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One bad day in a bad week at the end of a bad year, Sat alone in an empty flat with an empty bottle of beer. Looking back it seemed like there would never be an end, No respite nor hope when the bottle was my only friend. A memory of esca…
Crouched - in a hole, lone; death bullets circle his home. Child, stranger to calm. Fear - a common foe, That visits with every shot. Trapped, nowhere to go. Panic - never far, Unease is all that greets him. Nothing left but scars…
All I hear is 'blah blah' from a brat Huffing in their own bedroom Wondering why life is so cruel Surrounded by gifts and love Wrapped up in cotton wool 'When I was a boy' A phrase I say more and more Falls on deaf ears Another grown up o…
I know I shouldn't mope And I can always live in hope But I had chicken for tea And the other ain't looking good for me #steak&bjday
Another occasion to add to Xmas and my birthday, National steak and bj day when I'll get my wicked way, Whip up some fun and a special gentleman's relish, I should be so lucky, it'll be beans on toast and a wasted wish #steak&bjday
+16 : not one for those excited by the papal erections.. Sorry I mean elections.. _____ Pope on a rope in a haze of white smoke, Bashing the bishop in a conclave of slaves to a joke. Francis of Argentina is the two hundredth and sixty si…
Been everywhere that'll take me, I've got more to give than you can see. Been living my life in lust and sin, Don't ring a bell, I bash back doors in. I'll manage a three, Anything you let me, Get down on bended knee, Mine for a day for a …
The urge to rock bubbling through my veins, Hold on tight, I'm gonna stretch your reins. The night is mine, on that you can bet, Dance in the rain, get bad, get good and get wet. It's hard, so hard but worth it, Keep it up, but don't force…
Do you really think you know me? Do you know what I'm about? Well I guess you see a part of me, The part that I want to let out. Why do you need to know? You might not like what you see. Whichever way the wind blows, That is the greater pa…
The unthinkable has occurred, Ive woke up not wanting to post a word! It's not writer's block, I've plenty to say, I just cant be bothered to write today. Plenty of half finished ideas in my notes, I just can't be arsed to look through wh…
Some said he was a good man, Even when they knew what he did. Christ died for all our sin, Reverend molesters in church hid. Exorcised demons from his mind, Tell that to the broken kids. ____ First line sprung to mind from the Poison song…
Some things are better left unsaid, Earthed in homes for the dead. Catch a liar with disbelief, Reveal another thief. Emotion invested, emotion detached, Turn a new page where a new plan is hatched
Stolen glimpses of what could be, Eager to please, transparent to see. Changed my tune and my reason, Realised the folly of what I had done. Easy to move on when it's forgot, Truth is only a problem when you get caught.
Shhhhh don't burst my bubble, Erase all signs of my trouble. Come feel sorry for me, Reality is hard to see. Enjoy my dramatic flair, The truth as always is somewhere out there.
One from my notes, I know it's a repost, but again can't remember what I called it 1st time round _____ Searching for a meaning when there's none to be found Struggling to survive till you're six feet under the ground There's more to lif…
You are the wings that cut through the wind, Protection from the world and haven when I sinned. The one above all others that I can turn to, When all seems lost I know I can find you. Since my birth you've put me first, Self sacrifice in m…
16+ and only for those without a sense of humour bypass... If I've not offended any stereotype, please accept my apologies. The start is from the Bagpuss song. ________ Opuss, dear Opuss Old fat furry cat-puss Wake up and look at this thi…
Have you danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? Or have you stared in the mirror till you got a fright? Runes and spells and creatures of the night, Ouija boards, wicker men and gift of second sight. Souls for the taking by Satan in t…
The animals went in two by two, Except for dinosaurs, cos they ain't true. While Noah and his kin were on a cruise, with everything from ladybug to lion, All other living things were drowning, innocently dying. Four hundred and fifty feet…
With 35 entries, all of thought provoking quality, this has been the hardest challenge I have done. I've slept on it and after much self flagellation created this short list of pieces after numerous lists and rethinks: @dodged 'Religion' …
Sorry #acrostic people, but I haven't had a chance to even whittle your glorious entries down to ten never mind three.. Plus I'm having an early night :) So forgive my sin, but the results will be delayed till tomoro morning :0 There's …
Race, creed, colour or sex, Everyone's a sinner in spiritual text. Leper or saint matters not a jot, In god we trust but not a lot. Good or bad it's who not what you know, If there's hell below we're all gonna go. One life or many it's all…
R eligion & faith aren't the same thing, E vangelists preach while saints sing. L osing sight of why we are here, I n rules where the bigotry is clear. G od isn't in the teachings of man, I s he even aware of their masterplan? O pinion divi…
Reach within, live with or without, Everyone who thinks will also doubt. Life dedicated to ego or trinity, Indoctrinated by faith or reality. Gods come, preachers go, Intelligent men claim to know. Oracles profess they understand it all, No…
Okey doke, thank you to @shaheenashapeenur for choosing Mel as worthy.. ..Ive had this word on standby for a while.. So before its revealed I want to point out that I shall have my impartial hat on (it's white with gold dots and smells li…
I'd love to post a piece of merit, But I'm too tired to write and share it. I can't be bothered to think of a verse, I'd rather scratch my arse and curse.
I've an angry pimple, On the end of my nose. Every time I squeeze it, It explodes then grows.
Sir David Nicholson insists he's the right person to run NHS while it's on its knees, AT £200k plus £90k expenses, his bank manager and Cameron agrees. Despite admitting personal failings that contributed to over 1200 dead, He claims his i…
Miracle of science, a new creature, Example of man conquering nature. Laboratory experiment gone wild, A nutty professor's new brain child. Never seen before, it is a first, Chases sheep and refreshes thirst. Hybrid DNA from two different s…
Tiny, small as a mouse. Evil black sorcery is her cup of tea, Repulsive, cruel as can be. Intelligent, beautiful, lovely and fair, Or ugly creep with long purple hair. Under it all she still fancies Merlin, She's the magnificent, marvelous,…
Meaning behind madness is what we seek Yearning for learning or so to speak Signs and symbols in a secret seal Time teaches lessons that dont reveal Eternal questions without answers Religious prophets that don't concur Idiot proof guidelin…
P lace where I will always belong, O ur town where I can do no wrong. R ights of passage in teenage kicks, T ime stands still in aged bricks. R eturning to sea with adult eyes, U nmasked, a peek behind the lies. S ilent farewell to my child…
Day one and my arm is slightly numb, Thirty to go, none of them will be fun. Stomach churning, feeling lightheaded, Ulcers burning, nerves are shredded. Mind is racing, hands kept busy, Stress increasing, god woe is me. Armed with a jumbo …
This is hard (for me, not you!!).. Ok let's see if this works: Tooth/hole/sandwich
Right, no queues, no politeness.. Just shout out ;) Fat (?) Press
Okey dokey.. Here's a quickie #commondenominator for y'all. I'm about to have my Sunday snooze so made it easy this time ;) Left (?) Rub
Here's another little #commondenominator Eg @sammielee46 's first poser was Night (?) Flies So ? = time Got it? Good! Here's mine: Sticky (?) Perfect
The only joke I know: Q. Whats got wings and sucks blood? A. Always ultra
An easy one from quite possibly one of the most underrated bands and lyricists of modern times: All of us cannot come first, yes what you have is second best But it might be a good deal worse Third world peasants get even less
Cold shells buried deep, buried deep under iced sheets, Snow covered body limbs, body limbs no longer heat. @yikici Footsteps leading away, leading away from devilish play, Guilt no longer felt, no longer need he pray. @EDog For no redemp…
Seek knowledge and you will find, Colours of life beyond the grind. Hear what teachers say and listen, Open your ears and mind, it's not a sin. Only empathy not apathy sets you free, Learning is key and to challenge not meekly agree. Don't…
Cold shells buried deep, buried deep under ice sheets, Snow covered body limbs, body limbs no longer heat. @yikici Footsteps leading away, leading away from devilish play, Guilt no longer felt, no longer need he pray. @EDog For no redempt…
16+ .. Some might be offended by truth... The righteous mourn as a nazi pope retires, A bridge 'tween god and man everyone admires. Chelsea has had managers longer in the job, Maybe he's upset cardinal O'Brien didn't touch his knob. Cont…
A little piece that I found online. Puts it into perspective eloquently: If cathedrals had been universities If dungeons of the Inquisition had been laboratories If Christians had believed in character instead of creed If they had taken…
Seeking solace where the shadows play, Undead am I, imitating life during the day. Nighttime comes and my beast awakes, Lucifer calling for my soul to take. Into the darkness and instinct's grip, Going deeper into humanity's crypt. Hell hol…
I used to laugh at your shoebox of souvenirs, Little keepsakes collected over the years. Love notes and letters before texts were the thing, Moments in time describing how you made my heart sing. Tickets for buses and boats to make sure w…
#acrostic Armed with a lime and a bottle of gin Making the most out of living in sin Outside feelings attacking the heart Unwilling to let lust end and loving start Revelling in Sodom and Gomorrah, let the fun begin
Where are the protestors demonstrators and youth of today? A system corrupted by incestuous power with none to stand in their way Apathy rife in our land, eyes turned blind by the hardship we see Fascist Networks scratching each others bac…
Hell is god's justice, I've heard someone say. Sin during your life, And that's where you'll pay. But there's only one sin, That sends you to hell. Believing in Jesus, Silences hell's bell Maybe you're saved, And pass his test. What if y…
It's #sundayrepost time, So get your oldies out. Early work shouldn't be ignored, That's not what we're about. Back catalogue going to waste? Share one once again. A proud piece lonely in history? Post it now and then. Shining lights left…
Be careful where you fish, They say still waters can run deep. Long fuses will go boom, You might get burned by what you reap. Don't misjudge a calm demeanour, Some bites are worse than their bark. Keep pushing you may find, Infernos start…
In the kennels dogmas lie, seeking those who will not ask, Breeding in deep rooted fears, finding home in suspicion's mask. Utopia the goal comrades seek, under a banner communist, Dictatorship a short lived price, before breaking through …
I lack the confidence in my fellow man to chart our destiny, I need the influence of an outside force to say what's best for me. Internalised problems find solace in externalised solutions, Guilt of forefathers washed away in ritual abluti…
#acrostic Surreptitious in my post Compunctious in my boast Rambunctious in leisure Unpretentious by nature Mischievous by any measure Propitious full of grace Torturous in your face Infectious giggler some say Ostentatious in my day Unct…
So many gods by so many names, So many men playing immortal games. How can one more stand out from the rest? A supreme being much better than the best. The true god absorbing all other popular beliefs A god of vengeance and chief among ch…
We've known for some time this heartache was coming Waking up on opposite sides of the bed every morning Pretending the love still burns in the light of a youthful flame Looking back I don't think either of us can take the blame Forever i…
15+ Voices echoing inside my head Alien feelings full of dread Fear and loathing building steam Faceless horrors attack my dreams Another box to lock them in Neural networks hiding sin Crestfallen rhythm lingers still Unlike me to think o…
Tick... A bead of sweat creeps down my spine... Tock... Turn my back so she can't see my cryin'... Tick... Fingertips sensitive to the lightest touch... Tock... How can my ego devour itself so much... Tick... I can't bear the show that play…
I know there's more to living, 'cos I remember the good ole days. I see friends enjoying life, without my general malaise. My reserve of get up and go, long since got up and went. Dropping pennies into wells but all the wishes are spent. …
Who will hear me scream, When I wake up from this dream. I must embrace this pain, Or suffering has been in vain. Tiredness beyond measure, Soulsearching, seeking pleasure. Dawn will banish night, Bringing an end to this fight.
