2026

 2026

So its 2026 and its take until today to do a blog post.

I have been very busy writing a lot of music and so have not do this blog or even my other websites.

So this blog is not dead just slightly under used.

No Really Still Here

 No ! really this blog of mine is still alive, its just that I have been spending a lot of mine time on two very different things.

The first one is writing and composing music, and if you look back though this blog you can see that I have been active in the music scene for a long time, but only recently have I manged to get the tools to allow me to use vocals in my music work. I am currently trying to find a balance between my instrumental work and my vocal works. At this time I have yet to find that balance.

My music bank which has both vocal and instrument music tracks/ works has about 1000 items, so I have a lot of music that I have made over the years. If anything its got worse as I seem to be writing several tracks a day sometimes!

The second thing that I have been doing with my time is running.

I currently run Parkrun every Saturday possible, a Parkrun is 5KM

I also run distances up to 30KM and I am in training for the London Marathon in April 2026 which is 42.2KM so I have my work cur out in getting to the distance and also working out my feeding and drinking over that distance.

I want to finish the run and would love to do it in less than 5 hours. These are both hard tasks but I am going to put the effort in and hope that I get the result I need.

Still Here

So I am still here, but have been very busy writing and composing some vocal songs.

I have jumped on the AI bandwagon, and have got Suno.AI singing my lyrics, I must admit that the results are very very good.

Its great to finally hear my lyrics being sung.

 Midnight Bloom

(Verse 1)

Streetlights paint the rain-slicked street,

A hazy glow, a bittersweet

Recall of laughter, whispered low,

Before the silent afterglow.

I trace your ghost on window panes,

The memory of summer rains.

The scent of you, a phantom trace,

A vacant space, an empty space.

(Pre-Chorus)

And every beat my heart takes flight,

Towards a love that burned so bright,

Then faded fast into the night,

Leaving me lost, without your light.

(Chorus)

Midnight bloom, a fragile thing,

The promise whispered on love's wing,

Now a broken, silent string,

An endless ache, my heart takes wing.

Midnight bloom, forever gone,

The echo of a sweet love song,

My heart still beats, though love is wrong,

And in the dark, I still sing on.

(Verse 2)

The cafe where we first met,

Still holds the ghost of your regret.

The words we spoke, I can't forget,

A future painted, then unmet.

I walk these streets, a lonely soul,

Searching for love to make me whole,

But every path, a story told,

Of a love that's growing cold.

(Pre-Chorus)

And every beat my heart takes flight,

Towards a love that burned so bright,

Then faded fast into the night,

Leaving me lost, without your light.

(Chorus)

Midnight bloom, a fragile thing,

The promise whispered on love's wing,

Now a broken, silent string,

An endless ache, my heart takes wing.

Midnight bloom, forever gone,

The echo of a sweet love song,

My heart still beats, though love is wrong,

And in the dark, I still sing on.

(Bridge)

But maybe someday, I'll find my way,

Back to the light of a brighter day,

A love reborn, to light the way,

And banish shadows far away.

(Chorus)

Midnight bloom, a fragile thing,

The promise whispered on love's wing,

Now a broken, silent string,

An endless ache, my heart takes wing.

Midnight bloom, forever gone,

The echo of a sweet love song,

My heart still beats, though love is wrong,

And in the dark, I still sing on.

(Outro)

Oh-oh-oh, midnight bloom,

Oh-oh-oh, fading soon.

Oh-oh-oh, midnight bloom,

Lost in the night's dark gloom.

City of Shadows

(Verse 1)

Westminster Bridge, a silhouette,

Against a bruised and fading sunset.

The Thames, a ribbon, dark and deep,

Whispering secrets it will keep.

A chill wind stirs, a mournful sigh,

As shadows lengthen, and secrets lie.

(Chorus)

City of shadows, where mysteries play,

Beneath the watchful London Eye's cold ray.

From St. Paul's dome to the Shard's sharp gleam,

Lost in the labyrinth, a half-remembered dream.

London Bridge echoes, a silent plea,

Lost in the darkness, the city watches me.

(Verse 2)

The cobbled streets, a maze of night,

Each shadowed alley holds a hidden fright.

The whispers follow, soft and low,

Where secrets bloom and shadows grow.

I walk alone, with hurried pace,

Haunted by time, and by this place.

(Chorus)

City of shadows, where mysteries play,

Beneath the watchful London Eye's cold ray.

