Real Love

Friendship quote

written dec 2007

SPECIAL FATHER

i wrote this poem for my dad (obviously). i also wrote a song for him, but have chosen not to put the music on here.
You are a son to be proud of
And a father to look up too
You're compassionate, kind and protective
around you i feel safe
you help keep me strong
and leave my mind in a positive head space

you have such admirable qualities
that how could i not respect you
always thinking of everyone else's needs
when at times your own heart bleeds

you have a warm and tenderness side to you
but yet, at the same time
you have a real strength that shines through
and when i am better
i will be there for you
To show you how much i appreciate
everything that you do

but don't forget to be there for yourself
don't neglect your own health
show yourself the same respect you give others
nurture yourself
and see the beauty within
that everyone else can see
including me

Dad,
You are not just my father
You are my best friend
And i know we'll remain that way
Right through to the end

they say a ring is round
And that's for sure
And that's how long
i'll love you for

Love your honourable daughter no.1

Written 18/04/07
26 yrs old

The importance of LETTING GO!

Born so perfectly
No flaws, that one can see
Things seem to run smoothly
Until, your parents split up
And they move apart
At nine years old,
It’s confusing and breaks your heart

The mother leaves her father
for a man who’s angry and domineering
The father’s girlfriend, also angry
Often taking pills, sitting there with her face in her lap
Yelling at you, calling you a brat

Alcohol abuse every night
Don’t want to be at either home
Because of all the fights

Don’t worry child,
Just cry yourself to sleep

When hanging out with friends
Put on a brave face
Hide the pain
That you try so desperately to erase
Let them think the grass is greener on your side

After ten years of this
You start to feel ill
FINALLY, the girlfriend leaves and so does the abusive boyfriend,
That you moved out with at age sixteen
The mother’s boyfriend is still around
And starts to settle down,
Though still an angry person
But really only towards your mother now

The next several boyfriends, you’re with
Most are drug addicts,
you try and help them
Abusing you’re kindness
They just rip you off
As they drift carelessly, meandering, in and out of jail
Doing the same to others
As they leave their smelly trail

At the age of twenty-three
You’ve had enough of being used and abused
You feel a little more sick each year
From the constant stress
You decide it’s time to put yourself first
Fuck everyone else!
You need to focus on your own health!

At age twenty-four
You find out that something’s growing inside of you
Watching yourself slowly fade away
That could potentially, take your life one day

Suddenly things are put into perspective
Trivial things are no longer selective
Saving yourself, becomes the objective

The first thing to do is let go of old wounds
Heal the mind
Find a spiritual path
And give yourself some time each day to have a good laugh

mum, dad and Nai,
I love you

Robbie
I thankyou

And for all the support
That’s been given to me
From strangers, friends and family

It’s been a hard road
But without your help
I would’ve had no road to walk down…

age 25
28/01/06

ROBBIE

I know sometimes you think I don’t love you
But my feelings for you are deep and true
When you look at me with sincerity in your eyes

I realise the love I have for you is something I won’t compromise
The way you stick to your word
And are honest with me
Trusting and caring
Are things I don’t forget easily

The way we’re so compatible
And have grown so close, so fast
I feel like I’ve known you for ages
Like you’ve come back from somewhere in the past
I love having a laugh with you
And seeing you smile
It brightens up my day
And makes everything seem worthwhile

You’re a very special person
And I’m glad that we have met
You’re my best friend and lover
And you’re someone, I’ll never forget

I admire what you’ve done
And have a thought for what you’ve been through
I respect the person you’ve become
And for these reasons
Are why I love you

written *2003*

The only one

You lift me up
when i am down
you make me smile
when i have a frown
my heart starts to pound
when you're around

there is no other sound or thought
when you're with me
because you are
the only one on my mind

age 22
10/10/02

To Naomi

There is a special bond
that only we can share
the sister love
that will always be there


The kind of closeness
we share together
the love and the trust
we'll have forever


You are very beautiful
and i love you very much
you are my SISTER
and that's something special
no one can touch


We've stuck by each other
through good times and bad
having you as my sister
makes me very glad


I'll always be there for you
and i'll always be true
You are NAOMI
my SISTER
and i very much...


Love You


*Love Harmony*

Mikey

Life without you
Would be like...
Life without flowers
Life without air
Life without the sun
But when i look at you
The flowers bloom
The atmosphere's clean
And the sun comes shining through
Just remember
You're the one
And i'll always love you

written age 16

2/11/96

memories

I remember the night
When we first met
It was at a disco
When our eyes had met

We danced together
And held each other tight
Making sure not one of us
Was out of sight

There are photos of us
In the park around flowers
It was so romantic
It brought out all the powers

But now that’s all gone
And so have you
But you remain in my heart
Because I still love you

24/11/93
13 yrs old