Richard Sockett Poems

Rolex on the wrist, flash car in the drive
Ice bucket cooling French champagne, happy to be alive
Country house immaculate looked after by a butler
High society dinner, knives and forks supplied by the master cutler
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I know someone who loves me far too much
But there are some places you are not allowed to touch
He says its our big secret and says I must not tell
But it hurts so much that I just want to yell
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Infuriatingly frustrating trying to find just the right person to speak to on the phone

Tediously calling people asking for the manager, its like getting blood out of a stone
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Water thunders from the taps to form a warm relaxing pool
Every dropp feels just right, not too hot or cool
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Fans waiting and hoping at the gate
Over excited singing as teams await their fate
Our hopes and dreams played out on the pitch
Training and tactics help teams win without a hitch
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Mistletoe in hand lips pursed for a kiss
Excited children wait for Santa, an opportunity they can't miss
Red Poinsettia adorn the Christmas table
Rows a plenty about what to watch on cable
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At last the big day has come
Happy times for most but sad days for some
A big new adventure awaits in September
My girl is hoping to be a school choir member
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There is so much I want to say about how much you meant to me
Role model, friend, teacher, the best gardener you ever did see
Images of the world perfectly captured by your water colour brush
Birds in the garden well fed at the table, my favourite the song thrush
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People of God, gather together in joyful praise
Resounding songs of worship, our voices we will raise
Amen to the Lord who came to save
Inside everyone of us is a spirit God gave
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Built of brick standing tall and strong
Lovingly tended garden in which birds sing their evening song
Each tile on the roof keeps out the weather
Stretched out in the room, lounging on a sofa made of leather
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