Here's a link everyone can visit and get inspired by those who strayed in life became addicts and are now on the road to recovery through one young mans dream. I have contributed to this book also with some of my own poetry. I will admit I am an ex addict and also found the same path in life.

 

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Some of the poems on this site is not suitable for small children.

 

I have written and contributed 4 poems to this book and belief it is inspirational that people can pull themselves out of the gutters of life and me absolutly amazing.

 

PLEASE SUPPORT THE ARTISTS IN THIS BOOK AND SHOW THEM THEY ARE WORTH MORE IN LIFE THAN LIFE ITS SELF.

 

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I was saying

I was saying what I wanted to say

When I wanted to say

When I wanted to say it

I was doing what I wanted to do

When I wanted to do

When I wanted to do it

I was being what I wanted to be

When I wanted to be

When I wanted to be it

I was playing when I wanted to play 

When I wanted to play

When I wanted to play it

I was going around from town to town

Doing all the things completely sound

Even though I was on the ground

Spreading my words all around

Going here going there

Doing all the things oh yes I swear

In a way that's totally fair

Because I know I really care

I was saying what I wanted to say

When I wanted to say

When I wanted to say it

I was doing what I wanted to do

When I wanted to do

When I wanted to do it

I was being what I wanted to be

When I wanted to be

When I wanted to be it

I was playing when I wanted to play 

When I wanted to play

When I wanted to play it

I was finding it tough sure enough

Because I looked really rough

In a way that calls no bluff

Even though I knew my stuff

Getting into fights being polite

It one of those things day and night

Even though I was always right

Until I seen the bloody light

I was saying what I wanted to say

When I wanted to say

When I wanted to say it

I was doing what I wanted to do

When I wanted to do

When I wanted to do it

I was being what I wanted to be

When I wanted to be

When I wanted to be it

I was playing when I wanted to play 

When I wanted to play

When I wanted to play it

Then all of a sudden the people did stop

Because I wasn't singing any old pop

With loads of booze give us a drop

Or a bottle so I don't stop

In words of rhyme line by line

Come join in any old time

Through the darkness to the sunshine

With a zoot that is fine

I was saying what I wanted to say

When I wanted to say

When I wanted to say it

I was doing what I wanted to do

When I wanted to do

When I wanted to do it

I was being what I wanted to be

When I wanted to be

When I wanted to be it

I was playing when I wanted to play 

When I wanted to play

When I wanted to play it

Getting smashed out in the trash

Hoping for a chance to make some cash

In a way that's totally Flash

Through these words in the ultimate bash

To make it big with a jig

Even though I want a swig

While tripping over a little twig

Oh dear no I need a cig

I was saying what I wanted to say

When I wanted to say

When I wanted to say it

I was doing what I wanted to do

When I wanted to do

When I wanted to do it

I was being what I wanted to be

When I wanted to be

When I wanted to be it

I was playing when I wanted to play 

When I wanted to play

When I wanted to play it

I was feeling the tunes over the moon

Way up in a hot air balloon

Even though its only June

It's OK I'll be back soon

To do what I do

In these words so true

And that's get hammered

Like all of you

I was saying what I wanted to say

When I wanted to say

When I wanted to say it

I was doing what I wanted to do

When I wanted to do

When I wanted to do it

I was being what I wanted to be

When I wanted to be

When I wanted to be it

I was playing when I wanted to play 

When I wanted to play

When I wanted to play it

So come be clever put your hands together

No matter the rain or any weather

And say after me forever and ever

We won't give up no no never

For we are the ones who love fun

Under the stars under the sun

Because we know its got to be done

This is life for everyone

I was saying what I wanted to say

When I wanted to say

When I wanted to say it

I was doing what I wanted to do

When I wanted to do

When I wanted to do it

I was being what I wanted to be

When I wanted to be

When I wanted to be it

I was playing when I wanted to play 

When I wanted to play

When I wanted to play it

I was saying what I wanted to say

When I wanted to say

When I wanted to say it

I was doing what i wanted to do

When I wanted to do

When I wanted to do it

I was being what I wanted to be

When I wanted to be

When I wanted to be it

