by Erin, NSW
It's been a while now,
Since I've held you in my arms,
Since we all sat round the kitchen bench,
And laughed and sang silly songs.
It's been a while now,
Since I was called a wild Irish rose,
Since you called my dog an ugly mutt,
And threw him out a bone.
I miss the Saturday morning visits,
And the phone calls through the week,
I miss the way you made me smile,
Even if I felt quite bleak.
I miss the sound of your voice,
And the way that you would talk,
I miss the clothes that you would wear,
And the way that you would walk.
I miss staying overnight,
And getting the froth off your beer,
Even just the thought of you gone,
Makes me shed so many tears.
Everyday I think of you,
And all the times we shared,
And how lucky I was to have a pop,
Who always, always cared.
Your memories will carry on,
So everyone will know,
Just what a special man you were,
We'll put you out on show.
You will always be a part of me,
Forever this I swear,
Your heart is like a badge,
I promise to always wear.
The Villain
by Tameeka, NSW
Beauty and pain live side by side,
Stop thinking I have so much fear to hide,
Keep pulling me along on your string,
Is it a sin or a gift that you bring?
Are you the villain or the hero?
I can’t work it out oh I want to know.
How can my love come from their only hate?
Shining in the light of this glorious day,
People keep stopping me saying its dark,
As far as I know it's as light as my heart,
Can I come with you on your spree?
I want to know that it's my choice to breathe.
The rush and the thrill of the bang and then stop,
You say it's bad oh no I say it's hot,
Tell me your secrets and tell me your stories,
Just let me come and keep on exploring,
Tall building towers and shadowed alley ways,
I want to be there to help you escape.
Open my eyes the world is clearer,
Where have you gone I thought you were closer,
When night falls I'll go back again,
If only I could be there 'til the end.
