Some People Turn on the Lamp

some people turn on the lamp
some I really owe,
a great deal of thanks
but some entered my battlefield
in the heaviest of tanks
some people pen my words
paint the abstract painting
and dally with the absurd
some people I regret,
they entered my rooms
and left leaving such a mess
they did nothing for my demons
and trampled on my respect
showing me steel tears,
that feel somewhat careless
some people turn on the lamp
some I owe,
some stole from my deepest bank
some saved my very being
it is those I truly thank


James Garratt – Wednesday 3rd December 2008