He was alone. He was unheeded, happy, and near to the wild heart of life. He was alone and young and wilful and wildhearted, alone amid a waste of wild air and brackish waters and the seaharvest of shells and tangle and veiled grey sunlight.

“Some people live more in 20 years than others do in 80. It’s not the time that matters, it’s the person.” – The Tenth Doctor

Oh now feel it comin’ back again
Like a rollin’ thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin’ from the center of the earth again
I can feel it.

Live – Lightning Crashes

They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.

“I can’t seem to see you baby
Although my eyes are open wide
But I know I’ll see you once more
When I see you, I’ll see you on the other side
Yes, I’ll see you, I’ll see you on the other side.”

Ozzy Osbourne – See You On The Other Side

‘Well I’m on the Downeaster “Alexa”
And I’m cruising through Block Island Sound
I have charted a course to the Vineyard
But tonight I am Nantucket bound.’

Billy Joel – The Downeaster “Alexa”.

“This is a gift, it comes with a price
Who is the lamb and who is the knife?
Midas is king and he holds me so tight
And turns me to gold in the sunlight.”

Florence And The Machine – Rabbit Heart

I am afraid the only way you are likely to get a wet kiss at Christmas, or indeed at any other time, is to make a pass at a water closet.