Never

NB. This piece dates back to 1996 and is one of my favourites so far from my this archive so far-  kind of setting the scene for my first book 'Return to Kemptown' on it's more comedic pieces. 

It's more of a reflection of where I was, and where I was going to. 

Not sure if it's kind of where I ended up, but I was only then (23). 

I've never been a hero

I’ve never been a villain

I’ve never been a whistler

I’ve never been a painter

Of great imaginative depth

But I’ve never,

Ever been a ordinary Joe.

I’ve never stolen

I’ve rarely lied

I’ve wandered wrote poems

Of great personal depth

But I’ve never,

Ever been a ordinary Joe.

I’ve always worked

I’ve always done my best

Said the wrong thing

But I’ve never

Ever been a ordinary Joe.

The difference is

Perhaps I dream

Dream of a better future

Making me glad

I’ve never

Been a ordinary Joe.

Never, ever

Been a ordinary Joe

Never, ever

Been a ordinary Joe

And I hope it never changes.