I was playing when I wanted to play 

When I wanted to play

When I wanted to play it

I was saying what I wanted to say

When I wanted to say

When I wanted to say it

I was doing what i wanted to do

When I wanted to do

When I wanted to do it

I was being what I wanted to be

When I wanted to be

When I wanted to be it

I was playing when I wanted to play 

When I wanted to play

When I wanted to play it

I Hear You

I hear you

Calling my name

I hear you

Wanting my fame

I feel you

All the same

Because i know

You want in my game

I know it

Oh for sure

I know it

Oh so pure

I see it

On my tour

Because I know

What you want to occur

I love it

Oh so sweet

I love it

From the street

I give it

I repeat

Because I know

What you want is unique

I make it

Simply for free

I enjoy it

That is me

In a way

For you to see

Because I know

What you want from me

I have it

And want more

I really have it

Deep in my core

I live it

With open door

Because \I know

What you want and more



I'm a superstar so I am

I'm a superstar so I am

I'm a homeless man without a plan

I'm a crazy person with a can

I'm a reservoir without a dam

I'm an alcoholic oh yes man

I'm a tramp with many a fan

I'm a poet who don't eat spam

I'm a vegetarian who eats ham

I'm a lire who drives a van

I'm a dopey person taking a gram

I'm a Jammie dodger without jam

But most of all I'm a simple man

Could You Do

Could you do

What we do

Everyday and night

Even though

I like a drink

As I simply write

From the heart

From the soul

In a passionette way

To say things

From the street

While living day by day

For these words

Come so true

To everyone for free

Even though

I sleep outside

In a way that's hard you see

With no roof

Of my own

What would you do

If you could not

Simply afford

To pay for one too

Would you write

Crazy rhymes

As people walk past

And if they want

To hear one

Then you simply say it fast

Shocking people

To the core

As they smile at you

With freezing hands

As you write

Those words from deep in you

And if they give you

A little change

Eor saying it for free

Then you know

Your on your way

To be a poet to be

I hear this girl

I hear this girl

She's on fire

She's the one

Most men desire

With blonde hair

And beautiful eye's

She's the one

You must realize

With long legs

And slender hips

She's the one

With kissable lips

So a here a we go

A whats it gonna be

She's the one

Everyone should see

Walking up and down

With flyers in hand

It's her job

You understand

Doing what she does

For everyone to see

What a woman

Don't you agree

With a heart of gold

In a compassionate way

We all love you

At the end of the day

So keep smiling 

As you do what you do

For your on fire 

And we all know it too

Looking at the beautiful women

Looking at the beautiful women

Walking past my bed at night

I think to myself  i'm so lucky

To see such a beautiful sight

Even though I am homeless

And living out on the street

In my sleeping bag oh oh yeah

Meeting everyone I simply meet

Even though everyone keeps staring

As I do what i simply do

And I hear a lot of them saying

He's not homeless too

Is it because I sit and write

To hopefully improve my life

Yet money isn't everything

Now that's real sacrifice

With many a laughing stranger

Going out to enjoy their night

No much wonder I simply drink

And love the words I write

For everyone to simply see

And read on this blog too

Yet I don't get paid for doing this

But then again would you

with inspiration running freely

As the cold air gives its bite

In Brighton at Christmas time

That's what makes poets stand and fight

Even though we have our troubles

And our words come in perfect flow

We have to stand up for ourselves

If trouble comes you know

Which could take us back to prison,

As we defend our health,

Even though we have no money

Or should i say no wealth

As you walk by

As you walk by

Looking at the sky

Remember me

And ask yourself why

As I smoke my fag

In my sleeping bag

Remember me

As I take a drag

As I sleep on the street

Writing words unique

Remember me

I must repeat

As I drink my beer

To improve my career

Remember me

Do you hear

As I ask for money

Oh yes honey

Remember me

Isn't it funny

With no I.D.

Or benefits you see

Remember me

And my words for free

As I do what I do

Like a busker too

Remember me

And I'll remember you

As I hear what you say

In a sad way

Remember me

I'll be famous one day

As I won't quit

No not a bit

So remember me

Where I sit

In a doorway

In Brighton today

Remember me

In a crazy way

With no local connection

What a reaction

Remember me 

With satisfaction

As you walk by

Looking at the sky

Remember me

And ask yourself why?

