Invisible chains still bind me
To the place where I was born
Though the streets are no more
Many friends are long gone
Fond memories linger galore

Times were different then
Want,hardship,and bleak
Difficult days,fearful nights
Rations to eke out the week

Housewives who paused
From their labours
To have a quick chat
With their neighbours

Now I count up the cost
Of what we have lost
Since those days, so long ago
Communities,steadfast and united
Britain refused to be blighted