait.As long as we learn to grow slowly, Instead of rushing to open every gate.Peace came to me eventually,And taught me to remain calm on life’s stormy seas.Regardless of the chaos that ensued,Stand tall and never take any knees.Hope was always there for me,To reminded me that better times lay ahead.Always…

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JOURNEY

JOURNEY Maybe the best destinations,Are the ones you never meant to reach.The unexpected turns, the detours, That led you to a secluded beach.What about the paths you only took,Because life gave you no other choice. Remember how you overcame all the odds,Once you found your voice.Sometimes the most beautiful chapters begin in places,You never thought you’d end up in. Places you never thought…

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LIFE vs DEATH

LIFE vs DEATHWhat is death, this future we all share,Rabbits, Birds, Horses, Trees.The endless cycle we cannot break,Beyond comprehension of the Birds and the Bees.Everything we know and love,Must all too soon come to an end.There is no differentiation to be made,Between family, foe or friend.Petals wither on every flower,Grapes eventually shrivel up and die.The winds ensure cross…

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HOME ON THE RANGE

HOME ON THE RANGE Oh how I long for my former life,Riding the range, alone for days on end.Just me and Sparky, my old Colt,And Shadow, my only known friend.We used to sit and ponder, How great our lives could be.If we could only figure out,Which one was real, him or me.There were days spent on the run,Searching for just one drop of water.Nights spent sleeping under the stars,Dreaming of someone…

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ROUTE 66

ROUTE 66 Imagine if you will, the freedom of the road,On a machine no one else would dare ride.Nothing could stop us from having a good time,On a custom built Electra Glide.Feel the throb of that Milwaukee-Eight,Set to full cruise control.No Batwing Fairing to protect you,From the winds that make you whole.Set your sights on no return,As we roar off into the Sun.Bandanas and Ray Bans at the…