Raving Awareness

30/06/2023

A short poem entiltled " A call to be free"

In a world full of sheep, I strive to stand apart,
to break free from the herd,follow my own heart.
No longer will I blindly graze in the fields,
my dreams and passions are what truly yields.

I refuse to conform to society's mold,
I dare to be different,and don't do as I'm told
With unwavering courage, I forge my own path,
When adversity strikes I shall have the last laugh

Not part of a flock,i'm not one of the sheep
I am a Shepherd,so you won't hear me bleat
I will not be swayed by popular opinion,
My voice will echo, unique in its dominion.

I'll climb the highest peaks,and reach for the skies
Unafraid of failure, I'll spread my wings wide
For it is in the embrace of uncertainty and risk,
That true greatness lies, where dreams still exist.

I'll question the norms,break the status quo,
Choosing authenticity, my spirit will glow.
With every step, I'll leave my own unique mark,
Igniting a flame, that lights up the dark.

So this is my anthem, a call to the free,
To those who've chosen to be more than they see.
Embrace your individuality, let it shine bright,
For it is by being different that we truly take flight..

21/05/2023

A short poem entitled " In this life" by Nathan Gascoigne

In this life,all the so called evil things
that we fear are just mere illusions.
The persecution that we all dread
are just shattered remnants of
our past traumas unsolved.
Wild incandescent tones moan
whilst something stirs within
Behind these wild blue eyes
a raging sea has all but swept
the past aside leaving in its wake
a balanced vessel that no longer
sails against the crashing tide..

14/04/2023

A short poem entitled "Resistance "

Resistance isn't futile
as the battles not yet won
I'm putting on that smile again
to face the morning sun
It's an everyday occurrence
these thoughts inside my mind
I've raced against my troubled
self,to leave the past behind
I'm happier,thats evident
and better now you're gone
I've left you in the shadows
now,it's another path I'm on
I'm humbled by experience
and elated by your demise
So awakened by the lesson
that you've opened up my eyes...

03/04/2023

Came up in my memories,and the words still ring true today as when I penned them a year ago..

A short poem entitled "Help"

We're all in this together
Cause that's wot families do
Depression can rip us all apart
It isn't something new
Please speak out and ask
for help, it isn't far away
Help us,help you to help
yourself..let's act on it today..

21/02/2023

A short poem entitled "Battle of time "

All of these battles you have won,
as i turn to face the fading sun
The battle of time,it shapes us all
some don't listen or heed the call
It marches on,as it bares no soul
inarguarably time will take it's toll
Upon this vessel I call my own
alas this too shall be outgrown
Beloved memories,cherished now
of years gone by,still wondering how
I made it past those treacherous times
with battle scars and worry lines
Each one in turn tells its own tale
of how my life and love prevail
The chapters of this book unfold
to bring me warmth as I grow old..

❤🙏

10/02/2023

Whose rhyme is it anyway,
they said to keep on scribing,
Provoking thoughts of allsorts
so of course i'l keep on writing,
Paper is my true battlefield and
the weapon of choice a pen
My thoughts propelled objectively
to explain all about my sen
Feelings often jumbled up
trying to make sense of it all
They come in waves and last
for days,however big or small
I write them down,better out
than in,as darkness isn't great
Lessons learnt and bridges burnt
whilst trying to wipe the slate
Have time for self if nothing else,
a work in progress daily
Thankful for all of the things
this crazy life has gave me...

22/12/2022

Lately I've found myself forgetful
and don't know where I've been
misplacing things all of the time
wondering when we're they last seen
It's totally getting hard nowadays
Just keeping things in check
Having to write things down
and constantly retracing steps
Is it just old age or perhaps
over indulgence in my youth
Either way see come wot may
I need to hold on to the truth
Sometimes my focus wavers
my mind goes somewhere else
I must admit it's hard to quit but
I'm dealing with this myself..

15/11/2022

A short poem entitled "Horizons"

illlusions of existence have
plagued my complexed mind
This energy that surrounds me
suspended throughout time
Distant horizons falter as
they watch my every move
Burns sweet the fire of solitude
with nothing left to prove
I witness embers dancing
beneath a shattered moon
As someone whispers silently
a change is coming soon
I shall not fear the future
like I can't escape my past
For the fire that burns within me
knows that time is fading fast...

13/11/2022

07/11/2022

A poem entitled "One more"

You never cease to amaze me
and I'm always entertained,
You can hear me laugh out loudly
at the boy that was detained,
See, wot was mine,was stolen
and somehow left my sight,
It slipped between my fingers
that held on with all their might,
You dulled my expectations
but in my thoughts you'd creep,
And broke a promise long ago
that wasn't yours to keep,
Your ancient follies scuppered
nobody waits in the wings,
A foolish notion crushed beneath
all this trouble that it brings,
One cup,one sip,just let it go
It's more than one last drink,
Days of longing,not belonging
and you've hardly slept a wink,
You cannot kid a kidder pal
this boy has more than grown,
So keep your antics to yourself
then I shall hold my tone,
Your cards been marked difficient
by this old and tactful naive,
A jokers pact in tatters now
as I'm no longer your slave...

04/11/2022

As I'm sure your all aware our good friend and counsellor to many of you on here Paul is taking his final journey today..Many of you have expressed your thoughts on the fact they can't have the opportunity to pay your respects as no service will be taking place..With that said I'd like people to add a song of their chosing that reminds them of Paul or perhaps share a memory or even a farewell message in the comments below..Let's show him just how much he was loved admired and respected..Here's my chosen song here that he played the last time I went around to see him

Rave in Paradise Captain Blackheart 🖤❤🖤❤🖤

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28/10/2022

Hi everyone,I have just received a message from one of Paul's very good and dear friends and I felt it necessary to make you all aware of wots been happening

Hello again, I have an update on the funeral and do not know what to do !!
His sister and ex wife have decided that it will be an unattended cremation. That means no viewings prior, no ceremony! Straight from the coroners office to the crem. His sister will know what day it will be, beforehand. I will try and find that out ASAP, though no date as yet. I just cannot believe they are treating him like this even in death. I mean the poor fu**er died alone and will now be buried alone. It is like they have shut it out because it has caused them issues. I know that is not what he would have wanted as he loved a good get together. I have tried everything, even offering to pay for the funeral, but apparently it is not about money. Selfish bastards is all I can say and something they will have to live with as I know I have tried everything over the last 38 hours to change this decision. What you do with this information is up to yourself. I have no more fight left and will say or do something very silly. Peace x