Also Ran
Why is it men must strive to win
The pleasure lies in taking part,
the simple joy of joining in
To finish last is no great sin.
So why not be an also ran
at least it proves that you can run.
You’re not ashamed to show you can
take part in anything for fun
Somebody must be champion.
Why worry if it is not you
He will be beaten by someone
and lose his place. They always do
Today he may hold pride of place
Tomorrow is another race.
1-Apr-08
poem by Ivor Or Ivor.e Hogg
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Never Say Die
People going nowhere, taken for a ride
Looking for the answers that they know inside
Searching for a reason, looking for a rhyme
Snow White's mirror said: partners in crime!
Don't they ever have to worry?
Don't you ever wonder why?
It's a part of me that tells you
Oh, don't you ever, don't ever say die
Never, never, never say die again
Sunday's satisfaction, Monday's home and dry
Truth is on the doorstep, welcome in the lie
All dressed up in sorrow, got no place to go
Hold back, 'till it's ready, taking it slow
Don't they ever have to worry?
Don't you ever wonder why?
It's a part of me that tells you
Oh, don't you ever, don't ever say die
Never, never, never say die again
Don't you ever say die
Don't you ever say die
Never say die
Panic, silver lining, writing's on the wall
Children get together, you can save us all
Future's on the corner, throwing us a die
Slow down, turn around, everything's fine
There's no need to have a reason
There's no need to wonder why
It's a part of me that tells you
Oh, don't you ever, don't ever say die
Never, never, never say die again
song performed by by Ozzy Osbourne
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If I Were You
She can feel you
Drifting far away
But she can't see through
What you do not say
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure
If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Simple pleasures
The hardest to be found
Can't be measured
'Till they're not around
Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll stay
But she'd rather go than fade away
Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Is the saddest fate
[Chorus]
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Take this to heart
You'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
song performed by by Celine Dion from Celine Dion
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Never Say Die
People going nowhere, taken for a ride
Looking for the answers that they know inside
Searching for a reason, looking for a rhyme
Snow whites mirror said partners in crime!
Dont they ever have to worry?
Dont you ever wonder why?
Its a part of me that tells you
Oh, dont you ever, dont ever say die
Never, never, never say die again
Sundays satisfaction, mondays home and dry
Truth is on the doorstep, welcome in the lie
All dressed up in sorrow, got no place to go
Hold back, 'till its ready, taking it slow
Dont they ever have to worry?
Dont you ever wonder why?
Its a part of me that tells you
Oh, dont you ever, dont ever say die
Never, never, never say die again
Dont you ever say die
Dont you ever say die
Never say die
Panic, silver lining, writings on the wall
Children get together, you can save us all
Futures on the corner, throwing us a die
Slow down, turn around, everythings fine
Theres no need to have a reason
Theres no need to wonder why
Its a part of me that tells you
Oh, dont you ever, dont ever say die
Never, never, never say die again
song performed by by Black Sabbath
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Place in my heart
Nothing compares to a mother's love,
A hiding place when push comes to shove.
Cinderella dreams,
Dimond Rings,
I try to fill my heart with earthly things.
Still there is a place
that seems so empty.
It's the deepest part of me
that only you can fill.
Just the other day,
I turned my thoughts astray.
From a history of reason to
give my heart away.
This thought progressed
through time the path seemed unkind.
Lonely and unclear it overwhelmed my mind,
And if I release this part of me,
Dear Lord,
Is it true what you say,
'Am I received as your child'.
Life is hard
this world is cold.
I need you more and more today.
I build walls to stop the pain,
It still won't go away.
Surrendering on bended knees
this part of me,
I surrender to you.
There's a place in my heart
that I want you near.
It's the place in my heart,
I hold most dearly.
There's a place in my heart,
That wants you so,
And I won't let it go.
poem by Amanda Barr
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I would like to cite an instance which proves the efficacy of clean living on the part of an athlete coupled with the inspiration received from a champion which go a long way to making a champion.
quote by Major Taylor
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Love Me Tomorrow
She said, "it's lonely here tonight." she's always sad when she's alone.
She said, "i need you here tonight." she couldn't wait 'til i get home.
She loves me, and that's all i need to know.
She's part of my life; just a part i won't let go.
Then she said,
"love me tomorrow. won't you please promise me? love me tomorrow like today.
Love me tomorrow; hurry back. can't you see i need you much more than
Yesterday?"
You know it's always cold at night; it's always lonely 'til the dawn.
And though it's not what we both want, knowing she's there, i'll carry on.
Because she loves me, and that's all i need to know.