From St. Paul's dome to the Shard's sharp gleam,

Lost in the labyrinth, a half-remembered dream.

London Bridge echoes, a silent plea,

Lost in the darkness, the city watches me.

(Bridge)

The river's current pulls me down,

Into the depths of this haunted town.

A fleeting glimpse, a shadowed face,

Lost in this ever-changing space.

(Chorus)

City of shadows, where mysteries play,

Beneath the watchful London Eye's cold ray.

From St. Paul's dome to the Shard's sharp gleam,

Lost in the labyrinth, a half-remembered dream.

London Bridge echoes, a silent plea,

Lost in the darkness, the city watches me.

(Outro)

The city sleeps, but secrets wake,

In this London night, for goodness sake.

The shadows dance, a haunting show,

In the city's heart, where mysteries grow.

 Masquerade of Midnight

**Act I: The Masquerade's Unveiling**

**(Overture – A majestic orchestral prelude, building in intensity.  Soprano voice enters softly.)**

(Verse 1)

The powder dusts the air, a whispered hush descends,

As silk and satin swirl, where pleasure never ends.

My crimson lipstick gleams, a secret in the light,

Reflecting candle flames, burning ever bright.

My emerald eyes observe, a silent, knowing gaze,

Across the crowded room, in this enchanting maze.

**(Chorus – Full orchestral accompaniment, powerful and soaring.)**

Oh, the silken whispers dance, upon the perfumed breeze,

And laughter fills the hall, beneath the rustling trees

of swaying mini-skirts, a kaleidoscope of mirth,

A thousand smiles ignite, to celebrate the earth!

(Verse 2)

Long, raven tresses flow, cascading down my back,

A cascade of dark night, upon this vibrant track.

The rhythm of the strings, a pulse within my soul,

As whispered promises, begin to take their toll.

He watches from afar, his gaze intense and deep,

While secrets intertwine, the mysteries we keep.

**(Chorus – Full orchestral accompaniment, powerful and soaring.)**

Oh, the silken whispers dance, upon the perfumed breeze,

And laughter fills the hall, beneath the rustling trees

of swaying mini-skirts, a kaleidoscope of mirth,

A thousand smiles ignite, to celebrate the earth!

**(Act II: The Dance of Desire)**

(Verse 3)

The music swells and soars, a passionate embrace,

As bodies intertwine, in this enchanted space.

My heart beats like a drum, a frantic, urgent plea,

Lost in the melody, completely wild and free.

The scent of his cologne, a heady, sweet perfume,

Envelops me in dreams, dispelling all the gloom.

**(Aria – A passionate, extended solo, showcasing the soprano's vocal range and emotional depth.)**

(The soprano sings of longing, desire, and the intoxicating power of the moment, employing intricate melismatic runs and dramatic vocalizations.  The orchestra provides a lush and emotive accompaniment.)

**(Act III: Dawn's Embrace)**

(Verse 4)

The first rays of the dawn, paint the sky with gold,

As shadows start to fade, and stories start to unfold.

The night's enchantment ends, a bittersweet farewell,

To moments unforgettable, a spell we knew so well.

But in my memory's keep, the echoes will remain,

Of laughter, whispered secrets, and the joy of love's sweet reign.

**(Chorus – Full orchestral accompaniment, slightly slower tempo, reflecting a sense of peaceful reflection.)**

Oh, the silken whispers fade, upon the morning breeze,

But memories linger on, among the rustling trees,

Of swaying mini-skirts, a kaleidoscope of mirth,

A thousand smiles ignite, to celebrate the earth!

**(Outro – The orchestra fades out slowly, leaving a lingering sense of beauty and wonder.)**

 Midnight Bloom

(Verse 1)

City slicker, heart a-flutter, lipstick smudged, a whispered hush

He caught my eye across the bar, a stolen glance, a nervous blush

My mini skirt, a playful dare, my long hair cascaded down

He saw the fire in my soul, a love that knows no bounds

(Chorus)

Oh, the rhythm of the night, a heartbeat in the street

He pulls me close, beneath the neon glow, our bodies meet

The city hums a soulful tune, a melody of desire

In his arms, I'm blooming late, a midnight, burning fire

(Verse 2)

