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When I was young
As I gaze back upon my life
as I recall when I was young
remember things I said and done
when I was less afraid
with all the times that I lived through
and all the people I once knew
I realise the way I grew
the way I am today
The days were hard the winters cold
with ragged clothes and shoes well worn
your mouth was hungry for some food
that sometimes never came
I struggled through the leaner years
though never once did shed a tear
was happy in my innocence
and loved my childhood dreams
I never thought that I was poor
the poverty of youth is pure
it's growing up that makes unsure
the way lifes meant to be
the many friends I left behind
I keep their memorys alive
and guard them deeply in my mind
it's just my history.
Charles M. Moore
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When the lights go down tonight.
Ships are sailing back to harbour
breezes blowing them back home
village wives sit by the quayside
with a prayer for the unknown
silence falls like angels kisses
on the eyes that look for sight
of the boats that may be missing
when the lights go down tonight
On a hillside near the city
winter storms are closing in
snow comes down like falling starlight
as the farmers brace the wind
seeking out the strays and fallen
with a lantern by their side
hoping all is not forsaken
when the lights go down tonight
Mothers sitting by the fireside
children tucked up in their beds
lovers looking over photos
and the letters that were sent
in this world are many dangers
for the wrong and for the right
but one wish remains unspoken
when the lights go down tonight.
Charles M. Moore
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Wild flowers.
Wild flowers don't feel grey today
the sun will come and you will sway
in summer breezes combing care
with swallows dancing through your hair
Wild flowers scent the evening sky
with memories of times gone by
when lovers rested in your bloom
and counted stars around the moon.
Charles M. Moore
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You will feel alright
In the pain it always rains
and darkness blots the light
but dark today will go away
then you will feel alright.
Charles M. Moore
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