3 May 2019

Neptune and Me

From Sportsman of the Year - A Suburban Philosophy, 7:00 am on 3 May 2019

Photo: Jan Hellriegel

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“No matter how uneven the playing field, I resolve to work with what I have on hand today. Because the alternative is to quit and, quite frankly, that is not going to happen.” - Jan Hellriegel 2019.

A Polaroid taken for the 'Tremble' album in 1995.

A Polaroid taken for the 'Tremble' album in 1995. Photo: Supplied.

NEPTUNE AND ME

Wash right through me dark blue currents.

I belong to the rolling waters.

I belong to the bubbling seas.

And you.

These things are becoming real.

The lighthouse keeper has broken the seals.

Light's shining through.

Who cares at all about the troubles I've seen?

They've got enough of their own.

Who cares at all about the lessons I learned?

They've got enough of their own.

A black and white photograph of Jan Hellriegel playing at the Mountain Rock Festival in 1993.

Jan Hellriegel playing at the Mountain Rock Festival in 1993. Photo: Supplied.

Dark blue ocean

Stormy greys.

Swimming in the sea is better that way'

Being tossed in the waves till your hair begins to fray
With Neptune.

Who cares at all about the troubles I've seen?

They've got enough of their own.

Who cares at all about the lessons I learned?

They've got enough of their own.

Who cares at all about how cruel he can be?

Who cares at all about the troubles I've seen?

Wash right through me dark blue currents.

I belong to the rolling waters.

I belong to the bubbling seas.

And you.

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