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Our Brother

He came into our family 
Became one of us right away
He was always smiling 
But didn't have to much to say 

When Michael spoke we listened 
He was honest to the core 
You could tell he had a hard life 
We could see he wanted more 

The things that made him happy 
Weren't all that hard to see 
His family being the main ones 
And he loved his smoking tree

Our family day out was special 
Howth hill he gave his best shot 
He huffed but kept on smiling 
You could see it meant a lot 

We all seen so much in Michael 
His strenght his drive his fight 
And on that day he left the lodge 
We all prayed he'd be alright 

He took the power from his addiction 
And that was clear to see
And if he had to pass away 
I'm glad he passed while free 

He'll always be our brother 
We could see that from the start 
You'll never be forgotten Mick 
Your always in our heart

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Recovery

Chasing those good feelings 
Never can be good 
I want to stop that thinking 
I really wish I could 

Your sinking and yet flying 
At a uncontrolable speed 
It takes control of all your taughts 
You’ll think its all you need   

It can change your life forever 
When you use drugs as a toy 
The Hurt , pain , and sadness
I never did enjoy

But life has so much more to give 
You can reclaim all that you had 
No reasons to be feeling down 
And no reasons to be sad 

I replaced my drug with happiness
And you do that too
Recovery’s there for all us 
For  him for her for you

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The Journey

Would you like to know me 
And how I really feel 
I am trying to change the who I am
I'm really trying to heal 

Could you show me some support 
Help me along my way
I'm not asking for a life time 
I'm just trying to get through this day

My journey through the lodge was hard 
Full of guilt and shame
True feelings and emotions 
Are the hardest things to name 

My inner voice was screaming 
Just tell people how you feel 
That's all thats really expected 
Your expected to be real 

When you release all your struggles 
The weights lifted then its gone 
Maybe I am worth it
Maybe I was wrong 

Twenty weeks is nothing 
When you think of what you'll gain 
It's the place to leave your problems 
The place for all your pain 

That common ground of mirrors 
Really opened up my eyes 
It helped me find my purpose
No pain no fear no lies 

The family keep you grounded 
Keep you in the zone 
You alone can do it 
But you can't do it on your own

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My Dear Friend Robert

So many many memories 
From a time so long ago 
But it never seems to get easier
And I really wanted you to know 

We did everything together 
My best friend was right next door 
Always in some kind of trouble 
Never knowing what's in store 

Playing horses on the walls outside 
Collecting wood for Halloween 
You really were a great best friend
The best you could have been 

From dangling from the school gate 
Getting kicked by Ritchie's horse
For all my childhood memories 
It was you who was the source

Life threw so many spanners 
Of those we had our share 
The pain that came with losing you 
I never can compare 

Time is a great healer 
At least that's what they say 
But sadness comes with memories 
On days just like today

Sometimes we lose the ones we love 
No one knows the reasons why 
I'll always have a tear for you 
Every single time I cry  

Your face your voice and humour 
Has never gone away 
I hope you know I miss you rob
And in my heart you'll stay 



For my dear friend Robert Hanley but I miss every day

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The Lodge

The lodge its had its moments 
A real mix of good and bad
I can't pretend that leaving there 
Didn't really make me sad 

Departments everyday is tough 
But you try give it your all 
Then football on a Wednesday 
That's if we have a ball

The house is full of personalities 
Respect it is a must
But you can meet some good friends there 
Especially if you've dust 

From TV room to kitchen 
There's certain things you'll hear 
Have you any roll ups 
Or bleeding more aware

Comradary between your Coolmine brothers 
Is a feeling you can not buy
They'll support you if your lonely 
Or if you need to cry 

The lads I done my program with 
In sadness and in fun
I've nothing but love and gratitude
For each and every one

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Depression

Trying to get some sleep again
daylight comes creeping in 
Here's when i fight my demons most 
the fight i rarely win 