On a day when your feeling down

On a day when your feeling down

Smile, smile, smile don't you frown

Even if your on the ground

In a sleeping bag in any town

Or even if you have lost a mate

Smile, smile, smile don't get in a state

For many people can relate

Even though this could be fate

Taking you to a different high

Smile, smile, smile don't you cry

For your beautiful that is why

Now don't give up before you die

For this id life my little friend

Smile, smile, smile to the bitter sweet end

Even if you have to blend

With other people to break this trend

Yet if you cry then don't worry

Because your eyes are a little blurry

as in these moments we have no jury

And want a drink so our words become slurry

So we forget what happened today

When things are miserable and totally grey

Then we pick ourselves up and smile away

As we remember the good times at the end of the day

This poem was written for all those people who have died on the streets of Brighton this past winter. To my knowledge that was 16 people which is a crying shame. But if you are like me and don't like being around junkies then you would rather take your chances with the weather than go up against them stealing of you in hostels.

Even so the U.K. homeless teams or outreach workers would rather relocate you to where you come from than actually give you accommodation in the place where you are.

Many people run away from hard times like sexual abuse, violence, drink, drugs and want to change their lives around but can't because they want to speak to someone who has actually experienced the same as them, than speak to someone who has just got out of university and has experienced nothing except having a good time of course.

Money money money

Money money money

Is what we all need

In this life

If we want to succeed

Yet on the street 

We fight and bleed

From those who don't care

Oh yes indeed

Yet as I write

These words without greed

I understand

Those that lead

And that's the rappers

Of a dieing breed

For there the ones

That always take heed

To many things

From a blossoming seed

Yet have the power

To always get freed

To carry on

Oh yes indeed

Even if bloodshed

Is not agreed

For it's their hood

Where they feed

Which many respect

Oh yes indeed

Yet on the street

A stranger will plead

We got to live

To try and succeed

While stepping on toes

So we can feed

In a different way

Oh yes indeed

Yet sometimes it's true

We never take heed

And become the victim

Of a dieing breed

Because money money money

Is what we all need

In this life

If we want to succeed

We Have To Say What We Have To Say

We have to say what we have to say

As we live life from day to day

Getting moved on in a crazy way

By security oh oh yeah

In freezing temperatures out on the street

Writing these words I'd simply repeat

Not knowing why so turn up the heat

Yet this is life so don't admit defeat

Just carry on the way you are

Doing what you do to take you far

Who really cares about legal power

Because you know your a rising star

Flying high way above the sky

Doing all the things before you die

Knowing it and it's no lie

Going to prison is legal why?

With illegal crimes committed for free

So we don't have to beg you see

In a way to beat poverty

Oh yes baby it's the way to be

Unless your an artist on the road

Having to live no fixed abode

While carrying a big heavy load

As your brain wants to explode

Yet with no money what do you do

For many an artist breaks the rules too

And with no I.D. simply on you

You can't get benefits which is true

So I write my crazy little rhymes

While thinking about better times

In the future without these crimes

That come out quickly in many lines

Giving you all pleasure simply for free

As a poet or artist to be

In a way that comes naturally

Well this is life on the edge you see

The Unbelievable Madness

The unbelievable madness

Running through my brain

Is like an electric fence

Shocking me insane

As the coldness of the night

Nips on my toes

Yet I seem to write

In a rhythm that flows

While sitting in my sleeping bag

Thinking about good times

With people walking past me

While I write my rhymes

Laughing out loud

As they go to a club

Or their going to dinner

After leaving a pub

Telling me I'm not homeless

Because I look to clean

So I have to laugh out loud

For this is obscene

Yet I don't make money

For writing on the street

But I don't really care

If I die through lack of heat

For my blog's tell a story

That my rhymes are good

Yet sometimes I'm lucky

When people buy me food

So what this is life

For many a down and out

Even though I'll make it

In life without a doubt

And when I simply do

Through the words that I write

Then I can leave street life behind

And go out and enjoy the night

But this will never happen

As I love to write for free

To become an absolute legend

Who will live for eternity 

You walk past me as I write

You walk past me as I write

On a cold cold crazy night

In my sleeping bag isn't that right

On your way to a bar tonight

Yet I can't do this with pen in hand

With no money you understand

Even though my life's not planned

And I'm an artist who is dammed

Who lives out upon the street

And needs to beg to make ends meet

Breaking the law which is neat

While looking for that special treat

Until that day I can say

Thank you to those in a crazy way

Who walked past me oh oh yeah

And didn't care hip hip hooray

Yet when I asked some simply laughed

While others did help as they past

So what the heck this poems daft

Yet thank you to those who helped when I asked

Living In A Doorway

Living in a doorway

Doing what I do

Hoping for something

Totally really new

That will give us a chance

In life so true

That people will remember

When we're dead too

Yet the drinks taking over

And the drugs as well

Oh dear no

It's a living hell

As people walk past me

Not giving a dam

As I sit and write

With pen in my hand

As others sit and beg

With dogs by their side

Smiling at everyone

With all their pride

Getting loads of money

With benefits too

Yet I got no I.D.

