Orla

Slow, so slow, four miles an hour
Ducks and swans say hi
Raining, we get a shower
Birds watching from the sky

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Dayboats

Come for a trip
A day on the canal
The price, a snip
You and a pal

But two in a tight seat
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Lisa’s Hairbrush

The lovely Lisa lost her hairbrush
Boat was searched from stem to stern
Sometimes even in a rush
While among the crew deep concern


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Lisa’s Hairbrush

The lovely Lisa lost her hairbrush
Boat was searched from stem to stern
Sometimes even in a rush
While among the crew deep concern

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Green to Gold

The leaves are on the ground
Colours twisting under feet
Will my soul be found?
buried in the peat?


Golden colours cascade like rain
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God’s Hands

My life is in God’s hands
But my heart belongs to you
You never let me be blue


My life is in God’s hands
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The Dance

Needing to dance, needing to sway
Wanting to float, wanting to waltz


You took my arm, you took my hand
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Radiance

Your radiance was brilliant
It tore into my heart
Are you one in a million?
Where do I start


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No My Love No

The battle is calling
I know you must leave
I feel I am falling
My heart wants to grieve
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Ladies

I am a fortunate man
Blessed beyond belief
To be part of a ladies clan
Who have helped me
Through my grief


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