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Andy Hunter Apr 2021
So many lives destroyed by greed
Too many hungry mouths to feed.
The rich blame the poor for being lazy and feckless
The poor blame the rich for being greedy and reckless.

Refugees escape from terror and wars.
Dreaming of landing on welcoming shores.
Condemned by the government, who say they can’t stay
Yet happily collect all the taxes they pay

The wealthy send their children to the best public schools
Some look upon the poorest as just worthless fools
The poor are divided while the richest still prosper
While queues at local foodbanks continue to grow longer

Covid is rampant and many have died
Indecisive leadership is the main reason why
As ministers line friends’ pockets with contracts and fees
All we see are price rises and ******

Government leaders instructed all to stay home
While some friends and relatives were dying alone
As hospital visits and large gatherings were banned
Top Tories went ahead with the parties they’d planned

Leaders are chosen by media manipulation
Then fight their cause with enhanced reputations
Our press is controlled by the wealthiest few.
So, who really decides what we see in the news?

These are political issues, but many don't care.
Yet the wealth divide remains massively unfair.
Many believe they just have no choice
So, stand up and be heard, coz we all have a voice.
Andy Hunter Apr 2021
Get out of my face, this ain’t your place.
Don’t knock on my door, I can’t take no more.
You’re getting under my skin, and I can’t let you win.
Spreading lies around town, always running me down.
I let you use all my stuff, but what I gives not enough.
You are so paranoid and weak; you think you’re strong.
But like a hungry leech, you’re craving what's out of reach.
So, let’s not touch base, just get out of my face.

Oh, how the tables have turned, now I’m in control.
You think you’re so clever, so get out of this hole
Your attitudes just wrong, and it’s time you were gone
Get out of my place, you're invading my space.
We were good together, some people might say.
But they don’t understand, you always got your own way.
The tide is now turning, I hold every ace.
Goodbye forever, get out of my face.
Andy Hunter Apr 2021
Goblins dance across the wire
With blood red eyes and wings of fire
They beckon me to join their game
Join in the buzz and kiss the flame

My journey’s only just begun
The purple sky ignites the sun
We’ve chased the dragon – he’s on the run
Now flying high and having fun

The strobe light penetrates my brain
As music pulses through my veins
Got no more cares- Got no more fear
Coz everything I needs right here

I’ll take you where you’ve never been
Beyond the boundaries of all dreams
A mystery tour – enjoy the show
We’ll cut a line and share some blow

Enjoy the buzz – the music’s loud
Escape the madness of the crowd
But first of all let’s score a hit
Follow me – enjoy the trip

I’m flying high and looking down
In freefall now – I hit the ground
The spider laughs and spins her web
There’s no way out – she’s in my head

My body heaves and starts to shake
This nightmare dream I can’t escape
The spider whispers “your time has come
You’re in my web – my turn for fun”

The goblins’ stare – they point and jeer
Now relishing my wretched fear
We make a deal – I pay their toll
My life now spent – They take my soul.
Andy Hunter Apr 2021
My head’s ******* up – can’t think can’t see
Don’t understand what’s happening to me
No heat, no light, no touch, no sound
Emptiness is all I’ve found

Inside I feel just doubts and pain
No energy to make things change
My hope is gone, my soul is lost
I don’t belong – can’t count the cost

I kissed goodbye to yesterday
Felt like a fool to walk away
Now sitting in my home made cell
With nobody to share my hell

So I hide the truth behind a mask
Time stands still- think of what’s past  
With nothing to share and no more to lose
Nothing to give and nothing to prove
Andy Hunter Apr 2021
Your image dances in my head
Each night you climb into my bed
We have no dreams – we never sleep
Eternity is ours to keep

Your lips are cold – your breath is still
You understand the way I feel
We share our thoughts – we laugh and cry
Together we can never die

They say you’ve gone – but can’t they see
You’re always right here next to me
They say I’m mad – but that’s because
They only see what never was

The empty spaces fill the page
Their anti-stares fill me with rage
What do they know – why should I care
I feel your glow – you’re always there

You’re with me every single day
I need you now – you're here to stay
We shared our lives – You own my soul
Together we have paid the toll

We no longer sit and count the days
Coz time is just a passing phase
Your stone forever stays unread
You'll always live inside my head.
Andy Hunter Apr 2021
Feelings I hide, they don’t show.
Tears that I’ve cried, why should he go.
I can’t help feeling the way I do.
It’s my life – give me some freedom.

Left on my own. Love is not a sin.
He’s on the phone, let me speak to him.
"Things are fine, can’t wait to see you.
Until then, keep on believing".

Hurt in their eyes, we won’t fail.
Little white lies, emotional blackmail.
Why can’t they see him the way I do.
Understand, give me a reason.

In our hearts, they won’t stop us now.
Forbidden love, we can show them how.
To share our hopes and live in harmony.
Until then, we’ll keep on dreaming.

True love will last forever
Our dreams we share together.
Forbidden love, can’t help our feelings.
Our lives now have real meaning
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Andy Hunter Apr 2021
Listen – no sound – don’t think – don’t see
Enjoy the journey – just feel free
Lose your fears – your doubts – your pain
Nothing matters – nothing’s the same

Be motionless just float away
Wave goodbye to yesterday
Time has no emotion – only space
So wipe the years from your face

Relax your body and you will find
You can clear you head and open your mind
So let your dreams unlock your soul
Cherish the moment – see what unfolds
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