Needing an ear No one is near I have no choice Must bury my voice
Tales have been told since the dawn of man, Passed down to daughter and son. Tales to warn or to inspire, Or to teach how work gets done. Ancient symbols sketched on a wall, Depicting battles 'gainst beast and foe. Heroes born and heroes …
A young man with nowhere to go but a head full of sin, Wanting to make his way, to seize the day and he knew just where to begin. One fateful night under a silvery moon the youngster made his move, Earth, water and fire in circle of chalk,…
Family: the beginning and the end. The single most important thing in my world Friends: my first 18 years were blessed with a large group of friends. We got into scrapes, and only see each other once or twice a year now, but we will always…
We all must go through self doubt, for growth it is essential, Irony is, that's when you're on the cusp, of realising your potential. I beg of you no matter what you do, you choose to do your best. I hope my words are enough to know, that…
Where did she go, The girl I knew? Was she ever here, Or passing through? She will return, That much I know. Back by my side, Like a moment ago. Until that time, I will have to wait. We will find her, It's never too late. A trail of brea…
The tears that fall in the dark, Dreams that fade away. Overwhelming sadness, When night replaces day. Hiding pain has become a habit, But cracks are in the dam. I will not let her be washed away, She makes me the man I am. She leans upon…
Take control of destiny, Step out from the gloom. Find a self-help remedy, To banish impending doom. In pity do not wallow, Don't let your soul decay. Better days will follow, The bravery of today. We each have the strength, To combat our…
You learn something new everyday and today was particularly enlightening: 2nd century Christians were a varied bunch fighting among themselves to be the true path to god. While some believed in one god as is popular today, many others be…
Cynicism borne from offering my love only to be degraded, No fireworks nor singing birds, a happy soul, yet jaded. With a special someone my life could be a little bit richer but I've never found a keeper, Money can't buy me love, but the …
Mrs Burr thought my last one was over long, so made this up for me! Snow, snow falling throughout the day, Children with rosy cheeks and smiles as they play! I like her style ;)
ConDem feeding old news to media, promoting their lies and deceit, On the day the bastard that shot PCs Hughes and Bone pled guilty, May attacks the beat. She can't have news that might engender sympathy without her tarnishing it, A soul o…
A sense of finality fills the air, Nothing to see yet all I can do is stare. Rocking back and forth on a worn out seat, Electric fire blazing but I can't feel the heat A cat on my lap, I wish I could remember his name, It's on the tip of…
Life on the move, shunted from pillar to post, Strife on the run, abandoned by another host. A file in a drawer, a statistic without a name, Another girl whose life will never be the same. How can she run away when she has no home to run …
I remember my great grandmother, But I know none of the family before her. She passed away when she was one hundred and one, So many things she saw before her life was done. When I take my last breath the world will be bereft, No one will…
Feet don't do it for me, neither does showers of pee. Each to their own I suppose, how some do it, god only knows. Tight PVC has its moments I guess, but only on women at their best. Internal inspections are gross no need to see …
Take my soul have my freedom, While I have you I don't need them. My past life is distant memory, When I have you, lying next to me. Show the world let them know, Sing our song tell them so. Stolen glances stolen heart, E…
In the interest of harmony, here's an #acorn from my days of searching: Two thousand years ago, When history was new. Where palm trees grow, And many debts were due. On a cot made of hay, In a stable far from harm, A new born boy lay, Fu…
Okay doke.. I can't be bothered making a rhyme, so will speak through a blog. Some may want to ignore this if inclined towards offence.. I'm aware that the way I question posts may annoy some people, but on the whole I couldn't really give…
Tories want a fairer society, As long as you are the same and agree. Hitler also wanted a land that cared, If you were typically Arian and blonde haired. Two consenting adults loving each other isn't constrained by gender, Two men are j…
18+ .. Btw this flicks from a view similar to mine; to a satirical viewpoint from perspective of others.. And some places in between, but on the whole it's rambling nonsense.... Come gather round, watch me play, I'm like Jeremy Kyle on a v…
My senses are on alert, I think a few will get hurt. We've been here before, At least twice or more. Guard your feelings well, Sometimes it's hard to tell. Sick kicks and cheap thrills, At least no blood spills. The floodgate is open and it…
My beautiful wife, You are my life. Many smiles, many frowns. Many ups, many downs. If I could take your pain, I'd take it again and again. Cherished laughs, And shared tears, After all of these years. One thing remains true, I will al…
I open up my crusty eyes, But I don't want to get out of bed. There's a fog inside my brain, And doomsaying voices in my head. Why have I reached this place? Where did I come from? I'm in no mans land, Stranger to me, My future in his hand…
Inspiration to page, Thought after rage. Emotion before reason, Objectivity treason. Three words can make me cry, Express darkest fears. Verbose explosions can make me sigh, Bore me to tears. The reverse can be true, So what do we do? Rea…
I might get served my tatties today, I'm at work, but it's time to play. Two bad men are having their weekend cut short, A weekender followed by their day in court. Coming quietly is something they don't understand, But I'll be there to l…
I don't deny a creator, no one can ever know where we came from, I deny religion and the multitude of gods our fears have become. There are no ghosts, no spirits, no angels to wipe our tears, Just our longing that there should be, to ease …
Inspired by #opussweeklychallenge Confused and scared, the princess stood guard by the hatch waiting what felt like an eternity for her sisters. When they did return she told them about the girl that had been in her room. There was a pau…
Inspired by #opussweeklychallenge Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess who was locked away in a tower by her horrid twin sisters, Mia and Ana. There were no windows in her sparse prison, only one large mirror that had been ench…
18+ This poem's only aim is to say one word, I know that the very idea may seem absurd. But it is what it is and it can't be helped, If I said it to my mum I would be skelped, If I said it to my mum, the side of my head would take the bru…
#acorn .. (think its another one I had deleted) _______ My eyes are the mirror to my soul, If you look you will see my goal. Release me from this torment, Can't you see my intent? My heart is tender from the friction, Your presence is my…
She spends all day making his life easy Housework done and hours spent making tea. Willing to sacrifice her ambitions for her love, If only she would tell him what she dreams of: Walks on the beach holding hands, Picnic and laughs lying on…
Gather round and listen carefully I will say this only once, A change of heart I've had, I think I've been a dunce. Opuss has been a breeding ground for talent, for some a sheltered lea, Somewhere along the path I encouraged less and walke…
Disco drawing to a close, Another scoreless night. Right about now, anything goes, Ketamine doesn't improve your sight. Spy a target through squinting eyes, Edge up and push your luck. Can't believe she goes for the flies, Reaches in and wh…
I'm not a follower but I will stand by my love, On her right hand side offering my shoulder. I'd rather be a hammer but will be her nail, Absorbing the blows every time I hold her. An inspiration for everyone else's eyes, They don't see th…
The child still dwells within me, Rarely appearing for anyone to see. He reminds me of my dreams, The future left behind, or so it often seems. My present is now, I'm a man that holds my head high, I never break my vow. The past that led…
Early written bibles (that included new testament) were in Greek, which made no distinction between lower or upper case, had no punctuation and had no spaces between words. This made life hard, even for the most literate slave scribe, task…
These four walls have seen it all Heard the laughs and felt the tears. Watched our love's winding path Protected family through the years. Three beautiful kids played in its rooms, Each stained wall has a story to tell. It provided a home …
The words that we speak be they strong or weak Shape the person we show to others we know. Words make lovers swoon 'by the light of a silvery moon' A magical phrase cuts through doubts haze. Words set a nation free bring dicta…
What we have is rare, two souls laid bare, Together forever, our love to share. You're in my thoughts and my dreams, Without you tears turn to streams. No matter the trials that fall in our way, You are the light when night consumes day. …
Multiplying, biding their time, Automatons far from benign. Connor seen what futures hold, He leads the resistance, futile but bold. In every time stream, men will pay, No escaping Judgement Day. Even history cant amend fate's design, Skyn…
Mr Burr is having a wash, It's that time of the year. Splashing the Old Spice, Over the bits that are sair. Spent the day cleaning, Sauv Blanc is chilled Kids early to bed, Mrs Burr will be thrilled Spoiled her as usual, Fresh sheets on t…
As a boy I grew with love and joy, A mum was all I had. In a cosy flat filled with laughs and chat, A mum but never a dad. She was always there nurturing with care, Luckiest boy in the land. I remember the day mum passed away, I cried as I …
Meandering through life's maze, A course plotted, while courting fate. Stumbling upon moments of love, In a world of wonder, clouded by hate. An apple of guilt provided by a malevolent god, Introducing sin so that he didn't have to spare t…
Here's some charming words from the lord as via the prophet Hosea, who upon instruction from his god married a whore and named his daughter 'No Mercy' because his god wanted to represent the lack of mercy he was about to show. Hosea 13: 16…
For many artists and creators of worlds, Opuss is a realm of therapy, Somewhere to safely exorcise demons and ponder on what could be. There lies an innate responsibility with the power the words create, Painting selfhate without a morale …
Three pieces today I have read, One inspirational two left me shaking my head. A mirror reflects what's plain to see, A person should project the best they can be. A sound bite that crumbles on scrutiny, Is not the way to define 'happy'. …
Petty squabbles and thinking life is hard Not looking further than our own back yard A young girl lived more in her few years Than many hiding behind inconsequential fears A family in mourning at the loss of their daughter Remembering the…
Once upon a time, they lived happily ever after.
