Sandy Four

Never one to search for gain, every task lent, don't you ever feel the pain, or get sore, putting up the neighbour’s fence, fixing their front door, no matter what it takes, you’re always present, us ungrateful ‘probates, fools sing for applause, get drunk ike the rest, you know the score, no need to remonstrate, to bring out our best, oh, what a player you make, two and two make four, you scatter our defences, never ask for more, but when the night breaks, your investment spent all those cool milkshakes will you take us then?

Sandy Three

What hurts most inside, something in her face, her eyes are open wide, all you need to know, no longer drums like rain, in a lover’s mot, new to a sweetheart's lies, I see her look away,, not easy to turn aside, a million ways to stow, your fight against the blame, there’s nowhere else to go, dishevelled in your cries, a pirate on the Main, the barometer calls time, drink away your woes, you once jumped rail, whisky face aglow, time to step aside, maybe go to Spain, no need for reasons why, just be on your way.

Sandy Two

When you start to say, I always dance alone, please give me a break, sit by the fire, don't make a run, you’re not a flyer, not a second to waste it's lonely on stones, an Iliad from home, listening to the cryers, our bed’s rough-hewn, calms all desires, bring us our day, not a long megaphone, where we can bray, we are not like Sapphires, we’ll never atone, draw air to the pyre, it'll be our holiday, so far from Athlone, won't inquire about pain, or where we’re going.

Sandy

Each gasp makes me a liar, will he see, the gaps between my hair, sometimes just a little move, heaven’s a place to be, even if I don’t feel love, terrible places hard chairs, they still let me dream, no one kids me there, get dressed need a hug, what about my teeth, grace comes from above, act like I don't care, scrubbed sparkling clean, I sail through the air, Joe’s my new Bud, he might rescue everything, rise each night in flood, it's only fair, when evening turns green, you take what you can, it's not me who screams.

Simon Four

You used to be fine, to drink alone, a laugh stronger than wine, no need for weak tea, humour lachrymose, jokes your repartee, now what you find, hearing the groans, what is to be kind, the rain starts to cease, you still carry the stones, of that certainty, speak when it’s right, never one to ‘phone , everything keeps for a while, you need to believe, what used to be so, when we all dreamed, where is the line, that you cross going home, the stuff bathed in time, all that is gone?

Simon Three

Who will break your news, struggling to escape, all the stuff you blew, no horizon's bright, if your mark’s a stain, and you're always right, don’t make life a curfew, be frightened of the waves, knowing what to do, it nearly is the time, hear a donkey bray, you sit by the fire, before sunrise is due, your tears seep away, no one can reach you, ever wondered why, people pine for the day, after long silent nights, if your moans are true, a fortune lies at bay, rain falls on the roof, it sounds OK.

Simon Two

Look up down the road, try to be kind, a smile that’s your own, the stars show the way, cold in your time, you're back here to stay, no need for a comb, you'll walk down the miles, without any crown, what’s the going rate, your face alive, you know how to behave, where is the window, a face doesn't shine, there in your soul, never mind future days, don't burn out the fire, now you’re on your way, tell all what you know, it’s been more than a while, since the cock crows, the song of a child.

Simon

Take the love you show, float it on the tide, live with what you know, drained by winter's news, before you sail on by, see the ones you threw, caught up in a cyclone, you’re going to be a bride, we say please don't go, what makes it true, a heart needs to fly, beat these river blues, try to break the ropes, the wind calls out at night, nothing can atone, all we have we lose, that fellow by your side, is He part of you, you never did do slow, to catch another's smile, think that you're alone, drink communion wine?

Paul Four

I wonder if she's right, to head for the sea, lilac as the night, she’ll dance and parade, make faces before the enemy, her soul works this way, the shouting and fighting, slakes her release, time is her lightning, her eyes bear the fray, cold in the season, she'll call it a day, what comes down the wire, before she flees, she pulls from the fire, she carries no tray, spring's done with heating, needs to be away, bags weigh heavy in flight, it's fun to believe, she'll never sit tight, will always love me.

Paul Three

Will you come back this way, to see the ruins, each time we separate, in this tired game, you play the fool, I dream of the day, just what it might take, darkness at noon, for you to remain, I can’t explain, why there are no avenues, to keep to the rails, here in the shade, dreaming of you, my thoughts are like rain, are you made of clay, I howl at the moon, I’m not some idle flake, I know there's a flame, that you’ll come soon, why listen to fame, stay here in the gloom, who can ever say, we can’t play a tune?

