my latest musing

[RipperRoo]

Sung to the tune of 'windmills of your mind'

Circles

Seems as soon as I find housing
I’m back on the street again
I’ve been going round in circles
Since before I don’t know when

Here I go once more
Try and find a place to live
To be stable and secure
I would give all that I could give

But I’m going round in circles
Like a hamster on a wheel
And I’m right back where I started
Do you know how that must feel?

Drives you crazy
All the changes
First you’re up
And then you’re down

Never knowing
Where you’re going
First you’re lost
And then you’re found

Now I really must be leaving
Cause the bailiffs at the door
The wheel turns again
And I’m on the streets once more

Now I’m going round in circles
Like a hamster on a wheel
Now I’m right back where I started
Do you know how that must feel?

and the mp3, its only short and its only 750kb

(sort of) in tune

[Jin]

very nice ripper, thats amazing lyrical skills :-D goodjob
hehehe

[Singerchick]

RipperRoo..what can I say. I am honored to have you share your story with me. I feel your spirit and emotion thru that left brained techie facade. I wish you an easy journey to find shelter. May you feel protected and connected. xoxoxox

[RipperRoo]

part 2 of circles, this one has also been submitted to the streetlights section of the big issue.

see THIS thread for details


Circles; Part 2

The circle has an end
And at last I broke the wheel
For now I have a future
I can’t tell you how that feels

For ten long years I’ve struggled
On and off the streets
I never thought I’d get a job
My future looked too bleak

But times for me are changing
And things are looking good
I’ve got myself some training
And a quiet neighbourhood

My confidence restored
I sent an application
The interview went well
Not your tough interrogation

I heard the very next day
That I’d got the position
It’s more than I could hope for
In all my wildest wishin!

And so to those that helped me
In my hours of desperation
I would like to say great big thanks
Please share in my elation

For every issue that you bought
Was a step upon this road
And my eternal gratitude
Is the debt that your now owed