2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:
Frightened by Richard Auger
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Lyrics
Summers rays came down, dismissed the night, shone a light upon the day
As you lay there still, I’m lost again, not knowing what to say
Took trip a to where it all began, tried to find myself again
Kicking stones in streets I used to walk, but it doesn’t feel the same
If I turn my back, if I walk away, will the love that I once felt come back and stay
If I close my eyes, if I kneel and pray, will He take the things that frighten me away
I sit alone, my head in my hands, on a bench where I carved your name
Under orchard leaves, in dapple light, I get lost in thoughts again
You seem to think that all is well, but I don’t feel that way
In fact, I don’t ‘feel’ much at all, there’s nothing I can say
If I turn my back, if I walk away, will the love that I once felt come back and stay
If I close my eyes, if I kneel and pray, will He take the things that frighten me away
I walk along the streets once more and feel the summer’s rays
Finding peace to heal my soul its clear, to help me on my way
I noticed once as I prayed; I sensed that He was near
My load was gone; he took the weight and began to dry my tears
If I turn my back, if I walk away, will the love that I once felt come back and stay
If I close my eyes, if I kneel and pray, will He take the things that frighten me away
As you lay there still, I’m lost again, not knowing what to say
Took trip a to where it all began, tried to find myself again
Kicking stones in streets I used to walk, but it doesn’t feel the same
If I turn my back, if I walk away, will the love that I once felt come back and stay
If I close my eyes, if I kneel and pray, will He take the things that frighten me away
I sit alone, my head in my hands, on a bench where I carved your name
Under orchard leaves, in dapple light, I get lost in thoughts again
You seem to think that all is well, but I don’t feel that way
In fact, I don’t ‘feel’ much at all, there’s nothing I can say
If I turn my back, if I walk away, will the love that I once felt come back and stay
If I close my eyes, if I kneel and pray, will He take the things that frighten me away
I walk along the streets once more and feel the summer’s rays
Finding peace to heal my soul its clear, to help me on my way
I noticed once as I prayed; I sensed that He was near
My load was gone; he took the weight and began to dry my tears
If I turn my back, if I walk away, will the love that I once felt come back and stay
If I close my eyes, if I kneel and pray, will He take the things that frighten me away
Author
Bio
Richard joined the TVP in 1980 and has enjoyed an extensive and wide-ranging career.
During his 30 years service he has been commended twelve times, including commendations from three different Chief Constables and a Crown Court Judge.
In 1999 he was awarded the prestigious Shrievality Team Merit Award for his innovative approach to neighbourhood policing.
In July 2002, Richard received international recognition for his “Contribution to the International Study of Criminal Justice” by Michigan State University for his work in restorative justice.
Richard’s work has taken him to America, Canada and Europe where he has lectured extensively on restorative justice and neighbourhood policing. These international trips included a week as an overseas lecturer at the RCMP Academy in Saskatchewan. Richard also completed a secondment with the RCMP in British Columbia working with the indigenous people of Canada.
Richard was recruited by the Tactical Firearms Team the 1980’s and eventually became a Chief Firearms Instructor and an accredited Firearms Commander. Richard has been involved in hundreds of firearms incidents and was member of the first Tactical Firearms Team to deploy at Hungerford during the massacre in 1987.
In general policing Richard served as the Local Police Area Commander for the town of Aylesbury in 2007 and retired in 2010.
Since retiring Richard has continued to serve the public as a Foster Carer (respite), a Mediation Consultant (Volunteer) and as a District & County Councillor. Richard works part-time for the NHS as a Defensive Skills Instructor.
During his 30 years service he has been commended twelve times, including commendations from three different Chief Constables and a Crown Court Judge.
In 1999 he was awarded the prestigious Shrievality Team Merit Award for his innovative approach to neighbourhood policing.
In July 2002, Richard received international recognition for his “Contribution to the International Study of Criminal Justice” by Michigan State University for his work in restorative justice.
Richard’s work has taken him to America, Canada and Europe where he has lectured extensively on restorative justice and neighbourhood policing. These international trips included a week as an overseas lecturer at the RCMP Academy in Saskatchewan. Richard also completed a secondment with the RCMP in British Columbia working with the indigenous people of Canada.
Richard was recruited by the Tactical Firearms Team the 1980’s and eventually became a Chief Firearms Instructor and an accredited Firearms Commander. Richard has been involved in hundreds of firearms incidents and was member of the first Tactical Firearms Team to deploy at Hungerford during the massacre in 1987.
In general policing Richard served as the Local Police Area Commander for the town of Aylesbury in 2007 and retired in 2010.
Since retiring Richard has continued to serve the public as a Foster Carer (respite), a Mediation Consultant (Volunteer) and as a District & County Councillor. Richard works part-time for the NHS as a Defensive Skills Instructor.
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Lyrics Competition Results
Emotional Impact:
11/ 20
Technical Skill:
12/ 20
Memorability:
9/ 20
Storytelling:
14/ 20
Imagery:
10/ 20
Total Score:
56/ 100
Comments:
Some nice storytelling moments. Try to use the show don’t tell method so your lyrics have more variety.
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