She's part of my life; just a part i won't let go.
Then she said,
"love me tomorrow. won't you please promise me? love me tomorrow like today.
Love me tomorrow; hurry back. can't you see i need you more than any words can
Say?"
She loves me, and that's all i need to know.
She's part of my life; just a part i won't let go.
Then she said,
"love me tomorrow. won't you please promise me? love me tomorrow like today.
Love me tomorrow; hurry back. can't you see i need you much more than
Yesterday?"
Love me tomorrow; love me tomorrow like today.
Love me tomorrow; i need you much more than yesterday
song performed by by Chicago
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One Ancestry
One race...one ancestry
One place...one history
The importance of all these -
The start of you and me
Our family is like branches of tree
Some remain in Palompon, Leyte
A place where we can feel and see
Our great ancestor's merits and bravery
Others grow in different lands
Yet, our roots remain as one.
Each of our lives will always be intertwined
The breathe we take
The blood that flows through our veins
Is like a song that will never change.
A tear in my eye
With a heart full of pride
And that I cannot hide.
As I'm so blessed to be a part of history
A history that will be remembered and treasured
Not only today but on the next generation..
All of the information
Gathered from the past
Through your help & coordination we made it at last!
So, thank you for all you do,
I appreciate it and that's true!
poem by Amor Olorvida
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Morning Song
Days behold lives unfold
Can't move on so much untold
Shades of gold we've been sold
Been deceived while we believe
If today is all we see
Then tomorrow seems to me
Is just an elusion we believe
Strive to see hope to be
To be some small part of eternity
If today is all we see
Then tomorrow seems to me is
Just an elusion we believe
song performed by by Zero 7
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Hold On
Wars, walls, tumble and falls
Time, change, clouds and rain
Through it all, I will stand
Come what may, um hmm
Throw in the towel, not today
Cuz where there's a will
There's a way, whoa
[1] - I'm gonna hold
Hold on, hold on, hold on
I'm gonna hold
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Until the finish
I'll be strong
Oceans, strong winds, hills and mountains
Sacrifice, paying the price, yeah
Struggle all your life
Through it all, I will stand
Come what may, yes I will
Throw in the towel, no not today
Cuz where there's a will
There's a way, whoa
[Repeat 1]
I see tomorrow will surely come
And I'm gonna be the first to see the sun
Throw in the towel, not today
Cuz I know that where there's a will
There's a way, whoa
[Repeat 1]
[Repeat 1 while:]
On the highway, and the bi-way
If I just hold on
I'mma make it there someday
Through the storm and through the rain
You can knock me down
But I'm gonna stand again
Yes I will
Running on this track, hey
If I keep my pace, hey
I can see the finish line
I'm gonna win this race
Hey, hold on, hold on
song performed by by R. Kelly
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Part Of The Wall
I know you just don't fit in,
I know no one likes you,
I know what you are going through.
Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Do I fit into the human race?
Or will I be part of the wall?
You were born with superpowers,
The ones that make you invisible girl,
You look at your self and say ugly,
But when I do I see beauty.
Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Do I fit into the human race?
Or will I be part of the wall?
You just love your self,
Cause you don't fit in,
Yeah, I know what that fells like.
Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Do I fit into the human race?
Or will I be part of the wall?
Close your eyes,
And think of the friends you have,
Laughing with you,
You are popular in my eyes.
Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Do I fit into the human race?
Or will I be part of the wall?
You are the wall paper,
Reds, green, and blue,
You might never fit in,
But don't worry,
I'll be friends with you.
Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Do I fit into the human race?
Or will I be part of the wall?
Ohhhhhhh
La, la, la, la, la
Ohhhhhhh
La, la, la, la, la
Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Do I fit into the human race?
Or will I be part of the wall?
poem by Brianna King
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It should concern you
It should, in no way, concern you
You have your entire share that is due
Let others go to anywhere and have downfall?
Why unnecessarily worry and respond to a call?
In which way it should bother us?
Are there not accidents taking place while traveling in bus?
Why create so much stir and fuss?
We should merely express sorry and live thus
Many may be meeting with unnatural deaths
Then also nothing affects and shakes our faith
We simply shed tears and express sorrow
Who cares for today and even for better tomorrow?
We do make sometimes money out of tragedy
Steal the articles with eyes so much greedy
Lead the way and prefer where gain is more
We witness such scenes never seen before
Hate, crime, rape and all today reign supreme
Seems they are so important and object prime
We get attracted and stay easily confused
Have no moral authority to say no and refuse
Neither they are of permanent nature
Nor do they seem to form part of future
Is there any remedy or formula for cure?
