My Friend.

I know you'd want me to be happy, that's just the selfless person you were,

But how can I be happy, when my future memories we cannot share.

My friend, you were our everything, our rock, our joy, our fun,

How can we go on living, when your life had barely begun?

Yet in the darkness I see light, it's like you are still here,

And I know if I ever need you, a sign will appear.

You're an angel up in heaven, that robin on the wall,

And I know that in my sorrow, you'll be there to break my fall.

Because, my friend, you see, you weren't just someone I loved,

You were someone I cherished, you were sent from above.

So your smile will go on shining, our memories will help me through,

Because my friend you are a part of me, and I am a part of you.

So when I cry I know, you're holding my hand,

And when I start to fall, I know you'll help me stand.

Because my friend I know, you are walking by my side,

And although I cannot see you, I know you'll dry my eyes.

Until we meet again, I'll carry on missing you,

But I'll put a smile on my face, in honor of you.

You were the bravest person I know, so strong, so kind, so smart,

And until we meet again, I'll carry you in my heart.

If there is one thing I know, it's this my beautiful friend,

I'll see you again, and that's when my heart will mend.

Nan & Grandad

Love is what brought you together

It's a bond that'll last, always and forever

It's amazing to see, the happiness you bring

Since you said 'I Do' and exchanged wedding rings

You have the most beautiful children, all of which you're proud

Not only committed to each other but your family you vowed

To protect, love and cherish, throughout the good and bad

Throughout the happy times and even through the sad

You've not always had a smooth ride, sometimes it's been rough

But you've held onto one another, no matter how hard or tough

Nan, you've been amazing, an inspiration to us all

And Grandad, your commitment, being brave and standing tall

Throughout all the hardships, there's one thing you'll always have

Each other and your family and for that I know you're glad

You've been married for 60 years and it's crazy to think

Grandad when you left Ireland, you'd marry a girl from Kings Heath!

But you're made for each other, an inspiration to me

After all of these years to still love each other passionately

You've seen your grandchildren grow up, your great grandchildren too

And I just wanted to say, we're all so very proud of you

You're the best grandparents I could ask for, way better than the rest

And because I have you in my life, I know that I am blessed

Happy Diamond Anniversary, I love you with all my heart

May you always be together and never be apart

The Darkness

in the darkness, and in the mist of it all
there's nothing left to do but fall
hold your barriers and keep note of your fears
or let it go and embrace your tears

let her in, let him out, start at the end
because the beginning is too fragile to mend
remember to feel with your heart
even when it feels as if it'll fall apart

nothing is certain, nobody is forever
break away or keep yourself together
foolish feelings are the worst kind
feelings in general are a trick of the mind

to die alone is your own selves blame
to feel beyond what is right is a shame
distance is what makes the heart grow fonder
distance is what makes us mature and get over

there are two sides to every love tale
ones from a woman the other from a male
girls see the beauty of love in colour
men see the romance in anything other

when feelings change there is nothing worse
when your heart breaks it is like a curse
it is not enough to just love one another
the thrill of it all is when someone suffers

the hardest part is to say goodbye
so i'll never say hello enough for me to cry
the simple truth is hearts can only break so many times
before there's no way in hell you'll ever cross that line

explanations and declarations

i don't know when, how or why
the both of us forgot to try
you blame me and i blame you
but it seems silly after everything we've been through
it's like we flicked a switch and forgot who we are
what we stand for and how we've travelled so far
it's ashame that after it all
we're taking the risk and letting it fall
you think i don't care and that i've forgot
but growing together is harder than growing apart
i cannot explain what happened it's ashame
but you cannot think you're innocent and give me the blame
you say horrible things and you don't see
because all you do is put it on me
i don't make an effort, apparantly i dont care
then why did i cry when i thought about you not being there
i love you always, you're my best friend
but it seems as though we've reached our end

you can fall if you want to, it's just a matter of how far...

It seems that all people care about is themselves
with no regard for the love in their lives
you've forgotten who you are
you're remembering who you were
and it's okay to slip, it's alright to fall
but you're mistaking her love from the one before

It's as though this distance is tearing you apart
and yet you don't notice how she feels in her heart
it used to be easy, now you're reserved
and if i had it my way you'd try to learn
we understand your pain and how it can bleed
but who are you to make her live through what you've seen

once she was happy now she just cries
and you were so truthful now its just lies
trust is what holds love together
happiness is what makes it last forever
you're scared to realise how she fills your heart
but "you can fall if you want to, it's just a matter of how far"