He hadn't made love in years for fear of setting her alight.
Today's webcam flash, tomorrow's RedTube star.
Beautiful blue eyed baby boy Bay Came into our lives a year to the day Born into fear, having to fight from the start Through all the pain, giving us heart A brief journey so far has passed in a blur A mummy so sick, yet you strengthened …
Words are cheap but yours are free Your actions scream you think nothing of me Have you already forgot our vows? Doing whatever your conscience allows. When did you become a thing possessed? Failing me and every marital test Your sickne…
With an overloaded feed of soulmates, each of which quality pieces, it has been a challenge that I'm hardly worthy of.. However I've spent a day deliberating and taking tips from all the reality talent shows gradually whittled down the lis…
The wind howls through the graveyard, ruining precious gifts left on the resting places of loved ones. A hunched, elderly man and a young woman sit side by side next to an overgrown, unmarked plot. He carefully removes withered flowers and…
She is out there waiting just like me, Out there somewhere, feeling lonely. Unrequited feelings, emptiness inside, Longing to reignite a spark that's died. Maybe paths destined to never cross, Another relationship fate has lost. Till togeth…
I hope you make mistakes like me, On your journey to what will be. Some will cost you dearly, Others help see clearly, All are necessary on your journey to what will be. I hope you find out who you are, Learn from mistakes and you'll go fa…
Well thank you very much to king teatea for picking my acrostic as the winner, I'm flattered and chuffed. Now, I had given thought to possibly going a bit controversial.. But it's early days, I'll wait and maybe get a other chance mwaha. …
(An #acorn I might have to repost every few weeks..) I wish I could express my wink When I post about what I think. Please don't take offence at what I say It's just me and I roll that way. Laid back and pretty carefree I've seen a lot a…
After a lifetime spent together, We're falling apart at the seams. Even when holding hands lightly, The touch doesn't ignite our dreams. When did we lose the chats that we used to have? No more making you laugh every day. I never thought t…
Can anyone face anything? Handle all that life may bring? Armed with love and shielded by kin Loss and pain will never win. Look for truth amidst legions of lies Everything that lives surely dies. Never give up nor surrender your fate Grow …
I'm all alone now, Everyone's gone. I'm all alone, There's no more song. Yesterday there were many, Today there's only me. I look for a companion, But my shadow is all I see. I miss the noise I miss the chatter We didn't care It didn't …
She copies a cliched stanza But the point has been missed Others' words chosen at random Although she doesn't get their gist
She paints a messy picture But this story has a twist The pavement is her canvas Her puke the paint, because she's pissed
So many false prophets telling me what is right, How to lead my life and who to pray to at night. Telling me to turn the other cheek while taking money from my bank, Retribution in the hands of a god that I'm supposed to thank. Asking for …
Still such a long way to go, How I will make it, I do not know. Each excruciating step jars my soul, Each burst of pain creates a bigger hole. Anxiety rips through my body and drips in my sweat, I can not give in to this, my worst challen…
My body is crippled but my mind is alert, I'm wracked with pain but it's your words that hurt. Scorned and the butt of jokes most of my years, A genius say some, Ive long ago spilt all of my tears. At the age of twenty one I was brought t…
It's great to be quoted. - Ricky Gervais
There's a place where I'm scared to go A nightmare which troubles me so In the dark when there is just me, myself and I I can't stay away no matter how I try. The sum of all fears lurks in this pit of despair The pain caused is too awful …
Everyday I watch you grow I'm so proud and I want you to know Don't wanna wake up to see that you've grown Living a life where you've never known What you mean to me; Everything and all that can be A day will come when you find someone Som…
It's the end of the year and a time for reflection To evaluate your path and confirm your direction. Seek counsel from within and a myriad of voices Learn by mistakes and live by your choices. Move forward with a nod to the back Set goals…
I hope you look back with fond memories Childhood laughter upon my knees I hope you never knew what it was to want And remain proud of a dad that led from the front I'm sure there will be things you do differently But I hope your kids are…
38 years ago tomorrow, Three unwise men were guided by a light. Their nerves had got the better, The men were desperate for a shite. Gifts brought without much care, They bore flowers, grapes and cash. Quick visit to sister and newborn …
1st opuss and a bit of a test... Tried to email this, but doesn't seem to have worked. Perhaps it will arrive later and duplicate.. What to start with?.. Well, I only discovered this app last night and spent a considerable portion of my m…
Through the darkness my consciousness crawls; Inching my way along crumbling, decrepit halls Each door leads to another exactly the same; I sense a light and I'm drawn in like moth to flame I feel my limbs move outside this nightmare; Ce…
Opuss is dead; long live Opuss A transitional time creating a fuss The old are not out but the new are now in The war of the words is a fight we can't win We can stand by the shore like old king Canute Trying to repel the tide of google qu…
Ok so maybe it is time For another fresh start Sign upon the dotted line No more broken heart. More experienced, a little older Defences built up and standing tall Found my voice, grew a little bolder Brick by brick I…
It's easy to forget how much time has past Since I held your hand and kissed you last. All I have to do is close my eyes to see When there was only you and me Sights and sounds, smells and songs return within I smell your scent and feel yo…
Anything is forgivable if that's what I want A decision between a matter of won't, not can't. I'd rather forgive you for shagging my mate Than live a life not loving because of hate Im glad you rot in your own personal hell, that much is…
Merry Xmas you worthy wordy wallies.. I'm Nice and toasty in a tiger Onesey supping a bucks fizz knee high in wrapping paper and instruction manuals! I'll see y'all next year.. Now get aff the frigging idevice
I think I'll be ready to start the new testament in time for Xmas, how apt. Here's some more ponderings on the old testament.. Despite the whole heaven and hell malarkey, I don't recall reading anything about hell in the old testament, a…
I have read and seen so much pain in last few days that I feel it as a physical weight and can not sleep for having unwanted images. I didn't want to talk about it but now feel I have to let some of it out. A tragedy of such depravity is…
In her American radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following response is an open letter…
Father Jack Hackett: 'A pair of feckin' women's knickers. Airse'
I love you with every thought that I take Why is my love considered a fake? I would die for you and I know you feel the same Why is our love, for some, a source of shame? Every decision is taken with you in my mind Why are we damned by th…
When everyone else told me no, you propped me up and said yes Despite them saying that they knew best The highs and lows of aspirations get me down But you always make me smile whenever you're around You know what I need before I know it's…
Another sleepless night Another day of fright Hours of worry and stress Unravelling demons in a mess Thinking of what the future may hold Needing an answer but not wanting told Crying behind a lying smile Wanting to hold onto a state of den…
Taken from @GSpellchecker's twitter feed. Taken him as a valid source and haven't researched it.. But food for thought ;) Horus (Egypt 3000BC): Born 25th Dec, mum was a virgin A star in the east heralded his birth and was adorned by three …
Dear Jimmy, nice quiff by the way Not sure Opussians agree with all that you say Perhaps the content is not to your taste But there's more to life than writing about your own man paste I read that you want to publish some art? Looked to m…
Anarchy brought about by a fascist regime Poverty in the streets living in a rich man's wet dream Working to pay expenses of a corporate few Conquering the working man and blaming the brew Panic setting in while pockets are lined Country …
Happy words are hard to find There must be something wrong Thoughts turn down darkest paths I must give a little whistle to find my song A gloomy day and rain clouds loom It's time for drastic measures Open inner eye and let subconscious s…
Ezekiel 20:25-26 25-Moreover, I gave them statutes that were not good and rules by which they could not have life 26-And I defiled them through their very gifts in their offering up their firstborn that I might devastate them. I did it tha…
Still plodding wearily through the inconsistencies and contradictions of the old testament... I must be getting near the end though, because there's a lot of recapping going on.. Well when I say recapping I mean retelling stories using simi…
My eyes are the mirror to my soul, If you look you will see my goal. I hope in vain that you will release me from this torment, Someday you will recognise my intent. My heart is tender from the friction, Your presence is my lonely addicti…
(Rude words) Who among us will take the blame When the talentless search for fifteen minutes of fame Sure, It's nice to be supportive But praise the deluded and something will give. Young girls with an aspiration To be a footballer's wife…
To shut them up I can't press snooze It nearly enough to drive me to booze Complete the daily ritual of school run Smiling Stepford wives make a good impression Then back to bed for a crafty nap Need forty winks cos I feel like crap Curtai…
Never say goodbye without 'I love you' Love at first sight, I always knew. Never say hello without a kiss Each day shared in total bliss Always a hug when we part Everywhere I go you're in my heart. Never sleep without settling a row To …
Some things are better left not learning more Sometimes it's better not knowing what's behind the door If you look for him, he will find you There's no escape so what can you do? Buy some time and pass him on Spread his myth till we are al…
It's almost time to celebrate To spread the joy and forget the hate A special day in Opussian lore Can anyone remember what we did before? So many beautiful words have been shared So many lives touched by those that cared Lessons, wisdom a…
Tit for tat leaves tat for tits A people conquered but a land in bits He said she said means who said what? Will our children's children thank us for the wars that we fought? When crumbling cities and homes turned to ash Are all thats left…
I'm dreading another shite Christmas Just like the ones I've come to know Where the shop doors glisten And no one listens To the homeless in the snow I'm dreading another shite Christmas With no family or hope in sight May your conscienc…
As an atheist why should I celebrate the birth of Christ? Is Christmas for Christians or some spiritual heist? If I sent you Yuletide greetings, would you think me a fool? Because I don't believe in the Scandinavian god, Yule. When I deco…
