SIR CLIFF RICHARD

I do wish I could meet you, properly I mean,
To actually speak to you, would be a dream.
I've been to see you, three times during the last few years,
Although sitting watching almost reduced me to tears,
Tears of happiness that is, I hasten to add.
I've adored from afar, since you were not much more than a lad.
Twice I have seen you at Nottngham's Royal Concert Hall,
Doing your Gospel Concert, but there were no seats left in the stall.
So up at the very top we sat.
I was scared to move, in case I fell flat.
Then you came on and started to sing.
It was a fantastic experience I would not have missed it for anything.
Although we went to see you in October, they had Christmas trees on the stage.
Because the show was being recorded, for the Christmas edition of the songs of praise.
When it came on television, I videoed it so I could watch it all over again,
And again, and again, and again, and again.
My favourite songs are "From A Distance" and "The Twelfth of Never."
I could listen to you, forever and ever.
I also like the song you did for Princess Di.
Although when I listen to it, I really could cry.
Especially the words, "All That Matter's in the End Will Be,
The Love In You And The Love In Me.
With a 20 Year Tranquillizer Addiction, and Agoraphobia,
I've Been To Hell and Back.
But Thank God, My Life Is Now Back ON Track.
I sat with 12,000, People at Sheffield Arena, Just to see You,
Years ago this would have been impossible to do,
Now my greatest wish in life is to,
Get The Chance Just To Meet You.

© Pat Dring