Jack Two

In the spring light, I open the door, see what’s on the line, it's cold for the season, sons and daughters, look to their freedom, out on the Neap tide, a bitter truth’s sought, they tell me ask why, I’ve brought them here, sunshine across the port, sick of being, without a dime, as if they’ve been caught, in my poverty drive, they believe, I’m heading for the slaughter, like a guilty plea, but every walk of life, ends overwrought, maybe my wife, will tell them the score.

Jack

Who will break the news, struggling to escape, all the stuff you blew, no horizon's bright, if you feel the strain, and you always fight, to make life a curfew, frightened of the waves, don’t know who to turn to, it’s nearly time, hear a donkey bray, you sit by the fire, before the sunrise’s due, tears seep away, no one can reach you, ever wondered why, people pine for the day, it beats long silent nights, if your moment’s true, you will find a way, rain falls on the roof, it’ll be OK.

Naeve

Look down the swollen road, try to look kind, a smile in your code, the stars show the way, a cold white light, you're coming back to stay, no need for a loan, you've walked the miles, what you don't owe, there’ll be no claims, your face is alive, you know what to save, through broken windows, your eyes shine, for that other show, future days, won't tarnish the fire, from being away, so here you go, home for a drop of wine, before the cock crows, no longer a child.

Simone Two

Don’t come back this way, to see the ruins, hung out as we separate, a tired game, I play cool, but dream of the day, to know what it takes, celebrate at noon, you to remain, I can’t explain, there are no guide rules, to keep me in shape, here in the shade, weeping for you, my thoughts drip like rain, are you made of clay, I howl at some tune, I’m not too late, no matter what we sing, or what we say, love must find a way, in yellow spring.

Simone

I wonder if I’m right, to dream of the sea, lilac as the night, I’ll dance and parade, make faces at the enemy, my clock times this way, the shouts and the fights, the stupid releases, charm is my lightning, daylight bears the fray, it’s cold in the season, I need to get away, what sneaks to the wire, before I flee, is tossed in the fire, there is no dismay, I’m done with feelings, what are they anyway, bags weigh heavy at night, it’s fun to believe, we’ll always be tight, he’ll always love me

Paul Three

Is it only half true, when you smell the Limes, on a windblown avenue, that you really don’t know, forget each tie that binds, feel it in your bones, try to stay aloof, say you know what’s right, except there's no clue, you’re not alone, these desolate nights, let others keep score, don’t rage and argue, your life isn’t a crime, let the fire warm you, try to keep going, in the cold evening light, when the bailiffs phone, they won’t speak of virtue, are not inclined, to know you're through, In this strange time.

Paul Two

The sun rises in steam, along the freeway, nothing waits 'till evening, beyond the morning sky, you still have to name, what carries you inside, it won’t do to freeze, cars fill up their lanes, you’ll need a good reason, not to lie, it matters what you say, not go off this time, my dawn novena, tempers a hurricane, it’s to make you see, what you’ve known awhile, between times I crave, smokes and red wine, night brings little release, where is the hand brake, in your testimony, you use again, again, again.