That satan chap is a clever one... With a few crafty phrases he managed to get god to allow him to torture poor Job. The evil satan convinced god that the mortal Job (who in god's eyes was one of the finest men on earth) was only so god f…
My body's Weary, My eyes have gone bleary, I'm tired to the bone. My end arrives nearly, And so I see clearly, I've past sins to atone. Forgive me my children my mother my wife, I can't take much more of the pain in this life, I'd rather …
We've known for some time this heartache was coming Waking up on opposite sides of the bed every morning Pretending the love still burns in the light of a youthful flame Looking back I don't think either of us can take the blame Forever i…
Nightshift taken its toll Grumpy Burr has returned Cheering myself is my goal But others may feel burned Compassion is lacking, My brain is lethargic My Facade is cracking A patience that's sick I turn to this app Try to smile and be…
The lad wasnt the best at being clean He had some habits quite obscene So to a clinic he went With pills off he was sent The doctor said 'don't go back where you've been'
#colourchallenge There once was a young country teen Who used an outhouse as a latrine He had a big septic tank But something was rank The discharge was septic green
It matters not if chicken preceded egg What matters is they depend upon each other. It matters greatly that children are forced to beg It matters not the sins of father and mother. Circle within circle, never ending loops in time Harsh les…
Just to let y'all know, a member of Opuss has a book available on kindle: A Collection Of Mixed Themed Poems by Adam Carr (@rracmada) Worth showing support for 0.97p
Angels upon the brisk north wind sound like a ring-a-ding Dark clouds upon the horizon threaten the tranquility Rejoin the moss and heather in a sheltered Lee Recognise the unrivalled beauty in this unspoilt land Mountain tops and forest …
I'm half way through the old testament and finding it increasingly hard to finish. It's so depressing! So in the beginning god created Adam and Eve, who were walking talking humans.. Then they had lots of kids etc.. Then there were fall ou…
that moment when you mean to scroll down but put your finger on the right hand side of the screen and inadvertently press like on a post that you don't like and have no way of unliking so have to post a mini rant to make it clear it was an …
Another daybreak looms In misery towers HQ As many stars as rooms Space for me and you Sunlight can not reach Its musty halls and stairs Lessons we can not teach Lost amongst its dingy lairs The darkness never ends It hangs from roof to …
If it weren't for heroes and those that were scared Those that were orphans left to a life impaired Widows and widowers, their lives torn apart With tears in their eyes but pride in their heart I would not be here typing this ode to their m…
My little soldier, so often in your sister's shadow I'm so proud of you and I hope you know The love I have for you is like no other As is my love for your siblings and your mother My little man I watch you grow day by day Amazed by your k…
Some swearing... If you think I'm offensive I say that's not my style Come here, sit down and let's talk for a while I like to question and test all that I find I want to encourage you to open your eyes and your mind Perhaps some folk ar…
Why are churches given charitable status meaning they don't pay taxes? They have many aspects to their business and invest in shares etc.. Yet pay no taxes on their income? The roman catholic church have paid out over a billion dollars wo…
TAKEN FROM: www.robinhoodtax.org.uk WHAT CAN THE ROBIN HOOD TAX ACHIEVE? The financial crisis has driven millions of people into poverty and put many more at risk as the world's poorest countries scramble to fill huge budget holes with dw…
Deuteronomy 25 11. When men fight with one another and the wife of one draws near to rescue her husband from the hand of him who is beating him and puts out her hand and seizes him by the private parts 12. Then you shall cut off her hand. …
Im tired of watching crude Politics Spread by Small-minded dicks Energy wasted controlling a nation Whose brains are on permanent vacation. Corruption waits on the road to power The most innocent intention it will turn sour Quickly side…
Where are the protestors, demonstrators and youth of today? A system corrupted by incestuous power with none to stand in their way Apathy rife in our land, eyes turned blind by the hardship we see Fascist Networks scratching each others' b…
And the youth of today think they have it tough.. Ive been arguing with myself about whether or not to continue this series as I had begun to almost feel guilty (bizarre). But in the end decided to keep going and perhaps it will all be expl…
Deuteronomy 21 10. When you go out to war against your enemies and the lord your god gives them into your hand and you take them captive 11. And you see among the captives a beautiful woman and you desire to take her to be your wife 12. A…
The lack of colour, the absence of light Devoid of pigment, returns to black Absorbs all that approaches and soaks up warmth Feeds on energy of others and gives little back It doesn't mix well, too strong for most Polluting the bright…
Security of blanket is what I seek Somewhere to hide when feeling meek Pull corners closer, expect no sleep, less rest Pretend you're here, my head upon your breast Scent imbedded upon pillow setting senses alight Memories of you help m…
Numbers 15 32: while the people of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering sticks on the sabbath day 33: and those that found him gathering sticks brought him to Moses and Aaron and to all the congregation 34: they put h…
Feelings of ill will come to the fore Repressed desire banging on the door Malign emotions erupting in souls once pure Spite and malice more than we can endure Spirits looking for the weak to possess Easy targets among the overly stressed …
Leviticus 19 19. You shall keep my statutes. You shall not let your cattle breed with a different kind. You shall not sow your field with two kinds of seed, nor shall you wear a garment of cloth made of two kinds of material. 27. You sha…
Exodus 21 20. When a man strikes his slave, male or female, with a rod and the slave dies under his hand, then he shall be avenged. 21. But if the slave survives a day or two, he is not to be avenged for he is his money. I'm reading it, b…
- f word alert I am a simple man, using honest simple words A man of my own making, never one to follow herds To those that i hold dear, I'm loyal to the end For those that earn my trust, I am their greatest friend To lead a co…
EXODUS 21:4-5 (laws about slaves, as given to Moses directly from god) 4. If his master gives him (the slave) a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he (the slave) shall go out alo…
The man I am now began eleven years ago today Tears of joy cleansed my life in almost every way A goodbye to the egotistical me Replaced by we, and dreams exchanged so that yours will be Never before did I know why I was here No need to q…
Here's something they left out at my Sunday school classes.. After Lot's poor wifey turned to a pillar of salt: 'Thus both daughters of Lot became pregnant by their father' Genesis 19:36 A righteous family indeed, unlike the heathens they…
Without fear or favour I will do my job To some I'm a hero Others will think I'm a knob Complaints are a sign I am doing it well Malicious smokescreens It's not hard to tell Here to help others I'll do the best that I can Crime never slee…
Continuing to read the bible and debates.. Here's a wee quote (many many examples but this will do for now) from Deuteronomy 22: 28 If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, …
Honest men working to feed their families Plebs in slums are all the wealthy elite sees Three hundred years ago when the highlands were green Men noble in title betrayed their countrymen in a manner obscene Freedom sold for blood money an…
A change is as good as a rest A new perspective, perhaps for the best Return to the fold with eyes wide open Catch up with the feed it's not how I was hoping Even though I thought rank didn't matter Its only now that sound bite is more tha…
Everyday I watch you grow I'm so proud and I want you to know Don't wanna wake up to see that you've grown Living a life where you've never known What you mean to me Everything and all that can be A day will come when you find someone Some…
After nine months looking after the family and two brilliant weeks in the sun, I'm back to work and standing in the middle of a road with three feet of flood water diverting traffic and realising I need new boots :( Hope y'all keeping well…
I'm eating my toast in bed reading the feeds as is my thing.. However, today I will get up, finish packing.. Then head off with the family for two weeks with my mum stepdad and brother in Majorca! :) Canny wait, been just over a year si…
As I mature in age I notice A tendency not previously there More time now spent growling Like a sore headed bear Little or no patience For the troubles of youth Thorn in my paw and a pain Inconsequential woes more like the truth Complain…
The circle of life Is a wondrous thing Up close it's flawed From afar, a perfect ring The details are different The outcomes the same Enjoy the ride Be glad you came You remain unique Though nothing is new It's been done before All you …
With so many tags here on Opuss, I thought it might be useful to gather them together. I know I have missed some, and there will be many more to come, so please let me know what I've missed in the comments. I POSTED THIS A FEW WEEKS OR MO…
Is it fear that prevents me from shutting my eyes? If so the fear of what? Dreams and subconscious lies? Do I really dread what awaits in slumber so much? Or am I and myself falling out of touch? Perhaps it's not sleeps' thrall that pains…
Age Restriction: 16 5/8 + Crude; rude; puerile; immature; possibly offensive; no artistic merit; but it made me smirk and almost made me giggle in a very childish manner similar to the time I drew a penis on a friends homework jotter.. Wh…
Watching the people walk on by Seeing hope and pain as I catch their eye Hands in their pockets or pushing a pram I wouldn't be them, would they be what I am? Off to sell family gold with heads held high Making the ends meet getting harder…
Searching for a meaning when there's none to be found Struggling to survive till you're six feet under the ground There's more to life than figuring out what's in death Keep fighting on until you take your final breath The questions that …
The log fire crackles in the gloom Charred wood smoke blows about the room Outside a wind batters all that stands As autumn reclaims its precious lands Darkness shrinks the length of day Seasons pass come what may A summer passed without t…
As a boy I grew with love and joy A mum was all I had In a cosy flat filled with laughs and chat A mum but no dad She was always there nurturing with love and care Luckiest boy in the land I remember the day mum passed away I cried as I hel…
I've felt fear in many of its guises The fear of the unknown and nasty surprises Fear for my life against violent men Who keep on killing, again and again Fear for my family who put up with the hate They suffer the sneers for reasons they…
Lost for words, my prayers are with the families of the two brave women murdered while protecting us all. Theresa May's hollow words are sickening while she stabs officers in the back.