Paul Two

A diagnosis only half true, when you smell the Limes, on a wind crossed avenue, act like you know, massage ties that bind, feel it in your bones, try to stay aloof, say you know what’s right, except there is no clue, you’re not alone, in this lonely night, dream instead of breaking stones, don’t rage and argue, not like it’s a crime, let the fire warm you, you have to keep going, in a cold evening light, the kids might phone , even though you’re not inclined, speak of their virtues, it's just a strange time, you're passing through?

Paul

The sun rises uneven, cars fill up their lanes, this won't wait 'till evening, beyond the night sky, all I need to say, is what is life outside, a social rush of energy, coffee tastes the same, who needs good reason, I might sail on the line, it matters that you stay, not go off this time, with my dawn novena, my paper smile a hurricane, my bones ache a treat, I know it’s not fine, in and out I pray, drink some more sweet wine, bars like visions of disease, what I have to fake, not just my swollen feet, but my utter shame.

Antonia Four

Go on then be free, you're only skin well toned, who am I to believe, or demand what to say, the only song I own, is down this highway, a tune bittersweet, penetrates my soul, floats on the breeze, who are you to state, the only pain is home, now you're in my face, you smell of the sea, no need to groan, against some rock of eternity, sing as you pray, it’s better than a console, no one makes your day, calls on time to leave, don't really want to know, or care who retrieves, when you throw bones.

Antonia Three

Don't turn away silent, we'll see each other again, maybe in a better time, do what we can alone, it won't bring us shame, rivers flow on their own, laugh in warmer climes, no one is to blame, part of me is dying, beyond this war zone, the shifting hand of fame, a place we all know, return us on the tide, all you need to say, wrapped up inside, when promises get broken, spirits dance ablaze, call out older scores, love weighs heavy at night, howls in ancient places, waits for lamps to shine, will you be the same?

Antonia Two

Before you came for me, who carried your light, lost across the sea, they say it isn't you, in whispered prayers at night, do they know the truth, somewhere at my feet, I lost all the signs, I’m supposed to believe, even with your news, a power beyond my sight, I am not without virtue, love is a bitter feed, it always asks me why, if something needs to be, wolves howl at the moon, words fall ill at ease, some mask an open tomb, broken on my knees, won't you wait a while, if you could only see, love lights my smile.

Antonia

Who can ever say, who Will warm our bones, when we've been away, the picture's not kind, you can cry but won’t, home is not right, thoughts that are slayed, the same as in war, when things become plain, like the harvest light, with hardly a sound, in a gentle sky, maybe she'll take a train, like winter's love, comes around this way, a horizon bright, she'll navigate alone, feeling what’s right, a line on her face, she'll just carry on, everyone in this game, bears the wounds.

Iona Four

Love holds the door ajar, your hair falls down the line, you don't get very far, but sit around a Pool, bendy trees sing in time, can you hear their news, talk about Da, just another wine, lonely as a shooting star, the money he tooled, in a poor jaded light, even more the fool, buy another car, furnish mother's lies, no room for scars, flayed by their rules, forget the hurt inside, that other part of you, taps on the bar, sees the morning rise, hit the highway burning tar, who needs your eyes ?.

Iona Three

Why live in a haze, sheltered from the wind, crumpled like cellophane, best not to moan, burn or rescind, life’s only a loan, jump the trains, keep tight to the land, find perfect escape, in your worn out clothes, enjoy the trip, not yet on your bones, make a step change, blow ten quid, find love instead of trade, when someone groans, don’t ask them to sin, move out of that zone, chained to your days, let your heart win, you can be great, hugging your shins.

Iona Two

No one can fake you, without some pain, knowing what’s to lose, lit by fire, you know what to do, don’t resist desire, he tempts you with a Brew, on yellow sand makes haste, not a lot to choose, like a bird on a wire, it's hard to disdain, the fool that’s for hire, now you've been through, don't laugh again, your bones tell the truth, his tongue won't ask why, you live without stain, forget that patch of sky, your heart seeks good news, follows down the lane, some things you can't fool, or run away.

Iona

She says from on high, is that the sea, you have to wonder why, if it's all true, she’s as bad as me, wing tips wink like jewels, a diamond sun sears bright, she has hopes of eternity, she says she’s fine, what is it with this crew, she enquires breezily, we'll sleep till noon, sailing the sky, nothing else bears scrutiny, in this cold April light, we're so sad and cool, who can expect sympathy, when we act like fools, on these long flights, we drink for company, don’t know if we're right, but strangely at ease.

Natalie Four

Her manner always myriad, many a life she’s blown, unlike mine let it be said, never violent like the sea, an artists bright unknown, she continues to stay clean, never in danger losing cred, creates but doesn’t own, always says more is less, she won’t leave this street, and cannot pray for calm, but willingly lends her keys, with lipstick instead, her skin golden brown, she lights someone’s bed, a loving need, for some lucky foolscap, brings her sense of ease, give us our daily bread, make it warm as toast, she who lightly treads, so heavy on my soul.