Silk tights and shadowed rooms, the scent of rain, a gentle breeze

His fingers trace the lines of my dress, a touch that sets me free

He whispers secrets in my ear, words lost in the hazy light

We dance among the fallen stars, bathed in the moon's soft might

(Chorus)

Oh, the rhythm of the night, a heartbeat in the street

He pulls me close, beneath the neon glow, our bodies meet

The city hums a soulful tune, a melody of desire

In his arms, I'm blooming late, a midnight, burning fire

(Bridge)

Time stands still, a moment caught, a love beyond compare

He's the missing piece I've longed for, a love beyond repair

This feeling's deep, a soulful ache, a comfort in his hold

A story etched in stolen glances, a love yet to unfold

(Chorus)

Oh, the rhythm of the night, a heartbeat in the street

He pulls me close, beneath the neon glow, our bodies meet

The city hums a soulful tune, a melody of desire

In his arms, I'm blooming late, a midnight, burning fire

(Outro)

Midnight bloom, a love in bloom, under city lights so bright

Burning slow, a love aglow, a midnight, tender light

 Sunset Boulevard Serenade

(Verse 1)

City lights paint the evening gold,

Another day done, a story told.

He's waiting there, beneath the glow,

My heart beats fast, a restless flow.

Long legs, short skirt, a summer breeze,

Anticipation sets my soul at ease.

(Chorus)

Hand in hand, we stroll along,

The rhythm of our footsteps, a sweet song.

Kisses stolen, beneath the sky,

Stars above, as we walk by.

Long hair, catching the fading light,

Everything feels perfectly right.

(Verse 2)

Date nights whisper in the quiet streets,

Laughter echoes, our love repeats.

His eyes hold mine, a universe untold,

In every touch, a story unfolds.

The scent of summer, warm and sweet,

Our perfect moments, can't be beat.

(Chorus)

Hand in hand, we stroll along,

The rhythm of our footsteps, a sweet song.

Kisses stolen, beneath the sky,

Stars above, as we walk by.

Long hair, catching the fading light,

Everything feels perfectly right.

(Bridge)

Time stands still, as the sunset burns,

A love like ours, forever returns.

In this moment, nothing compares,

Beyond the city, beyond all cares.

(Chorus)

Hand in hand, we stroll along,

The rhythm of our footsteps, a sweet song.

Kisses stolen, beneath the sky,

Stars above, as we walk by.

Long hair, catching the fading light,

Everything feels perfectly right.

(Outro)

Oh, Sunset Boulevard serenade,

A love like ours, will never fade.

Walking hand in hand, into the night,

Bathed in the moon's gentle light.

 AI Singing

So I have just found out that there are some AI systems that might be able to actually sing my lyrics!

This is great news.

The bad news is that it looks like I will have to pay to use any of the better ones out there so I may give it a go if they give demo's that sound anygood.

 Date Knight Fire

Verse 1:

Emerald eyes, a smile so bright,

Across the room, a dazzling light.

He laughs, his words like summer rain,

Washing away all trace of pain.

My heart takes flight, then plummets down,

A silent scream, a stifled frown.

Long, dark hair, a silken stream,

Reflecting candlelight's soft gleam.

Chorus:

A date-knight scene, a stolen glance,

My jealousy, a wicked dance.

His lips curve up, a whispered word,

A secret shared, unheard, absurd,

That I should feel this burning fire,

This desperate, all-consuming pyre.

He's got my dream, a perfect prize,

Reflected in his laughing eyes.

Verse 2:

I watch them leave, a graceful sway,

My bitter thoughts, they steal the day.

The music plays, a mournful tune,

A lonely heart, beneath the moon.

His touch, I crave, a phantom feel,

A wound that time will never heal.

But still I hope, a foolish thing,

That he might notice, my silent sting.

Chorus:

A date-knight scene, a stolen glance,

My jealousy, a wicked dance.

His lips curve up, a whispered word,

A secret shared, unheard, absurd,

That I should feel this burning fire,

This desperate, all-consuming pyre.

He's got my dream, a perfect prize,

Reflected in his laughing eyes.

Bridge:

The city lights, a blurry haze,

Lost in the echo of yesterday's days.

This bitter taste, this aching heart,

Torn apart, right from the start.

I try to hide, this burning shame,

But envy whispers his name.

Chorus:

A date-knight scene, a stolen glance,

My jealousy, a wicked dance.

His lips curve up, a whispered word,

A secret shared, unheard, absurd,

That I should feel this burning fire,

This desperate, all-consuming pyre.