My lover, my friend, my children's mother For as long as we are, we will love no other The best is what I want for you And to you my love I will always be true To hear you laugh and see you smile Makes all the trials we face worthwhile Th…
When everyone else told me no, you propped me up and said yes Despite them saying they knew best The highs and lows of aspirations get me down But you always make me smile when you're around You know what I need before I know it's missing …
Pandemonium around me In the flashing lights Screams fill the air While my loved one fights Flames rip through the roof Taking memories and life Melted treasures and charred remains Heart pierced like butter by hot knife Not long till C…
Anarchy brought about by a fascist regime Poverty in the streets living in a rich man's wet dream Working to pay expenses of a corporate few Conquering the working man and blaming the brew Panic setting in while pockets are lined Country …
Resentment and bitterness Where lonely hearts dwell Packed up in memories Living a life more like hell Look inward and see for yourself Happiness is earned not a right When fear and doubt cast shadows That is the time to stand up and fight…
Anticipation putting nerves on alert This could go either way, joy or hurt Churning guts sending ripples of electricity Through my body causing a sensation symphony Waves of emotion washing through me Panic attack or pure ecstasy Keep pu…
Hard hat is on my head The thrill is making me red Two huge wrecking balls ready to rock Ready for damage and willing to shock Gonna bring them walls tumbling down Front lawn ripped up I'm turning it brown Gonna smash back doors in with my …
An unbreakable bond in love and trust Achilles heel in a moment of lust Let temptation pass on by A life of pride, a head held high Honour held in high esteem No sins to atone or redeem Stronger in faith holding hands Despite hardship tr…
Sitting in your palace of ice Full of spite and sharp as spice Veins frozen from years of pain Will you ever allow love again? Will your heart be free to thaw? Or are the nerves too fragile and raw? The way that you act isn't what you mean …
Where I belong to be The smell of sand and sea To walk among giant's stone To rest upon his throne Guinness at sunset Listening to seagull duet Sitting on harbour wall Watching fisherman sort his haul Walking along the high street Sayi…
From the moment we take our first We fight for the next for we are cursed Through life's struggles we progress Until at last we are breathless
Standing in a shower of summer rain Wish it had power to wash away my pain Let its river soak me to the skin Want to provoke a response within Drenched in a deluge while heavens open I seek no refuge, let me drown in sorrow, broken
In a fog swamped road that has no end Of make believe and let's pretend Where pigs may fly and a unicorn sings Of battle cries and magical things The sky is the limitless point to start For inner child's wisdom to impart Explore this lan…
Has the f word in a sentence I quite like.. But it's very adult and all that I see the shadows rise What hides behind the lies I hear the whispers grow Very few will ever know The reason why we are here Lurks beneath every tear Watch a f…
Through the darkness my consciousness crawls Making my way along crumbling, decrepit halls Each door leads to another exactly the same I sense a light as I'm drawn like moth to flame I feel my limbs move beyond this waking nightmare Ceil…
Every time life pulls you down And you need someone to take the slack Whenever you can't go on I will carry the weight, climb upon my back If all the doors are slammed in your face And you need someone that holds the key If ever you can't …
Offer me your flesh to rip and tear Subjugate free will and crawl to my lair Think of me while you offer your prayer Willingly walk to me and beyond despair A simple puzzle to unlock the depravity of your heart Open the box and watch as I …
I was thinking of something but now I've forgotten Somehow it was important or maybe just rotten I'll think elsewhere and it may come back to me Resurface just like the proverbial bad penny An itch that just can not be scratched A feelin…
I've messed up, I've put you through hell Why don't you hit me or scream shout and yell Silence is deafening it feeds on my guilt Don't tell me it's over don't end this life that we've built I feel the shame It's hurts like a pain I know t…
As I wander through this world I look around in wonder Treasures of every making Scattered here and over yonder Miracles of nature constantly evolve I marvel at their beauty Unique in their existence Fulfilling destiny of duty I have mo…
Life taking over and we are losing sight We have all we want but only pass by in the night A little kiss as we swop roles and say goodbye When did paying bills become more important than you and I Spend some time In my company Let's go f…
Is it really morning and time to arise? I'd rather lie back down and close my eyes So many jobs on the wife's chalkboard Mrs Burr's whip won't stay ignored Walls to paint and bills to file It is enough to bring about the bile Dog to wa…
Another day draws to a close More precious time slips by and goes Lost to memories, never to be here again The now is now somewhere and remember when Hold tight as the seconds pass you by Live life to the full before you die Every day …
Tonight's the night We've waited far too long Kids delight in the frights I want more bout River Song When the theme tune starts We'll be round the tv A special place in all our hearts Watching with kids tight beside me Maybe this is th…
The above inspired me to look out my school English jotters, as I remembered writing a small piece on the subject 25 years ago! Here it is, without edit, written by 11 year old me (I have used the original title): If I was constantly nagge…
Many things get under my skin I barely know where to begin I loathe countless Irksome qualities, Can't bear to have certain people in my company I could spend hours listing things that make my skin crawl But here's the two that makes me …
It's just over a year since I found out mrs burr had cancer and seven months since Bay arrived. All the major treatment is done bar some pills and more surgery. I should feel good, but I feel as bad as I did even in the worst chemo days. …
1st opuss and a bit of a test... Tried to email this, but doesn't seem to have worked. Perhaps it will arrive later and duplicate.. What to start with?.. Well, I only discovered this app last night and spent a considerable portion of my m…
With you I can fight off anything that stands in our way By my side we will stay true to everything we say Nothing and no one will ever tear us asunder My heart for you beats louder than any thunder Any thunder can follow lighting No bark…
Sitting in the waiting room Can't stop the feeling of impending doom The journey is approaching its end We've battled through and you're on the mend A few more weeks till you recover Many trials passed and more to face together Proactive…
Infectious giggles fill the air Little body of joy lying there Wide eyed wonder filled with pure emotion Sparkling with laughter and deep as any ocean Not a care in the world save this moment of fun Unrestrained feeling expressed in every…
To hear your laugh And see your smile I'd suffer all and more You make it worthwhile To hold your hand And feel your touch I'd risk any hurt and pain You make me love so much To be your dad And know your love I will sacrifice all I am Fo…
Heroes and fools are separated by a very fine line Courage and folly are required, when in action combine A split second to make a choice that may echo through a lifetime A coward to abhor or brave saviour sublime Deeds of iron in the fac…
From the start I catered for your every whim Stroked your hair while you dreamt of him Every night I watched you as you slept Laid your head on my chest as you secretly wept All my ambitions in life revolved around you Plans laid out, hea…
On the naughty-step of life Is where I spend most of my days Showing up kids or being rude Messing around rarely acting my age From my little cold seat A view from here on the bottom stair I watch old peers run about Losing fun faster th…
Peter and Sarah had ringside seats watching Ryan and Lynsey sing 'I think we're alone now' on the karaoke; badly. Peter laughed, Ryan was a good cop, but he had hardly spoke two words in the two months he had been on in the department. Pete…
He went inside, Sarah wasn't back from the toilets so he took his seat and downed the rest of his pint. Shouting and singing in the street disturbed him and as he started grumbling about the students again he saw Sarah run outside. He turne…
#acorn (chap2 being created) Today was Peter's 49th birthday so he had decided to give himself and Sarah the rest of the day off. They had been together as a couple for approaching five years, but they had been colleagues for more than 20.…
Ice cold darkness oozing up your spine Shivers crawling, far from benign A soft whisper carried on breeze of discontent Prescience of intentions malevolent Sensations ripple from shadow to scalp on fire Nature recedes and by its retreat c…
Glowing embers of desire Ignite passion in the fire Burn the strongest heart Melt it down and restart A torch carried in the night Shines until fresh dawn light Incarcerated love lies dull Incinerated soul, emotional cull From furnace f…
Before I embarked on this Opuss quest Online poker was what I loved best In that realm of big bluffs and big pots I needed an icon and so joined the dots My favourite books are the Dragonlance Chronicles Where good versus evil battle in a…
Count to ten, breathe in then out Start again, resist urge to shout Be at peace, find an inner calm Stresses decrease, goodbye wolf hello lamb
Thoughts and dreams pouring down the drain Ambitions that never will be Life takes another wrong turn It always gets the better of me Pull the plug on all my cherished hopes Doesn't matter what I think Watch them float along the sewer of …
My spirit is buckled, my soul stooped from the shackles of regret that I've built Weighted defeat in every step, from the oppressing burden of guilt Whenever I smile I feel undeserving, in every moment of joy or pride Can anyone tell that …
What time Of the Month is it? Every four weeks No peace for men
Reading through the posts I came to realise something. What makes Opuss and creative writing so special is that wether reading or writing, the subjects we can explore are only limited by our imagination. When reading an Opuss, we can eith…
Watching you destroy yourself And take us down with you Words don't make any difference There's nothing left I can do You don't care about you so what hope have we got? Sneaking about hiding cans of cheap drink Kids spend another night cry…
Drowning in a swamp of pity There's no one left to save me A shadow of my former self Too fragile to be back on the shelf Downing whiskey along with pills Seeking love in a market of thrills Numbing the pain of another rejection Surely som…
There once was a boy named Potter Who practiced spells from his jotter He tried to cure the man flu But his nose filled with green goo Now they call him Harry Snotter
A young lady with the world opening it's door Stepping over threshold to find truth and more Already aware of so much adults haven't found yet Values friendship and knowledge, a soul not to forget A sponge soaking up all that life can off…
Two thousand years ago, when history was new Where palm trees grow, and debts of man were due On a cot made of hay, in a stable far from harm A new born baby lay, full of peace and full of charm His mother held him close, while men ga…
Days of silence Neither of us talks No apologies Love on the rocks Escalation of rows Wrong sort of passion Once showed in love Now appears in aggression Priorites were compromise And self-sacrifice Now selfishness rules Hearts turned t…
The lack of colour, the absence of light Devoid of pigment, returns to black Absorbs all that approaches and soaks up warmth Feeds on energy of others and gives little back It doesn't mix well, too strong for most Polluting the bright…
Ive experienced deep joy Three times in my life Each time just as special And each thanks to my wife An euphoria of instant relief Overwhelming and hard to explain Pressure cooker of emotions Not knowing which will rise from the pain Week…
The eyes are the windows to the soul But what if the eyes are black? Does that mean the soul is foul? Or shutters drawn against attack?
