The soft late sun outlines the trees

Before its setting threads the sky

With cloud and gleam then going frees...

We’ll see the pains grow less

The rough skin disappear once more

Till, free and fit, you may address...

Years ago I used to feel

Cut off from the human race

Defiant though, I’d say “The deal

Is this – ...

That in the silence we once met

When hearts don’t speak or even see

Is strange – remember on the set...

A surly sod never content

Well almost never sad to say

Not that strife is his intent...

There is a lady I hold dear

So much in my heart she stars 

Angel’s eyes survey me clear...

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Say it’s sunny say it ain’t

Say the rain falls or it doesn’t

Say I’ve health – or a complaint...

When we talk of serious things

And you are fond with word and touch

A mighty pleasure through me sings...

Tomorrow came and went

The future slipped away

I spent my time intent...

These autumn days I’m chuffed inside

No chat about the ‘dying year’

Just how glad I am I’m here...