He's got my dream, a perfect prize,

Reflected in his laughing eyes.

Outro:

Emerald eyes… a dazzling light…

Lost in the shadows of the night.

 Watercolour Tears

Verse 1:

Lost in the echoes of a date night gone wrong,

The memory lingers, like a bittersweet song.

Your green eyes, a canvas of a thousand untold tales,

Now just a blur, lost in the autumnal gales.

Chorus:

And the city lights blur, a watercolour of tears,

As I trace the outline of your ghost across the years.

Your smile, a faded photograph, creased and worn,

Leaving me breathless, eternally forlorn.

Verse 2:

Remember that cafe, the steam rising high,

Your long hair cascading, beneath the candlelight sky.

Your lips, a whispered promise, brushed softly against mine,

A memory I hold close, forever entwined.

Chorus:

And the city lights blur, a watercolour of tears,

As I trace the outline of your ghost across the years.

Your smile, a faded photograph, creased and worn,

Leaving me breathless, eternally forlorn.

Bridge:

A single touch, a fleeting glance, a whispered goodbye,

Left me searching for answers, beneath a starless sky.

The laughter, the music, now a ghost in the air,

Echoing softly, a silent despair.

Chorus:

And the city lights blur, a watercolour of tears,

As I trace the outline of your ghost across the years.

Your smile, a faded photograph, creased and worn,

Leaving me breathless, eternally forlorn.

Outro:

Oh, the city lights blur...

Lost in the memory, of your smile...

Forever forlorn...

Crimson Kiss

 Crimson Kiss

(Verse 1)
City slicker, midnight gleam,
He found me, a forgotten dream.
A whisper soft, a touch so bold,
A story whispered, yet untold.
His eyes, a canvas, dark and deep,
Where secrets slumber, promises sleep.

(Chorus)
Crimson kiss, a burning brand,
Love's wild fire, across the land.
His smile, a sunbeam, warm and bright,
Igniting passion in the night.
Joy unbound, a breathless chase,
Lost in love's intoxicating space.

(Verse 2)
The cobbled streets, a moonlit stage,
Where hearts entwined, turn a new page.
Each stolen glance, a whispered vow,
A love like ours, I'll always allow.
His laughter rings, a silver chime,
Freezing moments, defying time.

(Chorus)
Crimson kiss, a burning brand,
Love's wild fire, across the land.
His smile, a sunbeam, warm and bright,
Igniting passion in the night.

 Emerald Eyes in the Shadows

(Verse 1)

The rain streaks down the windowpane,

a blurry film across the night.

Another sleepless hour again,

waiting for the pale moonlight.

He promised he'd return at dawn,

left only whispers in the air,

a single stocking, carelessly drawn,

and the scent of his cologne, a lingering snare.

(Chorus)

Emerald eyes in the shadows, where did you go?

Long blonde hair, a phantom, soft as the snow.

Secrets whispered, promises broken, a twisted game,

His absence echoes, a haunting refrain.

(Verse 2)

I trace the outline of his face,

on the pillow where he used to lie.

The empty space, a hollow place,

a constant ache beneath my eye.

The ticking clock, a mocking beat,

each second stretching into years.

I search for clues, both bitter and sweet,

drowning in the tide of unspoken fears.

(Chorus)

Emerald eyes in the shadows, where did you go?

Long blonde hair, a phantom, soft as the snow.

Secrets whispered, promises broken, a twisted game,

His absence echoes, a haunting refrain.

(Bridge)

Was it the touch of his hand on my skin?

The stolen glances, his captivating grin?

Or something darker lurking below?

A secret hidden, only he could know.

(Chorus)

Emerald eyes in the shadows, where did you go?

Long blonde hair, a phantom, soft as the snow.

Secrets whispered, promises broken, a twisted game,

His absence echoes, a haunting refrain.

(Outro)

The city sighs, a lonely sound,

the mystery deepens with the night.

His memory lingers, earthbound,

an emerald flame, burning ever so bright.