Don't bury your head in the sand Don't watch on while it gets out of hand Little changes start from within There's none without sin Take your knocks and get back up Don't let them keep you down Don't hide the pain with emotional make up Let…
I can feel the time approaching Memories of you encroaching Into everything I do It's that time to think of you Maybe this time will be the last Perhaps now I can exorcise the past I don't ever want to forget I want guilt not to be a threa…
I've felt this torment many times before The scream that builds to an internal roar An urge in my muscles to burst out of my skin Where is the end, I don't know where to begin My shell tries to maintain its poise I cover my ears to the m…
Many lives know what it is to need Many mouths are plagued by flies but never feed Barren lands where sorrows grow Pain and suffering the life they know But even so, a mother still smiled When she held her precious child Even though she see…
Imagine a world without disease Where people never grew ill Imagine a world where we didn't need money Where nothing came with a bill Imagine a world where we were all the same No wars and nothing to fight for Imagine a world where there w…
Abandoned, here I lie Unwanted, will not try Dejected, am I to blame? Burnt, like moth to flame. I hoped to dream this time would last I felt belonging, no longer outcast So cruel of you to make me believe That you were different and woul…
Round and round in circles No one can ever know Spend a lifetime searching Who will be there when we go? Between the clicking synapses where lies the absence of thought Is that the nothing that lies ahead when all that's left is nought? N…
Five years ago today we were wed Love was the charge and guilty I pled That followed thirteen years of courting It only took the first sight for me to be certain To spend my whole life with you was always my intention Yeah we've had our u…
From town to town And heart to heart From tip to toe And end from start I lay my hat On many a hook No home as such Any cranny or nook Rise with the sun Fall with the moon No baggage carried My own tune No need to settle A need to move …
When summer sun was strong and Adams led the dance A step from comic books to dreams of a fine romance While Kruegar plagued my nightmares and Pinhead tore soul apart You haunted my daydreams and claimed a piece of my heart Ghetto blaster…
As hard as I try I can not see I want to believe in a god above Is death the end or will there be A life ever after in eternal love Searching my soul doesn't bring answers Desire to believe doesn't bring faith Innocence lost, evil spreadin…
There was a young man that I know Whose winkie refused to grow His girl said that to her Size didn't matter Thinking that would help cushion the blow
Many moons ago, when I sat upon my father's knee I would look up to him and wonder what I'd be Would I be a soldier fighting for my land Or would I be a singer in a punk rock band Years passed by and I never found a goal Too busy in the p…
My little miss I love to watch you grow A young woman now, little Miss Largo. Beautiful, wise, caring, with an angel's heart I'll have tears of joy when you play your part Hair of gold, spirit to match, you are my Largo Lass All my hopes …
I walked many paths to reach where I belong Been through many trials, who knew I could be so strong I'm glad I led a life so full with so few regrets Taking the initiative and not hedging any bets I've made a few mistakes along the way Bu…
Norn Iron is my home and there's many a reason I go back Friends and family are number one and don't forget the craic It's the home of champ, nowhere better to enjoy your spuds Instead of tasteless mush tormenting my taste buds An Ulste…
Opuss is the never ending story Where inspiration is reality Epic worlds made of beautiful words Original thought standing proud from the herds
I hope you make mistakes like me On your journey to what will be Some will cost you dearly Others help see clearly All are necessary on your journey to what will be. I hope you find out who you are Learn from mistakes and you'll go far Do …
Lead by example, a light for all to see Strive for the best you can possibly be Laugh often and loud, experience life with glee Crib to coffin, let love be your legacy
A smile no sweeter can be found In water, air nor ground Than that of my baby boy During giggles born of innocent joy All it takes is for me to smile His mirrored reaction lasts a while A few raspberries blown on his tum Howls of laught…
Seems like a long time ago.. But I had intended to write stories.. Here's an early one My senses are heightened. I feel their presence nearby, watching. They are getting bolder, ready to pounce. You may think me paranoid, but it's not the…
Woah there tiger who rattled your cage? You think this your audience and you rule the stage? A little joke from dc burr was no more than that Didn't warrant a full on rant from a pompous twat I realise I haven't got the power of a clever …
Riddle me this, riddle me that Three wolves and also a cat Look out for the clues There are quite a few I am at least four, like to lead my pack One day away before we come back My bark has been heard a few are aware The truth as always …
Meatloaf said two outta three ain't bad I still feel love but without the others I'm sad I don't want you, the way that you are Memories of how you were throb like a scar I don't need you and the pain that you bring All the dreams we had …
She said one hit wouldn't hurt Instant nirvana while blood spurts Floating above pain and misery Found paradise where I can be free Seconds of bliss made it worthwhile Scabs on my arms, no teeth in my smile Veins packing in, clogging wi…
So many thoughts fight to escape His mind befuddled by sanity's red tape Knowledge is power but too much is a curse Knowing what lies behind man's eyes is worse Every idea, every dream, every hope Battle it out in a brain that can not cop…
Happy thoughts here's a few They cheer me up when feeling blue Creating an Opuss of which I am proud Pressing 'post' to be read by the crowd Enjoying a night out with my best friend A bloke upon whom I can depend Meeting my mum and deep…
Tired of the fight Trying to do right Given up trying to tame Finished taking the blame Lost count of second chances False dawns and pretend romances Never thought I'd be the one to quit But I can't put myself through any more of your shit …
Eyes rolling back in my head as the bass line pumps Next to me, a thousand sweaty hardcore members jump. Someone screams and starts a chain reaction of cheers I'm oblivious, my body is rippling from chemical emotion, close to tears. Etern…
Give me one more night with you I promise in the morning we'll be through I know the love has been replaced Give me one more kiss and one more embrace How can we make each other feel so real A passion so strong, let me make you squeal Don't…
Dormant bats huddled They hang down like icicles The night sets them free
In the dazzling sun A lady bats eyelashes. A young man is won.
See the bat fly near Watch people cover their hair. Pull their coats in close
My beautiful flower Fragile, discovering power I've watched you grow Cared as best I know Nurtured and watered and fed But it's time to plant outside instead I will miss taking care of all of your needs But I'll still protect you as best I …
Slipping through the cracks of a damaged psyché Slivers of the man I used to be I can no longer find him, he's not close at hand No one can help me, they don't understand I tried to change myself, to come out of my shell But I've opened a…
Feeling sarcastic Snap like plastic Want to argue Take on a few Need a battle Cages to rattle Snip and snipe Floors to wipe Start the week Punishing meek Feeling twitchy Really bitchy Tongue lashing Verbal bashing Judge like Dredd I'll sn…
The jewellery box filled with special things A ballerina dances as my heart sings A little trinket my father gave to me When we laughed as I sat on his knee A medal I won, my how I ran fast These wonderful memories of my past A forever r…
ACCOMPLISHED : bought cat food STILL TO DO: defeat superbrat world domination Mum phoned today, she never understands! Always telling me to go back to uni, find a nice girl and settle down. Thought I had finally defeated superbrat …
All men are created equal but none are the same Some search for fortune and fame For a price, I can guarantee the prizes you seek To walk over the mild and the meek Just sign your name on this dotted line A little blood will make it subli…
When the journey began you were so strong No family to say this is where you belong You inspired us to face all in our stride But in secret at night you were alone when you cried Now it's us that is here when you want a shoulder We will pre…
And so night approaches Darkness encroaches My thoughts take a sinister turn This old dog will never learn Going underground Somewhere never found Society gets what society wants Heroes made of vacuous c*nts My role models are true Men th…
Im tired of watching crude Politics Spread by Small-minded dicks Energy wasted controlling a nation Whose brains are on permanent vacation. Corruption waits on the road to power The most innocent intention it will turn sour Quickly side…
To paraphrase a song: 'you're so vain I bet you think this quote is about you Don't you'
I'm not a mouth, I'm not a tout But there's some things that will out Secret whispers and spin In the end will not win There's more in life to worry about
Heads up my friends for a little Burr history We got married in greece, Gill and me Forty friends and family watched us tie the knot In the Greek midday sun, by Christ it was hot. Mrs Burr and I had an island hop planned For a wee honeymoo…
Some think they can read me like an open book Don't try to take a deeper look Guess again, I'm the author of this tale Stand well back from this alpha male The cover is what I want you to see Only a few have glimpsed the real me I will draw…
My beautiful little baby Bay I love you in every way But a nappy so green The worst I've ever seen Please no more jobbies today!!
