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Seagulls on a frozen lake
A vision of hell by William Blake
Or something a lot less menacing
Like a Peter Bruegel winter scene
Seagulls on a frozen lake
How much longer is it going to take
Before the ice starts to thaw?
Before the end of the war?
Motionless, they contemplate their fate
At least the geese and starlings can migrate
Seagulls on a frozen lake
Enjoyment for enjoyment’s sake
With a paperback and a cup of tea
I could face an eternity
Seagulls on a frozen lake
How much longer is it going to take?
This is becoming a chore
Like an extended metaphor
Motionless, they contemplate their fate
Like Heraclitus said, this place is dead
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Bad Before
02:49
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Old age doesn’t come alone, it has light-fingered friends
Pieces of you disappear long before it all ends
Now your grandson’s getting taller
But your life is getting smaller
And you try to be prepared but all you can be is scared
It was bad before but it’s much worse now
The Bermans and The Byrons by your age were long gone
They knew how to live their life and they knew when it was done
Now your grandson’s getting taller
But your life is getting smaller
You shared your troubles with those who cared
But a problem shared was a problem squared
It was bad before but it’s much worse now
I became you in a pronoun switcheroo
Where truth and beauty are concerned
Well, it seems somewhat askew
You wish that you could take things into your own hands
But you’ve taken yourself hostage
Given in to your own demands
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THE HEPBURNS Wales, UK
The Hepburns are a Welsh indie band from Llanelli, South-West Wales. They have recorded thirteen albums, two EPs, one single and three BBC sessions. 'Electric Lliedi Land' was released in September 2020, followed by a cover version of Vic Godard's 'I'll Find Out Over Time'. They also contributed to three Corona Underground Projects. A new album feat. Estella Rosa is due for release in Oct. 2021. ... more
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