 "Ghost of You"

(Verse 1)

Streetlights paint the pavement gold, another Friday night unfolds

Same old bar, same tired jokes, scrolling through my phone, avoiding folks

Saw your favourite shampoo on sale, almost bought it, felt a little frail

Remember dancing in the rain, now just echoes of that sweet refrain

(Pre-Chorus)

Heartbeat drumming in my chest, a nervous flutter, I must confess

This city's humming, a low-key sound, but all I hear is you around

(Chorus)

Ghost of you, haunting every room

Ghost of you, shining through the gloom

Everywhere I look, I feel your trace

Ghost of you, in this empty space

(Verse 2)

We built our castles in the sand, promised forever, hand in hand

Now the tide has washed it all away, leaving just the memory to stay

Sipping something bitter-sweet, watching couples on the street

The music's loud, the bass is deep, but beneath it all, a secret I keep

(Pre-Chorus)

Heartbeat drumming in my chest, a nervous flutter, I must confess

This city's humming, a low-key sound, but all I hear is you around

(Chorus)

Ghost of you, haunting every room

Ghost of you, shining through the gloom

Everywhere I look, I feel your trace

Ghost of you, in this empty space

(Bridge)

Maybe someday I'll be alright, find my own sunshine, my own light

But tonight, beneath these neon signs, I'm still caught up in your loving vines

(Chorus)

Ghost of you, haunting every room

Ghost of you, shining through the gloom

Everywhere I look, I feel your trace

Ghost of you, in this empty space

(Outro)

Ghost… of you… fading… but still here…

Faded Bloom 

Sunrise paints the kitchen gold, dust motes dancing in the light,

Just like that morning, brave and bold, before the fading of the night.

Remember laughter, light and free, a happy secret, whispered low?

Long hair catching in the breeze, a short skirt twirling, to and fro.

Chorus:

Oh, the smiles, a fragile bloom, now withered petals on the ground,

Innocence, lost in a shadowed room, where only silence can be found.

A melody, a fading hum, a whisper of what used to be,

The sun has set, the day is done, and only memories remain with me.

Verse 2:

The swing set creaks a lonely tune, beneath a sky of fading blue,

Each rusted chain, a silent moon, reflecting tears I didn't knew,

I’d ever cry. The playground's still, the laughter's gone, a distant chime,

The world feels heavier, colder, chill, lost to the passage of sweet time.

Chorus:

Oh, the smiles, a fragile bloom, now withered petals on the ground,

Innocence, lost in a shadowed room, where only silence can be found.

A melody, a fading hum, a whisper of what used to be,

The sun has set, the day is done, and only memories remain with me.

Bridge:

The wind chimes whisper through the trees, a melancholic, sweet refrain,

Carrying echoes of the breeze, that kissed my cheek, again and again,

The sun dips low, a fiery tear, painting the clouds with shades of grey,

Leaving behind a chilling fear, that joy has flown forever away.

Chorus:

Oh, the smiles, a fragile bloom, now withered petals on the ground,

Innocence, lost in a shadowed room, where only silence can be found.

A melody, a fading hum, a whisper of what used to be,

The sun has set, the day is done, and only memories remain with me.

Outro:

Sunrise comes, but brings no cheer, just the ghost of smiles, long since gone,

Leaving behind a single tear, as the long day slowly dawns.

 

Firefly Castle

Verse 1:

Friday night, city lights blur through the rain

Another week done, feeling the same

Scrolling through faces, another night alone

Then your text came through, a familiar tone

Pre-Chorus:

Heartbeat picking up, a nervous little drum

Suddenly the grey skies seem to turn to sun

Is this it? Is this really real?

Or just another late-night hopeful appeal?

Chorus:

We built a castle out of fireflies

On a summer's night, beneath the starry skies

Dancing barefoot in the kitchen light

And for a moment, everything felt right

Verse 2:

Saturday morning, sunlight in my hair

The memory of you lingers in the air

Coffee's brewing, a slow and gentle start

But you're still on my mind, a work of art

Pre-Chorus:

Heartbeat picking up, a nervous little drum

Suddenly the grey skies seem to turn to sun

Is this it? Is this really real?

Or just another late-night hopeful appeal?

Chorus:

We built a castle out of fireflies

On a summer's night, beneath the starry skies

Dancing barefoot in the kitchen light

And for a moment, everything felt right

Bridge:

Maybe it's wishful thinking, maybe I'm naive

But holding onto this feeling, I believe

In the magic of moments, the simple things we share

The fragile hope that love is always there

Chorus:

We built a castle out of fireflies

On a summer's night, beneath the starry skies

Dancing barefoot in the kitchen light

And for a moment, everything felt right