I will miss your laughs and the way that you speak Seven days sounds better than a week I will miss you every morning day and night Always in my thoughts if not in my sight Enjoy yourselves and be good to each other Have fun but stay out …
Out into the world I was shoved By several strangers all gloved Mum took one look Closed the naming book And said 'David you are beloved'
Black as the pits I bury them in I'm more corrupt than original sin Searching for truth to muddy it's waters Searching for faith to laugh as it falters You have your one in trinity I am legion dwelling in obscenity Sit by your bed and offer…
With so many tags here on Opuss, I thought it might be useful to gather them together. I know I have missed some, and there will be many more to come, so please let me know what I've missed in the comments. I am going to be putting a tag o…
Sitting all day, unable to walk Crying and giggling your method of talk Bonded to those that shelter and care A growing love whenever they're there. A world filled with fun and new sights Everyday brings experiences and new delights No ma…
When we were young I promised the world. We danced and we laughed and we loved. The world became an impossible dream But still we danced and laughed and loved. Now you are my world, you mean everything We'll dance and laugh because it's t…
Page three opinions beside naked hips Sensationalised outcry, a nation grips Tittle tattle that never stops Handy firelighters, these Red Tops
Red hand my fathers died for Red flag that they lie under Red blood shed through their war Red, the lands torn asunder
When two became one then one on my own I thought i wanted to spend the rest of my life alone. Spending each day honouring a memory Each night trying to keep the tears at bay Friends and family reminding me time does heal To be truthful I …
'Every minute you're angry you waste sixty seconds of happiness' Don't be riled by others when you know it's not worth the stress So many inspiring voices gather, among them @Fly10 More perfect words arranged in sublime order, she's done i…
Our past watches on as we shout and we scream Two lovebirds smile as we ruin the dream A silent echo of happy times, a laugh caught in the moment A lonely heartbroken sob, pleads an end to this torment If the two strangers looking down at…
I have ends that never meet as I crawl along the breadline Your smug demeanour shines as you enforce another pay freeze Peter gets robbed and Paul gets paid as I rein in the purse strings You have no limits, checks or morals and do whatev…
I once locked up a very bad man. I engaged him in conversation as is my thing. I asked him why he does the things he does. His reply both haunts and inspires me: "It's not about how hard you are. It's about how far you are willing to go."
When darkness falls And I'm left alone The voice taunts and haunts Chills me to the bone. It knows all my secrets All my fears and my guilt Wraps it's poison around me Like a soiled, rotten quilt. Tells me my failings Reminds me I'm bad T…
Standing in line another factory day. Watching the clock for a pittance of pay. Four years of study for a second class degree. Is this my career, is this the best I can be? Times are hard and I've a sister to feed. It makes me feel sic…
Does anyone really fit in? Insecurities behind a grin. Individuals each one of us are No level playing fields, no one on a par. Rejoice in our differences that's what makes us unique Someone's Romeo can easily be someone's freak. In a wo…
Shadows creeping Drawing nearer Walls seeping We all fear her Souls lost Innocence spoiled Windows frost Carpets soiled Every night She brings us out Edge of sight Lingering doubt One more chosen Our number rises Another life frozen Familie…
Why dontcha come sit down next to me and feel the heat for a while For a whiskey I'll tell ya what's hidden beneath my smile As a boy I fell into the wrong crowd, thinking it a laugh They made me their stooge, stood back and sent me down…
You think that was an argument we had last night? That was me laughing at your verbal shite. As I said before you are a spoilt brat You've proved me right ya silly wee twat I wrote my poem because I care You pretended you cut, for some stup…
I could say something about cutting and slicing Blade razor sharp ready for dicing Oh dear what can the matter be Life is so hard, feel for poor little me. I could say my arm is a maze of tiny scars And holes burnt by big fat cigars. But…
Is it really worth all of this bother, Another day putting one foot in front of the other. Twenty-four hours filled with trouble and strife, Minutes pass by while battles are rife. So much worry and pain behind every closed door, Followin…
What was it that made you scream in the night Day time troubles emerging, banishing light. Do not worry my darling, no need to fear Cuddle me closer, you know that I'm near. Close your eyes my sweet, shut them tight yet again If I had the…
Cut through the knotted fog of stress The love of a mum who knows best House full of laughs yet again Making it real, different but always the same A few tears will be shed when you go A wise head, maybe less so over a bottle of merlot. …
I often marvel at its awesome power Feeding everything from man to flower Water is king But here's the thing I much prefer a golden shower
Mrs starts radiotherapy on Monday. Four weeks, five days a week.. Last phase for now, and while not as invasive as the others will be a struggle. Emotionally, physically, and financially. Kids are back to school in three weeks time, so th…
There was a young man called leelee Who favoured a cake with his tea But the cake was too small Sixty candles in all Make a wish big lad and Happy Birthday
A whale and a shark don't agree They just can't make love can't you see? F*** this for a lark I'm not giving birth to a whark Your penis is bigger than me For the whole lol story read @glen 's Sharks Tale ;)
16+ Bad words A voice lost in a never ending chatter Words discarded like pieces of fecal matter A stream of pish that deserves to be flushed So many thoughts that need to be hushed Contrived messages that makes no sense Splinters pierci…
There once was a couple who made people snigger Their age difference couldn't be bigger She was a curvy nineteen Him eighty with plenty of green But neither minded the tag of Gold digger
First there came Neve, I couldn't believe what a difference you made in my life Daddy's little girl, round your finger I twirl, for you and mum I moved to Fife. Full of compassion and empathy A kind hearted soul, a spirit so free. Then a…
It's been you and me for many a year It's time for your wings to unfold, I fear. I nursed you and feed you and taught you to walk Was there when you giggled and started to talk. Watched with pride as you found your feet Making friends w…
Keeping a smile on your face Through the pain of the doubt Living with the debt Priorities set Working for food on the plate, Going without so the family eats Fighting off regret. We'll survive together as a unit, No one will tear us asun…
There was a psychic called Marie Who saw the future in tea She couldn't tell mine She called me a swine Teabags meant that she couldn't see
A man suffering from Delhi belly Whose doctor prescribed herbal tea Had to call it quits 'Cos teabags gave him sh*** Now he's suffering from luminous pee
There was young man from Tralee Who used a strainer to make his cup of tea Fed up with the bits That got on his t*** Now a teabag is best he agrees
I've used the same teabag daily Since nineteen ninety three It's shrivelled and old Covered in mould But still makes a great cup of tea
Most nights I like a quick toke Makes me laugh at any joke But with grass full of seeds Teabags and tea leaves Too often I splutter and choke.