I ask to all as am not confident and sure
There is little hope in despair
Even vehicle can become serviceable after repair
We are human beings and sensitive at heart
We should not stoop so below only to look smart
Many live with hardships but show the courage
Losing no sense even after facing outrage
Love to work among poor and destitute
Consider the work as holy and substitute
It may need no extra efforts
You don’t have to part with slight comforts
Only simple desire to work for others
Pain and agony to self so others need not suffer
We unnecessarily think too much and lay a stress
Speak always lies and never admit or confess
It has become part and necessity of the day
We consider it useful to be formed in a day
If it is really essential then it must be performed
Definite idea and opinion should be formed
It should not pinch all the times everywhere
It may not help and lead you any where
Practical life and morality are two separate things
You my have will power to ride on powerful wings
You may be poor but happiness as that of kings
Still you are not able to come out of rings
Try earnestly to come out of these phenomena
There may me lot more problems and lacuna
Still we should stay aloof and out of sight
Consider it of no importance and take it light
poem by Hasmukh Amathalal
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Pleasure
Pleasures in my car
Even in the bar as Im searching
In the love thats strong
Breathing in the song, Im learning
(I am learning)
Pleasure in the sand
Warm within the hand shes holding
It is on the screen
Adventures at ninteen, Im searching
I am searching in my heart
Pleasure in my heart
Never let us part for pleasure
Work,work today
Never let them pay for pleasure
Leave or lose her from my heart.
Pleasure is your name
I accept he blame for falling
It is down the phone
Living in your home,Im calling
(I am calling)
Pleasure is a word
When love is left unheard,its burning
It is on the screen
Adventures at ninteen, Im searching
I am searching in my heart.
Why do you feel like breaking my heart?
What made you feel like breaking my heart tonight?
Now I am crying,now I am crying.
Pleasure in my heart
Never let us part for pleasure
Work,work today
Never let them pay for pleasure
Leave or lose her from my heart.
song performed by by Spandau Ballet
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Living For Tomorrow
Music :rudolf schenker
Lyrics:klaus meine
Im still living for tomorrow
Im living for today
Lets make this world
A better place to live
Stop to take
Start to give
Loves got the power
To get it done
To stop the pain
Of a killing gun
And even if you say
Were gonna die today
Im still living for tomorrow
Im living for today
Cause love will find a way my friend
Whatever it will take
Im still living for tomorrow
Im living for today
Why dont we try today my friend
To make this world a better place
Lets make this life
A better life to live
Stop to hate
Learn to forgive
Evil power can kill
The human race
If we give life
A human face (a human face)
And even if you say
Were gonna die today
Im still living for tomorrow
Im living for toda
Cause love will find a way my friend
Whatever it will take
Im still living for tomorrow
Im living for today
Why dont we try today my friend
To make this world a better place (a better place)
And even if you say
Were gonna die today
Im still living for tomorrow
Im living for today
Cause love will find a way my friend
Whatever it will take
Im still living for tomorrow
Im living for today
Why dont we try today my friend
To make this world a better place
Im still living for tomorrow
song performed by by Scorpions
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Don’t Worry (Matthew 6: 24-34)
Don’t worry about your life
About what will you eat and drink
About your body
About what will you wear
Isn’t it obvious that life is more important than food?
And body is more important than cloth?
Why worry when it doesn’t add an inch in your life span
If you have a time to worry
Use it to relieve one by one of your worry
Remember what is important for you
So you won’t waste your time and lose it
Trust your worry to God
If He dresses up the grass in the field
Fate to be there today and burnt tomorrow
He will also look after you
Even you are failed yesterday and down in sorrow
Don’t worry and say
What will we drink?
What will we eat?
What will we wear?
Don’t worry about tomorrow
It will be a countless end
Because tomorrow has its own worry
A day’s worry is enough for a day
poem by Maria Sudibyo
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First Aid Life
Finish one after another
Everything boring and routine
Release one by one
What worry and bother you
Prepare it patiently
When you really exited to do
Always hold what’s important for you
If you feel helpless and desperate
Be friend with time
Though it so strict and demanding
Play your part well
Even you don’t want to be responsible
Forgiven but not forgotten your regret and guilt
To make your burden bearable
Don’t be ashamed to lower your head
It doesn’t even reduce an inch of yours
Be proud of yourself
Because you have something to fight and achieve
poem by Maria Sudibyo
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A Woman's Honour
Love bade me hope, and I obeyed;
Phyllis continued still unkind:
Then you may e'en despair, he said,
In vain I strive to change her mind.
