A love in verse

No Complaints

2005-06-11
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I’m only cheerful cos I’m here 

In a room with you

Your sleeping breath is soft and dear

Your snores are graceful too 


Were I not here I’d be less glad

Not beating round the bush

Love doesn’t stop us feeling bad

And stressed by life’s long push


Love doesn’t turn us into saints

But I love you, you me

That’s all – enough though – no complaints

Just simply: let it be 


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Now you have made a great day.

As sleep draws curtains over Cassie’s mind

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When I remember boyhood dreams I’m sad

That all I would accomplish was not done.

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