And I'm out here too

Doing my thing

To hopefully survive

Yet I am nobody

Except a bum that's alive

Now if I make it

Then I no what I'd do

I'd rather give money

To help talents shine trough

So people can rise

And show their talents to the world

Like all the buskers

So come on boys and girls

See through the Armour

And use your wit

And help out the buskers

Simply make it

And who knows

Where they may go

Around the world

From the gutters they know

To be someone

And not a bum

Says a busking artist

Who enjoys fun 

There was a young shopper with a till

There was a young shopper with a till

Who wanted one heck of a thrill

So he ran out the door

As he let out a roar

And hes probably still running still

There was a young clock on the wall

There was a young clock on the wall

Who really wanted to be tall

So he reached out his hands

With many demands

And turned into the grandfather of them all

There was a young drunk on the street

There was a young drunk on the street

Who really had smelly feet

They where that bad

Even the rats where glad

He went to the shop for his treat

Firing Up Body And Soul

 

Firing up body and soul

With pur excitement for all to see

As monumental journeys end

In a way thats meant to be

 

Yet hard times bring out the deamons

Caressing our minds and spirits alike

Showing us no matter the weather

We got to stand we got to fight

 

To beat those tempertures below freezing

As people walk past day and night

It's not good with heavy breathing

With aches and pains we hate alright

 

Along with all those stabbing headaches

That come from those who simply laugh

Even though they have a home

Or should I say a comfortable gaff

 

Then there's those who look for trouble

With a glass bottle in their hand

Hoping that we'll be their punch bag

Until we get up and simply stand

 

For sleeping bag we cannot zip

Because death can come simply for free

When lighter fuel is poured upon us

And we're lit up like a christmas tree

 

Then theres those who spit in our face

And call us all the scum of the earth

No much wonder we need something

Or someone to show us how much were worth

 

As some of us stand and beat the pedos

So children can play with smiling face

And we are proud to go to prison

To protect our youngsters of the human race

 

Yet it's not easy being an artist

If your scared for sleeping out

With no I.D. to get benefits

That is life without a doubt

 

So we are better of in prison

Yet we can't protect our youngsters there

Now tell me that street life's easy

Says a poet/artist who really does care

 



Love is something so beautiful

 

Love is something so beautiful

And we know what it can do

As many people break our hearts

With love that wasn't true

 

Yet we get up to carry on

And find it again someway

As the pain it keeps biting

Nibbling at us each day

 

For some it lasts forever

Because their love is true

For others it's no good

So what you gonna do

 

You gonna turn it into art

Or even a poem as well

With a passion you once knew

As your tears begin to swell

 

Filling you all with sorrow

While your heart skips a beat

As you write from your heart

Not admitting defeat

 

Because your love is so true

You want to be together

Yet one doesn't want this

Or you would still be together

 

Or maybe they are too proud

And want more out of life

Which costs them real true love

Now that's one sacrifice

 

Or maybe they are simply scared

To go down them same routes

So they those themselves in creative life

As they write poetry books

 

Hoping for a chance

To simply break free

Through unbelievable art

And poetry by the sea

 

 

 



