LOVER'S LAMENT. (By Dot Bremner.)

He's ruled my life from morn. 'till night.
I hate it - when he's out of sight.
He's always with me, by my side.
He's been my mentor, friend and guide.

He's my first thought when waking up,
Far better than a cheering cup.
He touched my lips and I was sent.
He had me round his finger bent.

My goose was well and truly cooked.
As - all in all, he had me hooked.
He knew to gauge my moods just right.
A long, thin streak of pure delight.

He left me like an empty shell.
But on the past…. I must not dwell.
I see it now - he's just a weed.
Making my life 'go to seed'.

The truth be told, he bled me dry.
Took all my cash and youth forbye.
Independence - now my goal.
Nick O'Tine!! I'm in control.

Ex-smoker (Mother's Day 2002).