Some of

Some of the greatest minds in history
Some of the greatest thoughts of mankind
Some of the most inspirational figures that we’ve ever seen
Some of the greatest midfielders of the greatest teams
Some of the prophets that have spoken the truth
Some of the greatest astronomers that have observed from their roof
The greatest drive of mankind is to see the truth
However, when it is there in front of your eye it’s up to you whether you accept or deny
So keep your truth and keep it true and what you decide is down to you

—always love —

In my mind

Unlike the prism of time
Being in my mind is quite Divine
Like a Buddhist retreat with mountain views
And lakes so clear you can see right through
So as I sit here all alone with you
I find I am joined by the prophets of time who are sitting too
And as we sit, relax and discuss
We find there’s unity in all of us

Ode to bounce and Mr Lee


*I walked out one summer morn,*
*The sun was bright, the fields adorned.*
*With poppies red and grass so green,*
*A sight more lovely than I’ve have seen.*

*The air was full with scent of hay,*
*And birdsong filled the skies that day.*
*I paused to drink in all the view,*
*And felt my heart with gladness fill anew.*

*For in this place I found my peace,*
*A moment’s respite, a sweet release.*
*From all the cares and worries of the world,*
*In nature’s arms my spirit whirled.*

*And as the sun began to set,*
*I knew this day I’d ne’er forget.*
*A memory to hold onto,*
*Of Bouncers point, strong and true.*

— always love —

Potential

I recall my school reports always filled with the message “Neil has not yet achieved his true potential”

Now imagine my relief knowing from a young age that I had a life full of possibilities and potential, that had not been reached.

Now I carry this philosophy forward, knowing that there is much more to achieve and availability potential.

Abilities and disabilities come and go but potential remains.

— always love —

Do not dwell

Do not dwell on what has come before that will not do you well

Do not dwell on what has been done before that will allow it to bring you more

Focus on what is here and now, stop and look around

Then make your move and make it proud

And ignore those forces that are ground, static and stuck

And just move on no matter what the fuck.

Solitude of wisdom

I am currently sitting in one corner of my property, surrounded by the vibrant colours of autumn. The gentle sound of trickling water nearby creates a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation.

The solitude of one’s self provides me with such comfort of all of those I have had present in my life. Knowledge passes through the ages like a wave on the ocean, like the breeze through the trees and like the eye reading the written word.

——always love——-

31

31 hey!

Who knew I would see this day.

A day when I did what the f***

And f*** what they say,

F*** them this is my day

I will be this way

No matter what comes my way.

Yet! Still ——always love——- is still what I say

For you can never repeat this very day

So remain true you and to your way.

——always love——-

Who you calling fat

I call to my boy, are you ok there with the sun shining on your back

He looked at me with the response I would be if the vet did not call me fat.

Stiff limbs and arthritis too

It’s ok my boy I share these feelings too

But worry not some CBD and a beer will see us through

Remember when we tackled hills and Valleys too

Oh my gosh I have so much to thank from you

—always love—-

30 years

Trying to reflect on 30 years
And at this moment, it seems there’s nothing left between these ears 🤣
My mind drifts back to primary years
A long time before I discovered beers
A message from Sián made me smile
Helping me to reflect, for just a while.
Daisy chains, kiss tags and rolls in freshly cut grass,
Pleasing mum with grass stains all over my ass
Distract, distract yes that’s true
But now my thoughts are back with you.
My brothers and my sister too, a significant year for them, yes that’s true
The little one, the little one 🤣 he is almost 6-ft 2
And he is approaching 30 too
40 is calling for my sister Flis
And it was these two at the bottom of the pool I did so miss.
An image that did bring me back, telling me to have another go at that.
My brother Darren he would be 50 now and I do hope I have done him proud.
Always love, always love is what he said
As I look at my boy bouncer laid upon on his bed.
It was 30 years ago I could no longer serve,
And now it is 10 days of mourning we do observe.
Our Queen, my boss, my brother-in-law’s too
It’s only now do we realise how much we have owed to you.
So it is with this I sit with pride
Knowing that I have done what is right.
So if you are sat as I am too,
Remember to reflect on what got you through.

—always love—-

Echo

What do you do when…

Empathy

Communication

Honesty

Openness

Do not seem to work….

Just remember echo echo echo

You are in an echo chamber of Life eventually the sound waves you make will reach their final destination.

So before you answer that final question.. did you make others your life’s direction?

Remember

—always love—-