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Friday 29 March 2013

Concussed Cricketer

In our world today we are surrounded by uncaring and intolerant people. It seems that the media and we help fuel their writing material like to hone in on differences and often this adds to the difficulties that high profile people face.

One of those people in New Zealand who has faced a lot of public scrutiny is Jesse Ryder. Jesse is a young talented cricketer who plays for the Black Caps, the National Cricket Team.

Jesse Ryder is an incredible batsman who has had great success in a short time. Sadly alcohol has been his nemesis in his private life. The media have scrutinised his every move in his battle with what for him is a crippling addiction.

Two nights ago Jesse was involved in an unprovoked attack outside a Christchurch Bar and is in an induced coma with a fractured skull.

I really feel for Jesse as he has battled for years with this addiction and his every fall from grace has been documented.

Here is a link to latest developments
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/second-man-questioned-over-jesse-ryder-attack-5389621

Would be great if you could have a listen to a song I wrote called Little Our Care. This song has it's own story which I can retell at a later date.

Here is the link for Little Our Care
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcATPfhA1ZA 


Here are the lyrics

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Little Our Care

Little our care of others close...near
Thoughtlessly add to burdens they bear
When criticisms...put downs are all they hear
Living with ridicule...constant glares

Chorus
Compassion and love seem to have gone
Deserted...abandoned...left...moved on

What is our problem? Why all this hate?
Continual need to back stab...bait?
Are we so insecure? Don't leave it too late!
Maybe in your hands your neighbour's fate!

Chorus

It's a mad...sick world my darling girl
Will twist you around...spin your head in a whirl
You're innocent...young...all's ahead to come
I'll guide you along...help you out some

Chorus


16 comments:

  1. Sadly, I have more and much closer experience with alcoholism from inside my family than what I ever wanted, and therefore I can relate so well with how much of a battle it is, and how it involves not only the addicted person but also those around them who care. Hopefully, doctors will be able to help the young cricketer towards making a full recovery.

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    1. Thanks Librarian for sharing your personal experience. Sadly alcohol has been a major factor in Jesse's inability to pursue his cricketing ambition.

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  2. That's sad, Paul. An Aussie footballer with a great career ahead of him, Ben Barba, has dropped out of playing because of alcohol problems and in his case, the resultant domestic violence issues.He's only young and I wonder whether these young sportsmen are vulnerable to risky behaviours because suddenly they have so much fame and lots of money.

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    1. It's sad when talented people's endeavours are curtailed by addiction!

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  3. It is sad for the young man. It's at times like this that I hate the media. They are like a dog with a bone, never letting go.

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    1. That is very true, the media have wrecked the integrity of many of our famous celebrities. I find it really sad!

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  4. oh man...ugh...def the media are probably having a field day with this...and for what? their few minutes of splash cause all the more grief....nice song...it is a mad mad world...i hope you have a wonderful weekend man...

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    1. Since the attack there has been a lot of support for Jesse. His battle with the bottle though has been given far too much past publicity.

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  5. Oh my, Paul... This is so sad. The lyrics to your song are so poignant and meaningful.

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    1. Thanks Kay! The song was originally inspired by a teenage suicide after constant text bullying but that's another story.

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  6. The words brought a tear to my eyes...when will all this stop?
    Jane x

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    1. It is really sad that some people are so selfish and unthoughtful

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  7. So sad.. the World is changing and not in good ways.

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    1. It is also sad that media broadcast so much negative news and people want to hear it.

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  8. Sad story, but a lovely and compassionate song! Happy Easter to you!

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    1. Glad you like my song! Jesse seems to be recovering which is good news.

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