Soar above stifling pragmatism...

3rd November 2005

Imprisoned.

All of us are to different degrees or extents. What is important is whether we realise it or not.

Have you watched the hit movie 'Matrix'?

Human beings are trapped for an overwhelming proportion of their lives in the 'Matrix' of governmental red-tape, social norms, our own fears, prejudices and desires.

Breaking free of this intangible but all-too-powerful control is, to me, one of the most virtuous goals in life.

For me, I'm not one to be bound by pressure to be heterosexual, get married and buy a ticket to the ageing, balding, struggling, debt-laden middle class.

How wonderful it would be if everyone had someone to reassure them that their affection would remain constant through the tribulations, and despite their faults.


'True Colours' sung by Cyndi Lauper

You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small

But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

Show me a smile then,
Don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,Like a rainbow

© 1986 Denise Barry Music and Billy Steinberg Music (ASCAP)