On and on they journey southward

To the land of warmer summers

On the way they shed their feathers

For the poet's hand to write love letters

 

Flying high in straight formation

Seeking out their destination

Over seas and windswept forest

Frost and snow they're soon forgotten

 

Trees are bare snowflakes are falling

You can hear their leaders calling

Follow me fly strong my brother

Be strong of heart and help each other home

 

And here I am I'm just a man

And there you are among the stars flying high

Searching for a new tomorrow

I wish I could follow

 

Nearer still to new horizons

Chill winds blow so far behind them

Endless days and sleepless nights

A borrowed gift navigates their flight

 

Still and pure this morning air

So tired now but almost there

The mysteries of nature's calling

Some will climb while others return back home

 

 

Raymond "Ray" Thomas 29/12/1941 - 04/01/2018

 

After the tragic death of Alvin Stardust and the brave response to Prostate Awareness by his widow, Julie, in following up on what Alvin had intended to say about the disease, I have decided to help in some small way. I was diagnosed in September 2013 with prostate cancer. My cancer was in-operable but I have a fantastic doctor who immediately started me on a new treatment that has had 90% success rate. The cancer is being held in remission but I'll be receiving this treatment for the rest of my life. I have four close friends who have all endured some kind of surgery or treatment for this cancer and all are doing well. While I don't like to talk publicly about my health problems, after Alvin's death, I decided it was time I spoke out. A cancer diagnosis can shake your world and your family's but if caught in time it can be cured or held in remission.

I urge all males to get tested NOW.

Don't put it off by thinking it won't happen to me. It needs to be caught early. It's only a blood test - a few minutes out your dayto save yourself from this disease.

Love and God Bless, Ray