The rain washed streets of my home town Used to frequently get me down The sun in summer behind dark clouds My mood would dip My face a frown Now memories of a distant past Of Paisley as the waters lashed Behind a window Rivulets pouring Or upon a couch TV Brainwashed, ultimately boring Now in truth I must admit That I simply could not Handle it I'd find my jacket and put on some shoes Splash the puddles soak my blues Evenings walking in the rain Then home again alone in vain No freedom from my lonely endeavour To meet someone A maiden fair I sit here now in the south Machars Typing out the thoughts I had Loved by many or at least a few When the clouds burst forth I'm glad I'm with you In the company of spouse and weans I hope the weather turns bad again Life is easy in the sun The heat of the star caresses and burns The light of days long and lasting Memories made, slowly passing My kids grow up As we keep looking I hope when older they will see That loneliness is a short...