Natalie Three

Is this what it means to try, within a screaming gale, trying not to lie, in your bones, you don't need to fail, to find yourself alone, studying a time, when life’s a trial, you always search for style, can you atone, when love forever wails, and shame marks your home, flip a coin see the sky, think of finding sail, best to leave this way, drink wine from broken cones, discard desolate mail, throw stones at weeping hosts, can’t be worse than Jail, laughing all the while, when you hit the trail, dancing lonely miles.

Natalie Two

We stretch out sunny days, your smile's an absence dream, now you're on your way, don’t bring me the news, like a gunman's face, or think you know what to do, lying in the rain, on St Anthony's quay, it kills me to see you again, there’s a spirit in you, that’s hard to please, a parish of broken rules, I’ll work and save, whenever there's a need, but always feel your nails, the lovers you took, makes you queen, now you're cool, meeting in a warm cafe', an empty burned out feeling, you drink warm tea and cakes, no one's speaking.

Natalie

Is it just this time, your mother's come, beating out a different cry, anyone can be phoned, to cover up as dumb , love catches in her throat, a stamping ground for crime, no hint of being done, she won't discuss the fines, doesn't do alone, wants to have some fun, way beyond this zone, it’s you who waits in line, says C’mon mum, shaking like a vine, it nourishes her bones, to see this dirty drum, disguises what she knows, every day lost to wine, she will not waste a crumb, all a waste of time, screaming this is home.

Paddy Four

All of you bring hope, don't disturb the waves, or worry about the rope, never stoop to choose, or firmly close the gate, thinking that you’ll lose, you're not a dope, to encourage open play, as if you had no scope, if you want good news, let others stand and gape, what you give is true, wonder if you'll cope, you'll always have your say, stand tall don't mope, separate the Blues, for a distant tide or sail, our ship sails with you, some things you can’t clone, it never is too late, you’ll never walk alone, it's what makes you great.

Paddy Three

Nothing else to gain, a knife to your throat, this is your only escape, they'll depart soon, bloodied on the waves, despite all they knew, you'll survive the wait, feel it in your bones, never hesitate, or mind their hooks, you don’t want a throne, the love of fools, hold that broken gaze, you're not a rolling stone, like a Brigand seeks escape, no need to swoon, they won’t use the rope, you are no one's fool, it's not too late, make them swear and go, this is not your fate, you can dance at home.

Paddy Two

If you cook with gas, turn the flame up, give it a blast, face like a stone, the way you love, is not worth coming home, silken ones who trap, think you're stuck, fall and collapse, they ring you like ghosts, roll in the muck, to stay at their posts, drink wine aghast, you’re no purling dove, attend a brief Mass, go on your own, consider them fluff, pick up your tomes, no one gets passed, without some crook, who says enough, Basta !!!! you'll need my luck.

Paddy

You look like you rule, waiting on the bread line, regarding the fools, you think you're great, before other's demise, stop before it's too late, does it make you cruel, what’s going on inside, such a face Mr Cool, yet once again, your eyes dance like fireflies, you’ll have your say, it’s a poor gruel, these overcooked lies, is this all you do, here in this game, a race for your life, who holds the reins, a burnt out mule, may offer you hindsight, but there is no tool, to asking why?

James Three

Unlash my dreams, I don't want to ‘phone, say what you’ve done to me, I'm not a loon, who seeks to atone, a search for love, the life of every has-been, who lives through their ghosts, is that what you mean, even if you knew, I once burned the toast, it's not something to rue, this is my scene, what you try to clone, a face on withered leaves, hate where I'm going, a knife to my throat, ocean waves roll, you know where I've been, won't let out a groan, stifle your screams, I’m going I’m gone.

James Two

My lover asks, were you ever born, how come nothing lasts, where are your ghosts, the dreams you have torn, that won't leave you alone, I adjust my mask, stroll down the lawn, I know my past, don't ever throw stones, at what you've known, it stops you to grow, I like these chit chats, not a fool to fawn, or risk anything like that, with love in my bones, I can create a storm, everyone needs a home, the key’s on the mat, where no one's forlorn, I don't do aghast, a heart without scorn.

James

You ask can we cope, If you could only help, to take back our home, why make us suffer, away from the Pen, no need for your spend, stay out of our zone, you might mean well, we're better alone, don't focus your lens, measure our chrome, try to be open, we’ll roll with the blow, on bar stools and leather, our skin needing soap, by long gait and bend, we’re not tethered, neither your friends, we laugh at your rope, it dangles bereft, our dreams might need hope, but we have heaven.