Honour's got in, and keeps her heart,
Durst he but venture once abroad,
In my own right I'd take your part,
And show myself the mightier God.
This huffing Honour domineers
In breasts alone where he has place:
But if true generous Love apppears,
The hector dares not show his face.
Let me still languish and complain,
Be most unhumanly denied:
I have some pleasure in my pain,
She can have none with all her pride.
I fall a sacrifice to Love,
She lives a wretch for Honour's sake;
Whose tyrant does most cruel prove,
The difference is not hard to make.
Consider real Honour then,
You'll find hers cannot be the same;
'Tis noble confidence in men,
In women, mean, mistrustful shame.
poem by Lord John Wilmot
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Yesterday, today and tomorrow
Today part of my life is shattered
and lay in pieces
like a pane of broken glass.
Yesterday my wife left me,
for another man
and her children
do not any more regard me
as a father,
though I sacrificed
my life for them.
Yesterday my reputation was in ruins
and not only with the people that I know,
but across the globe
lies were spread by emails about me
to make me loose integrity.
Yesterday two cars were stolen from me
and no police could find the cars
or the villains
and the insurance
absconded from paying
with very clever clauses.
Yesterday I started doing contract work
and do not really know
from where the next job will come
and what lies ahead
for the next month or year.
Today part of my life is shattered
and lay in pieces
like a pane of broken glass,
but today I started a new life
and are free
from the persons
that impeded me.
Today I love somebody really special
that I know loves me,
today I act as I always did
with respect and integrity,
today I do my work
to the best of my ability,
today I go to interviews
and still believe
that the right permanent job will come
and today I live my life
as if it’s the last and only day.
Only the great creator knows
what tomorrow holds,
but tomorrow is safe
in His hands and I wait
while His love unfolds
with the passage of time.
poem by Gert Strydom
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Put Yourself In My Place
(ransford)
So you gotta put yourself in my place
I dont want to lose face
People talking round town
Telling me that youve been putting it round
That your love for me
So they say
Its hard to realize
That I love you this way
So you gotta put yourself in my place
Dont want to lose face
Coz youre telling these lies
Everyone will think its no surprise
That youre leaving me today
I never thought that Id see you walking away
So you gotta put yourself in my place
Dont want to lose face
So your friends turn their backs
And laugh at me
Well you just tell them
That our love could never be
And so you gotta now
Put yourself in my place
Break
So you gotta now
Put yourself in my place
Dont want to lose face
Why dont we both take a chance
Im sure that if we tried we could save our romance
Ill never understand what you did to me
Why dont you realize that Ill never be free
And so you gotta
Put yourself in my place
Dont want to lose face
No no no no no no (lose face)
Listen to me baby (lose face)
Come on come on
You gotta try
Lose face
song performed by by Hollies
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Fool Me Once
From my little corner of the world...
I sit silently listening and reading...!
Can't help but wonder though--
Can't believe what i am seeing;
Reflecting now of how i was so obviously taken in--
Wondering now if you did that to me too...?
You know-praised me and then stabbed me in the back?
Wonder what THEY would say...?
If THEY only knew what you had said to me about THEM?
So much treachery...
So much betrayal...
And way too much naitivity on OUR part...
THEY say that there is a fool born every minute--
And i am ashamed to say that i am one of them...!
Oh, don't worry i won't RAT on you!
As that would put me in the same 'Cat' agory as you---
And that my dear is no place to be! ;
poem by Theodora Onken
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Love Me Tomarrow
She said, its lonely here tonight. shes always sad when shes alone.
She said, I need you here tonight. she couldnt wait til I get home.
She loves me, and thats all I need to know.
Shes part of my life; just a part I wont let go.
Then she said,
Love me tomorrow. wont you please promise me? love me tomorrow like today.
Love me tomorrow; hurry back. cant you see I need you much more than
Yesterday?
You know its always cold at night; its always lonely til the dawn.
And though its not what we both want, knowing shes there, Ill carry on.
Because she loves me, and thats all I need to know.
Shes part of my life; just a part I wont let go.
Then she said,
Love me tomorrow. wont you please promise me? love me tomorrow like today.
Love me tomorrow; hurry back. cant you see I need you more than any words can
Say?
She loves me, and thats all I need to know.
Shes part of my life; just a part I wont let go.
Then she said,
Love me tomorrow. wont you please promise me? love me tomorrow like today.
Love me tomorrow; hurry back. cant you see I need you much more than
Yesterday?
Love me tomorrow; love me tomorrow like today.
Love me tomorrow; I need you much more than yesterday
song performed by by Chicago
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