The Geoff Ashcroft Community
'discovering well-being together'
Again and Again and Again
Sitting alone thinking 'bout stuff
Wondering how I got so old
Not any wiser, ain't that the truth
Sometimes angry and bitter and cold
Living on memories, most of them bad
Sick of the boredom and pain
Stuck in a rut the same thing each day
Again and again and again.
Bereft of emotions, hungry for life
For friends, a companion and more
Praying to God to sort this all out
A reason to walk out the door
Living in fear that past will return
To haunt me and cause me more pain
Make me believe I will never be good
Again and again and again.
Reading the Bible searching for me
Prophets and preachers and love
Divine intervention the answer for sure
A hand that's stretched from above
Realisation it's already here
The reason that I am still sane
Thanking the Lord for not letting go
Again and again and again.
(Brian R Steele)
From "Poems and Stuff - From the Heart"
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It's time to say goodbye mate
Sorry it took so long
But you know that we miss you
And you're home where you belong
No more pain or heartache
And lots of stuff to see
We will remember always
With half a cup of tea
So we bless you now today mate
And remember times we had
Like laughing at my silly jokes
Even though most your times were sad
And quoting from the bible
And keeping smokes for me
And a slice of lovely chocolate cake
And half a cup of tea.
So keep a watch for all of us
We will join you there some day
And talk of all we've done and seen
And stops along the way
So here's to you my brother
In our memories you will be
We toast you and your passing
With half a cup of tea.
(Brian R Steele)
From: "Poems and Stuff - From the Heart"
G.A.C.
Geoff Ashcroft Community, safety and hope
A place where you can chill out
Talk to some friends, a good cup of tea
A listening ear there’s no doubt
To help with your problems, ease of your fears
A way to handle the day
Being together and sharing in life
And lots of fun on the way
So if you are feeling lonely, vulnerable or more
And want to talk to someone who knows
Pop in and see us, we won’t turn away
And share your life’s highs and lows
Share this community, make some new friends
Join in with activities and food
Reach out a hand and someone will help
Together we make bad times feel good
(Community Member 2010)