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JustChris
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0 posted 2004-01-18 02:26 PM


I wrote this poem last year in memory of the 96 souls who perished in 1989 at the Hillsborough disaster. Because of police ignorance and stupidity, 96 people lost their lives at a football match.
         Written from the heart


                 Cry Me A Tear


Cry me a tear, wipe it away
does it make you feel better about that terrible day.

Cry me a tear, wipe it away again
the good days we had, will it ever be the same.

Cry me a tear, maybe you don’t understand
what went on that day, in that horrible stand.

Cry me a tear, and wipe it away
how come that tear keeps appearing, each and every day.

Cry me a tear, for the hurt and the cost
for the Kop is still silent, for its people it lost.

Cry me a tear, for we are still hear
wipe it away, but you won’t stop the tear.

Cry me a tear, for the lads and the lasses
we cross many borders and are loved by the masses.

Cry me a tear, for the loud and the proud
we won’t ever walk alone, even lost in a crowd.

Cry me a tear, I think not
the 96 victims the media conveniently forgot.

Cry me a tear, for the fans that survived
think of the grief and tears that they hide

Cry me a tear, for the families that grieve
with your help and mine lets hope they receive.

Cry me a tear, for the faith and love that they all had
with hope in their hearts, it’s terribly sad.

Cry me a tear, for the future is bright
its time for the red phoenix to flex its red might.

Cry me a tear, for the true people you are
whether local or away from a far.

Cry me a tear, let it run down your face
remember dignity, pride and grace.

Cry me a tear, for the pride that we bear
its our life and a hope that we share.

Cry me a tear, for the sick in their hands
they mock us and skit us, one day they will understand.
Cry me a tear, for the weak and the infirm
for they have been true reds history can confirm.

Cry me a tear, for the loved ones we’ve lost
whatever the pain or values it cost.

Cry me a tear, for our ancestors who walked alone a head
they set standards high, for the men dressed in red.

Cry me a tear, don’t ever forget
lift your head up proud, lest never forget.

Cry me a tear, for the youths of today
lets hope they never forget that horrible day.

Cry me a tear, King Kenny was boss
he felt it all and cried at the loss.

Cry me a tear, for the team that we had
its glory is rich but terribly sad.

Cry me a tear, with hope in your heart
think of loved ones drastically pulled apart.

Cry me a tear, for all the true reds
lets hope you can settle in your comfortable beds.

Cry me a tear, for we don’t know your name
we may walk right past you each and every game.

Cry me a tear, as long as I last
with god’s will and strength I will never forget our past.

Cry me a tear, for those left behind
who live each day with thoughts in their mind.

Cry me a tear, cry for the 96 that died
cry me a tear, for the press that lied

Cry me a tear, with hope in our heart
think of the loved ones drastically drawn apart.

Cry me a tear, some say it’s just a football team
its bigger than that, its more than a dream.

Cry me a tear, wipe them all away
we love and feel for them everyday.

The 96 are now immortal, never to be forgotten, my heart still bleeds and feels for you and those you left behind.

One day, we will all meet up in heaven, my thoughts are with you.

Cry me a tear, because I haven’t stopped crying yet.
              
                Justice For The 96

© Copyright 2004 Christopher Andrew Quail - All Rights Reserved
nn
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1 posted 2004-01-18 02:33 PM


A long poem related to something that I love: football.

"Cry me a tear, for the loud and the proud
we won’t ever walk alone, even lost in a crowd."

My favourite.

richard taylor
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2 posted 2004-01-18 02:37 PM


Hi Chris,
I was watching the match that awful day,
I thought at first they were fighting, though we knew soon after those poor souls were being crushed by the people behind who could do nothing. Your poem is from the heart thanks for sharing.
regards Richard.

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3 posted 2004-01-18 02:42 PM


Chris, thank you for sharing this poem
about such a sad event. I could tell that
it was written from your heart, too. Also,
I'd like to welcome you to Passions.
  Ethel...garysgirl

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4 posted 2004-01-18 02:50 PM


Hi, and Welcome to Passions we are glad you have joined our circle of friends, and family….

please check your email for a special greeting


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5 posted 2004-01-18 02:51 PM


WELCOME TO PASSIONS CHRIS!
I remember this tragic incident quite well.
You did very well with this tribute.
I look forward to seeing more of your work.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

    In the midst of winter..
I found there lives within me,
    an invincible summer.

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6 posted 2004-01-18 02:52 PM


Chris~
Such a heartfelt render ... tenderly done~

Welcome to Passions~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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7 posted 2004-01-18 04:39 PM






(sad sigh) I was only six when this tragic incident happened, but yet I remember the images on the television so well and it saddens and angers me deeply to see how the media was so cold and uncompassionate to the tragedy and they should all be ashamed of themselves for disrespecting these 96 innocent people who should never have died that day! God Bless You, this is a powerfully heartwrenching debut! Welcome to Passions, sweet Chris, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your wonderful words, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

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