Life is cruel sometimes

I’ve waited on platforms For trains that never arrived Drank shots in cellar bars On Tuesday nights With in-betweeners Who still believe in lady luckI’ve walked along promenades Been battered by the wind and the rain Taken shelter in late night café’s Drank coffee so strong It made me shudder I’ve read the beat poets so many times But I never tire of the words Of Ginsberg and Kerouak I’ve watched black and white movies Made long before I was a twinkle In somebody’s eye Sometimes, just sometimes I wish I had been around in those days When people still had manors And there wasn’t so much hate in the world I’ve dreamed a thousand dreamsAnd I’ve cried – God I’ve cried Life is cruel sometimes I’ve learnt how to read between the lines Of the writing on the wall I’ve always been myself Made my own choices Avoided jumping on bandwagons And following the pack Just to fit in I am what I am I’ve learn that I’ve made mistakes I could never deny that But I’ve learnt from them So it’s all good I’ve lived; I’m not blessed with wealth Far from it But I have enough to get byAnd I have friends Good, amazing friends So I do feel blessed I’ve had epiphanies I’ve seen the light several times And I have learntNever become your mistakes I’ve made the most of what I’ve got I’m thankful for it I’m grateful for every new day Life is cruel sometimes But it’s also good I’ve watched the tide I’ve listened to the crash of the waves I’ve dived into the ocean Felt it was over me I’ve partied long into the night And beyond until it got light I’ve had a good life When all is said and doneYes, I’ve been knocked down So far I’ve always got up again You need to be able to beat your own demons And rise above the moments of doubt Enjoy every minute of pleasure Or happiness that comes your way And never forget the good things in life Because life is cruel sometimes But it can be amazing