This voice that never leaves me 
always playing with my mind 
telling me i'm not so special 
i,m not one of a kind 

I,m bad and mad and worthless 
is usually what they say
things will never change for you 
this will always be your way 

Don't burden people with your madness 
no one wants to know 
they'll think you want attention 
they'll say its all a show 

So i do the worst thing possible 
and keep this all inside 
constantly telling people i,m doing fine 
even though each time i lied 

If only i could tell my loved ones 
exactly whats going on 
why i,m always on my own 
and why i,m so withdrawn 

Maybe that would help me 
and change my life for real 
change the way i view myself 
and change the way i feel 

It may get worse before its better 
but somethings got to give 
to feel this way about yourself 
is not a way to live 

I,m pushing for a change in life 
its time for something new
try feel good about myself 
and change my point of view

I know that voice will never leave 
though convincing its not always true 
so i guess i,ll keep on fighting 
anything to make it through

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Special Heart

They call her Suzy feelings 
And many men have cried 
Everytime they seen her coming 
They'd scurry then they'd hide

I'd see her big bright colours 
Come strolling down the walk 
Then she'd make eye contact 
I think we need to talk

I had tried to take to others 
But all I did was lied 
With her those chats were different
It's like she seen inside 

Our chats were really special 
She helped me find my way 
I never taught I could feel like that 
With those things I'd never say 

I'm starting to like the real me 
And that for me is new 
I can finally go and live my life 
And that's all down to sue

You really are a diamond sue
The best I've ever met 
I'll meet many people along my way 
But you I won't forget...

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Smokescreen

Can they see me through my camouflage
Do you see how hard I try
Its just became so routine now
To answer questions with a lie

I dont know why Im like this
Its a heavy load to bare
I can never just say im hurting
Deep down I know they care

So who exactly am I fooling
When each time i brush it off
There really is no good parts
Certainly no payoff

Im grand im good im ok
The stupid things I say
That little hesitation
When they ask how Im doing today

Things are getting slowly better
Well at least thats what I think
Ive found a little release now
That takes me from the brink

There is one thing that makes me laugh
How good my advice can be
Pity it works for everyone else
I cant hear it when its me

Its important to keep going 
To wherever lIfe may lead 
Try to give yourself a break sometimes 
And find out what you need

So thats the path I choose to take
I think I finally see the way
positive taught.s and affirmations
Surely help you through the day

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My Demons

I write my hidden message 
And hope they see in time
My taughts have finally beat me 
I'm tired of saying I'm fine

I know they'll say it's a cowards way 
But they couldn't be more wrong 
It's every taught i think of 
Its the words of every song 

You never see it coming 
Before you know it it's all you see 
The place would be much better 
So much better without me

I wish I done things different 
And Been a better man 
Forever just a let down
Of that I'm sure I am

To see it through once and for all 
For once I will commit 
They'll be better off without me
Although they won't admit

I love my family dearly 
There are no words to say how much
I hope they'll miss something about me 
My voice my smile my touch 

I tryd so much to reach out 
They didn't understand that's clear 
I was left alone with all my demons 
And consumed with all this fear 

The way out for me is clear now
As hard as it may be 
I'll finally be without my taughts
And i pray that I'll be free .

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Lucky Dad

My daughter is someone special
Someone I can always depend 
She really has the biggest heart 
She's like a true best friend 

My feelings and my madness 
I can always be open and talk 
If its Just us on the bike 
or out for a short walk 

She comforts and loves me
Every single time  I'm down 
She can sense just how I'm feeling 
every expression smile or frown 

Our bond is strong and so special 
And She can always make me laugh 
Can't imagine my life without her 
She's like my other half

To see the young lady she's became
I couldn't be more glad 
I'll always be her biggest fan 
The number 1 proud dad

No matter what life throws at us 
Whether sky's are blue or black 
My little girl you'll always be 
And I'll always have your back .


Love you T ?