Don't Give Up And Fall

Don't give up on what you do

Don't give up at all

No no no no no no no

Don't give up and fall

Stand up for what you believe

And feel it in your heart

No matter what happens oh oh yeah

You'll do it from the start

So don't give up in what you do

Don't give up at all

No no no no no no no

Don't give up and fall

Because your the one who has a heart

To do what you love to do

Yet if your talent is completely different

Then you'll shine and come through

So don't give up in what you do

Don't give up at all

No no no no no no no

Don't give up and fall

Even if many obstacles

Seem to knock you back

Don't be ashamed because this is life

And we all make that mistake

So don't give up in what you do

Don't give up at all

No no no no no no no

Don't give up and fall

Remember your the chosen one

To shine for the world to see

Which is something we all die for

To live for eternity

So don't give up in what you do

Don't give up at all

No no no no no no no

Don't give up and fall

And one day you will see

The world will come to you

As an artist of some degree

Who loves what you can do

So don't give up in what you do

Don't give up at all

No no no no no no no

Don't give up and fall

And you will make it  trust me now

That's only if you believe

That your the best at what you do

Then you will surely achieve

So don't give up in what you do

Don't give up at all

No no no no no no no

Don't give up and fall

Even if money is not there

Break the rules instead

To do what you love to do

Before you end up dead

So don't give up in what you do

Don't give up at all

No no no no no no no

Don't give up and fall

And even if you simply fall

Don't sit and die in shame

Just get up and fight, fight, fight

For life is one big game

So don't give up in what you do

Don't give up at all

No no no no no no no

Don't give up and fall

Go On Baby And Have A Good Time

Go on baby and have a good time

Go on then and feel the rhythm and rhyme

See all the things as the moon does shine

No matter the weather, it'll be fine

Even when your walking down the street

Shake your booty with everyone you meet

Go on baby and turn up the heat

Give all the lads an absolute treat

Show your legs

Show your ass

Show them all

Your first class

Show your curves

Like never before

Come on now

Get on the dance floor

That's it baby a here a we a go

Feel the rhythm as you get in the flow

Bouncing to the beat, oh,oh,oh

That's it baby you simply know

Feel that rhythm like you don't care

Here we go baby, oh yes I swear

Even when you get on the chair

Then on the bar kicking drink everywhere

Show your legs

Show your ass

Show them all

Your first class

Show your curves

Like never before

Come on now

Get on the dance floor

Now grab the person by your side

That's it baby he cannot hide

Touch him baby likes your his bride

Going on a cruise that's totally world wide

Spinning around, up and down

Jumping to the beat of the magic sound

On the dance floor in every town

That's it baby it's his round

Show your legs

Show your ass

Show them all

Your first class

Show your curves

Like never before

Come on now

Get on the dance floor

That's it baby give him a smile

Come on now and show him style

In a way that's totally worthwhile

If he's worth it go that extra mile

With a big kiss right upon your lips

Come on now let him touch your hips

As you move together like pillow slips

Remember he's the one buying the chips

Show your legs

Show your ass

Show them all

Your first class

Show your curves

Like never before

Come on now

Get on the dance floor

That's it baby your luck is in

Bouncing to the beat, you and him

With a passion that's deep within

Way to go baby he's got a grin

Go on baby, show him who's boss

Show him now you don't give a toss

Unless he brings out the candy floss

Or you walk away then it's his loss

Show your legs

Show your ass

Show them all

Your first class

Show your curves

Like never before

Come on now

Get on the dance floor

That's it baby you got it

Come on now and let it rip

Like everyone on a special trip

Round the dance floor bit by bit

Doing what you do it's up to you

Come on baby and you know it too

Feel that rhythm and make it true

You've just pulled so good for you

Show your legs

Show your ass

Show them all

Your first class

Show your curves

Like never before

Come on baby

Let's go out the door

Back to yours or even mine

So we can have a better time

While listening to the rhythm and rhyme

Come on now you know it's fine

For your the one can't you see

That took my breath simply for free

In a way that was meant to be

And now we are together for eternity

Because you showed your legs

And you showed your ass

And you showed us all

That your first class

In a way I've never seen before

Nice one baby

On the dance floor

So show your legs

Show your ass

Go on baby

Your first class

Show your curves

For everyone to see

Come on baby

Because your with me

Show your legs

Show your ass

Show them all

Your first class

Show your curves

Like never before

Come on now

Get on the dance floor

Whats Up

Whats up

Whats sound

Bombs going off

People found

Heads missing

Tears in eyes

Troubles come

There's no lies

Picking up rubble

That's not cool

Missing arms

Who's the fool

Flash backs happening

Grab control

Oh dear no

Its a fish bowl

Drinking heavily

Washing it away

Its not happening

Pictures stay

Mates gone

Family's pain

No understanding

That's life's game

Trying to cope

No way back

Lost control

On a one way track

No not good

Wash it away

Drink even more

Live for today

Hurt someone

Not yourself

Need another drink

From top shelf

Alcohol poisoning

Oh so what

Life is real

And can't be taught

Given a chance

You'll break free

Yet those pictures

Still hunt me

Giving many problems

You don't understand

For a civilian

Upon this land