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I think of you

The feeling inside me undoubtedly grew
When the most beautiful lady that I ever knew
Kissed with the softest lips, loving and true 
Lost in her eyes, awash green and blue 
I think of you 

Being with her was a momentous occasion 
She’s naturally gifted in the powers of persuasion 
You completely changed the entire equation 
I think you are heavenly, angelic, amazing 
I think of you 

Baby Ducks paddle in the lake 
Clouds appear, drift and break 
An artists sky, full and great 
A super moon, the perfect date
I think of you

And so time moves on and dreams grow again 
Desire and conflict and hunger remain
Exhibit control, discipline and refrain 
Don’t be a fool, you’ve the whole world to gain
I think of you 

I wonder if she knows just what goes on 
Inside my heart and mind 
All that I am sings the most beautiful song 
Beyond what I could hope to find 
I think of you

Copyright © Luke Burgess | Year Posted 2026


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When I was seven

I saw a bloke beneath an oak with nothing in his hands 
He seemed relaxed, and as time lapsed, he had little plans
He stayed just there without a care evidently free
Then someone said, that fellas dead, hanging from that tree

Copyright © Luke Burgess | Year Posted 2026

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Confession

I love the taste but just can’t eat 
Don’t wanna tidy but like things neat
Enjoy a walk but have no desire 
Thrive on the work but easily tire
I want to see but can’t discern 
I’m pleased to be, but sad to learn
A million others feel the same
Burning flicker of the flame 
It distorts and disrupts my nightly dreams 
With little hope to what it means. 
Here it is, my big confession,
I’m scared I might have a lil depression 

Copyright © Luke Burgess | Year Posted 2026

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My candle

My candle flickered through all the darkness which we grew
My candle shone ahead when we knew nothing but dread
My candle gave us light when we gave in to the fight
My candle lit the way even on our darkest day 
I have the candle here, and it represents my *****
Belief I will avail; I must refuse to fail 

Copyright © Luke Burgess | Year Posted 2026

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I wish I could dance

I wish I could dance 
Oh how I would love to dance 
To step in time with one who’s mine 
To twirl and swirl this perfect girl 
laughing all night until morning light 

Oh how I would love to dance 
And skip and leap and bounce and prance 
Freely lost in rhythmical trance  
Perhaps one day il get the chance 

Oh how I would love to dance 
And wrap my arms around your waist 
And stare into your perfect face 
Slowly stepping matching pace 
once more lost in all your grace

Oh how I would love to dance 
And move and sway the night away 
And thus begin a bright new day 
Two gleeful lovers lost in play 

Oh how I would love to dance 
I’d dance away my life with you 
Lovers stuck together like glue 
I hope one day it will come true

Copyright © Luke Burgess | Year Posted 2026


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Winter

Icy mornings and darkness warnings
The sun late dawning, commuters yawning 
Snow and ice, rain and sleet 
The elements do pain the feet
Benevolent heat! the perfect greet 
A bitter sweet much needed treat 

No birds to see, they left with glee 
Indeed they’re free to flee the tree 
It seems to me natures decree 
Eternally the way things be 

Sunshine rare, a low set glare 
Trees stand bare, devoid of flare 
I stare with care at nature; fair 
I am one with all, the whole we share 

Copyright © Luke Burgess | Year Posted 2026

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