For 7 years now I have kinda hated this time of year. Without fail I am reminded how there is a Helen-shaped hole in the world.
I dunno. I used to feel angry and guilty. I suppose I still do, but not like I used to. I used to be so ANGRY and full of HATE and LOATHING (ironically, Helen did ANGRY , HATE and LOATHING so well when she was singing) And of course, there is the guilt - the 'where-was-I" guilt....
I suppose like everyone who knew Helen, I wonder what it would be like if she was still about. You know - what she would be doing... Would we still be friends... What her band would sound like... that sort of thing.
Anyway, here is my favourite Phuego song for missing Helen to.





I know what you mean. Sean, Keith, Diana. Especially John. The ones who were full of hate and loathing. Who might have got over it by now. But I should also recite the names of Dave, Alan, Paul. Lisa. And the others who to my shame I can't recall right now.
And the ones who might get over it we only knew what to do with them.