The Joys of X Mas (7th line)
Old aunt Mary with her bad knee, one step, two, she trips over the tree.
AND LINE 13 JOYS OF X MAS CONTINUED
but alas, as good ol'dad turns around, he falls over Aunt Mary tinsel tangled on the ground.
LINE 18 and 19
Oh No cried Dad and covered his head, the rest of his face had turned quite red. Peewee the dog ran out in a flash, burying the toupee with the reat of his stash.
LINE 24 and 25 and 26
Carolers arrive, such a joyous sound, hark what have we here, a man digging up the ground. In a large hat, Dad mutters and digs, where has that f***ing dog put my wig?This man needs help, the ground's frozen hard, come on carolers, let's dig up the yard!
LINE 28, 29 and 30
Without noticing the toupe looked worse for wear. Dad plopped it back on his head and presto he had hair.
The yard full of holes, hands like ice, come inside, said Dad, it's warm and nice.
The room filled up with much chat and good cheer, the tree stood askew, the floor had been cleared.
LINE, I believe, 31 and a bit more. ANYONE ELSE to finish it.........
Square dance sweaty, some romantic winks, food and gifts and loads of drinks. Everyone danced well into the night, dad did some breakdancing and gave gran a fright. After a headspin he was bald once again, but moved into a freeze with a big fat grin.
Extinguished Flames
It all began with a spark
that kindled her heat
eyes devoured him
smoldering and oxidizing
and burning in want.
Spontaneous combustion
ignited his inferno
her flames began kindling
their bodies exploded
sea of flames.
Their need and desire
intensified and burned
erupted wildly
curtain of fire
enveloping each other.
He ravished her darkly
her tinder smoldered
but when passion waned
puffed up in smoke
only a scorched,
parched area remained.
Their fire was out.
#TimeNotRight #FlamesBurntOut #Challenge
For As Long As You Are There (The Thing I Want To Say)
Let me not
have lived life
for naught,
leaving no mark
showing I’ve been here,
to not have time
to rectify mistakes,
but the biggest fear
is living life
without you -
your warm embraces,
your warped sense of humor,
the way you laugh
with complete abandon,
watching silly comedies
holding your sides
as you belly laugh,
no holds barred,
your need to learn
and grow and interact
and watch the birds
of life careening
across your vision.
I want to hold
you to me,
never let you go,
erase the pain
from your existence.
I am very afraid
but blessed
to have you
for as long
as you are there.
#Challenge #IWantYouThere #LetMeTellYou
Consequences
My friends sort of warned me about all this, but I'm stupid, and I didn't listen to them, so I guess I have to face the consequences. So here I am, wondering what I would tell you if I could at this point, and I've come up with the following.
I want to tell you that it's not okay to hurt people, and I want to tell you that treating people like you "don't owe them anything" is inherently hurtful. I want to tell you that other people have problems too, and they can't always focus on yours. I want to tell you that I'm a person with thoughts and emotions and needs and that I can't help that I get upset over hurtful things sometimes, but I also want to tell you that forgiving people helps everyone, and that holding grudges is completely your choice and in your control. I want to tell you that generally, more things are in your control than you think, and that you're wrong about how you "can't help" that you're this or that.
I want to tell you that you are who you wish to be. I want to tell you that just saying "I'm sorry" doesn't help anything if you don't even know what you're sorry for. I want to tell you that acting on impulses is stupid. I want to tell you that you have to put in effort to not repeat your mistakes, and that you have more power over yourself than you think. I want to tell you that manipulation is wrong and constantly questioning people's intentions towards you makes everyone miserable. I want to tell you that sometimes, you have to put others ahead of yourself, and "looking out for yourself" isn't an excuse for being a jackass.
But hey, if I told you this, I would never be able to tell you anything ever again. So I'll stay quiet and continue to face the consequences.
Yes, It’s ME
Do I really need to hear
This lesson once again
I know what is inside
This wretched fear and pride
Oh when will you Stop!
I can not truly bear
Your musings of what I should, could or would
I don't really care
Please send me to the depths of the sea
Please Stop!
Don't keep reminding me
I can't take one more second
This is what must be
A stranger in my heart
Yes, I know it's ME