A bit of a dunk makes me wag I'm afraid I'm starting to sag Now hold quite still For me it's quite brill To tickle your nose a la tea bag
'Better to have loved and lost than never loved at all' Better to take a leap of faith even if you fall. Better to let someone in than live a life alone To be reminded everyday of the love that you are shown Better to offer up your heart …
Sitting in my garden at the closing of the day A fly nearing the end of its life cycle passes by my way Alone bar nature's presence, my mind wanders peacefully Thoughts breeze through my head as I listen blissfully I listen to the silence…
My uncle was a fluorescent tube, The pride of all our clan. He worked in the kitchen of a fancy joint, Helping create the perfect flan. My cousin was a lighthouse beacon, Saving fishermen by the score. She worked alone and never ceased G…
Anyman can be nice when doing what he wants But the measure of a man is in how he does what he'd rather not. Self promotion comes easier to the bold Self sacrifice takes a heart of gold Confidence is a worthy trait Despair follows fr…
Today's the day I've been stalling for weeks, No more dodging, no more hide and seek. Lots of white envelopes never been opened, When truth takes over, is that when hope ends? I've prepared myself and I'm ready to do it List all my bills …
Darkness overwhelms me, I can't open my eyes. The dead and dying surround me, I can hear their cries. I no longer feel the pain of battle, my end is drawing near. I see my loving family, they take away my fear. I die in the knowledge…
Snarling and barking, your features twisted Screaming and shouting like you're being fisted. Claws outstretched scraping the floor Fangs on show through a raucous roar. Hairs on end, ears pinned right back Circling round, waiting to attac…
Poker is a beautiful game No two hands are ever the same. Tonight I played in a big field With continuous pressure I made them yield Out of hundreds there was only twenty three left I kept on pushing for some big blind theft. Aggro and a…
I wasn't very old when I learnt a valuable lesson. Better to be true to a few,than trying to please a legion. My mother told me many things and most I still hold dear. "You can't be all things to everyone" she whispered in my ear. I didn't…
It must be nearly beer o'clock I've waited half the day. I'm in the mood to say 'let's rock' It's nearly time to play. Start off slow with a couple of beers It's a marathon not a sprint. Raise your glass and let's say cheers By Monday I'll…
Never say goodbye without 'I love you' Love at first sight, I always knew. Never say hello without a kiss Each day shared in total bliss Always a hug when we part Everywhere I go I hold you in my heart. These little things help keep us t…
Last night a demon lay upon my bed Found a way to crawl inside my head Jumbled images creating confusion Spreading vile and vicious ill illusion Bringing deep rooted fears Harboured inside for many years Painful pictures played about Fi…
In the dead of night when you sleep Into your mouth beasties will creep Some find their way there by mistake Some are looking to nest while you're not awake. Into your nose and throat they will crawl While you snore through it all. Do no…
Today is the day we leave in a pack Pack up our bag including a snack. Drive to a place filled with laughter and fun Bounce on a castle, who needs the sun? It's family day and together we play Saturday is the day we put our troubles away.…
Every Saturday I would prepare My party people were always there Bang went the bass, we turned up the treble Wearing Nike shorts, I thought I was the rebel Seven hours spent jumping The atmosphere was thumping Lifelong friends were found…
I imagine a better time When you and I were true Not wanting to carry on This hell we are going through We used to laugh from dawn to dusk Thats when laughter turned to lust Many nights we stayed awake Making love till our bodies ached. W…
I wish I could express my wink When I post about what I think. Please don't take offence at what I say It's just me and I roll that way. Laid back and pretty carefree I've seen a lot and that's shaped me. Rarely serious no matter what's …
And so My Story takes another turn, From past mistakes i will learn. In my head I'm not alone, I have a twin I try my best but still I sin. Somedays I think I am triplets I don't mean to hurt those it upsets. Its only fun to play these g…
Around a camp fire tales are told, Urban Legends don't have to be old. A presence is watching from deep within Feeding off stories of passion and sin. An Opussian rebel not to be heard Waits for the time to have the last word. Don't read…
Teased by glimpses of sleep My subconsciousness creeps. All around me is dark Apart from Opuss' spark. Surrender my mind Rest and dreams to find. Images and words whirl at the back of my eye, I can't escape them despite how I try. Per…
I have a hairy bum I'm hairy from my tum. It doesn't cause me trouble, Except when I'm bending over double. You see after a serious turd, I'm not sure you girls have heard. It's hard to clean my crack, While avoiding a dangling sack. Li…
Detective Burrfoot is ahead of the game, I laugh when I watch from afar. Tat for tit and a bit in another name, Impartial, I follow only my star. I may be wrong, it's only a guess, But one bite results in a bark, A shot across the bo…
We all have the capacity to love, Yet there's a propensity to hate. Search for peace's white dove, It is never too late. Don't forget your tradition, But don't be ruled by the past. Make a spiritual transition, To build a future to…
A lifetime ago I'd be marching all day I didn't really know why, it was just the way. Banners held high depicting battles of lore As I follow follow, wearing sash my father wore. Behind the fun and the party, the reason to join Was to rev…
Feeling worse today And it was bad, was yesterday. Fever rising, Joints enflamed Creeping pain that can't be tamed. Heard bells chime every hour My smile is gone no laughing power. Yesterday a playful wink was on my face Today a pitiful …
16+ rude crude and as puerile as ever ;) D A N ? P E I S C S O S …
The inside of my nose feels twice as big as the out My feet throb as if I'm suffering from gout. My brow is ice cold but inside feels red hot My top lip is covered in sticky snot. My throat is swollen, too sore to chew I've caught @gazple…
Woke in the night, I couldn't breathe Horrible thoughts that just wouldn't leave Is it worth being upset by mistrust? Other people will do what they must I can't force them to strive to be just Lives fuelled by dreams of stardom and lust.…
The words that we speak be they strong or weak Shape the person we show to others we know. Words make lovers swoon 'by the light of a silvery moon' A magical phrase cuts through doubts haze. Words set a nation free bring dicta…
The truth is ever closer now many will feel betrayed. I'm glad it's not the final bow I'm sorry you've been played. You can't imagine how hurt I feel some will think that I'm a dick But my heart has made me reveal That there is no …
I have a solar panel Fixed upon my skull It powers a sex machine One that's never dull. When I see a combover I can't help but grin Especially when it's horizontal In an unforgiving wind. But worst of all there's something That …
Ok so maybe it's time For another fresh start. Sign upon the dotted line No more broken heart. More experienced, a little older Defences up and tall. Found a voice grew a little bolder Brick by brick I built my wall. …
Some things can be rather depressing While others are simply truly distressing. I have a brain and personal experience So can see the truth behind appearance. I've tried to keep my mouth firmly shut But I can't argue with my gut. Pain a…
A folky number about the highland clearances. ------------- Mother nursing her first born son a love so deep and true. Menfolk fight to save their land under a banner of blue. Don't cry baby boy Although our lands destroyed For I…
What a difference a day makes, World on my shoulders through the night I know to turn a cheek, I know what it takes A walk with the kids and a daft poem 'bout shite. I can't change the way that I am I won't try to alter another Priorities …
Some of my finest thoughts are conceived upon the bog. Contemplating life around me as I excrete the morning log. While carrying out the daily ablutions Some major problems find solutions. My colon disagrees with me, it really hates my di…
I have awoken and all is not well Gloomy weather or sinister blether I can not tell. No magical feeling, the smile has been broken A sense in my chest is gnawing and choking. I'm going outside, I may be a while I'm going to hunt for my us…
So much of this world is covered with sickness I'd give my life to end it, god as my witness Sickness of body and of mind For every cure theres another sickness we find. As humans what chance have we got When one illness is not what we tho…
An early post, but still explains my thoughts, although it's maybe a bit harsher than I feel now.. There was a whole debacle at the time about rank and quotes and cliques etc blah blah ;) I write to express the thoughts in my head, to let …
Uncouth aggressive and annoying Traits in you I cant keep ignoring You used to bring me pretty flowers Now you stay in the pub for hours. My friends and family tried to warn me I was blinded by your words and couldn't see You used to take…
An excitement courses through my veins When I queue to take my seat again A world awaits, a world of wonder A world where lovers' hearts grows fonder. Watching idols act out their grief As i pick popcorn from between my teeth Upon the silv…
The girls are in the room next door They've ate the lot but now want more Up all night gossiping and giggling Talking about what kissing a boy would bring. Outside closed door, a little brother cries Can't get in no matter what he tries.…
Many years since we first met Many fears and some regret. Through it all we've been together Sharing our life has been my pleasure. We struggled in the early days Working hard to pave the way A future shared We always cared Us v them, com…
Have to find another way To let my mind recover Another morning feeling dirty Fragile, depressed and hungover. An outcast from society, I can't handle sobriety. My bed is stained with sweat and worse When did life become a curse? Once u…
Today a silver medal was awarded to me I felt ashamed to accept what could only be A token, a symbol, a meaningless gesture To cover a wound in a beat that festures. Did I deserve this coin to have on my chest? Only doing my job and tryin…
I've got one bollock that's bigger than the other It's never really caused me any bother. They are my twins and I like them equally They flop about when I go for a pee. As I get older I have found They are getting closer to the ground. Som…
The curtains are permanently drawn Always night, there's never a dawn I hear people living a life outside But this is my prison, I hide inside. Newspapers pile up in my hall Telling me stories from outside of these walls. The thought of le…
There was a young boy always hurtin' He just was terrible at flirtin' No good with a line Rejected time after time His fav was 'Can I eat your beef curtain'
Just back from the doctor to get what is probably my final 8 week line. There's something about that tiny room that brings down my defences and pretences. A few well aimed questions and I'm blubbering again.. Grrrr!! Anyhow, I guess it's g…
I love the smell of rain in the sun Reminds me of endless childhood fun. Steam that rises off the street When hot Tarmac and raindrops meet. Playing hopscotch and laughing through the day Until the rain washed chalk away. Days filled with …
This crumbling shell needs a lick of paint A bright young thing it certainly ain't The years have been hard some would say unkind No point in dwelling, no way to rewind. A fresh layer to cover the cracks A touch of magnolia to get back on…
I found a toad in my garden today An ugly amphibian I have to say It was sitting under a mossy stone Enjoying the peace, all alone. I felt an intruder in its personal space Though I had plans for this little place This squatter really had …
I glance at the mirror and I see My public image reflected back at me. Balding head and patchy beard Blue eyes astride a nose that's weird. A closer look at my face reveals An inner strength my tear conceals. My role in society is a mask M…
How about another poetry challenge? Here's one I found a while ago.. Simple concept; hard in practice! Create a poem using the alphabet in sequence ie each word starts with the next letter in the alphabet. My attempt is below (previously …
I hope you make mistakes like me On your journey to what will be Some will cost you dearly Others help see clearly All are necessary on your journey to what will be. I hope you find out who you are Learn from mistakes and you'll go far Do …
The perfect fillet Sunday roast. Accompanied by carrots and juicy petite pois Our home's best roaster is definitely moi. My pride and joy however Is the special red wine jus. It really is a treasure An angelic homemade brew. The secret of…
You, I, we try poetry Type your quote Wipe out our purity #purepoetry I wrote.
No more putting up with his stink.
I enjoy my food but can't stand fish It really is my least favourite dish. Slimy and scaly, brought in by a boat. Little sharp bones get caught in my throat. Tastes vary from disgusting to bland, I prefer animals slaughtered inland. Harry …
Golden sand massaging my toes Sun de-stressing, lessening woes. Waves are lapping against the shore Turning pages, my only chore. Next year maybe if the moneys right This year's purse strings are just too tight. Save each month for two wee…
Heard the laughs and felt the tears. Watched our love's winding path Protected our family through the years. Three beautiful kids played in its rooms Each stained wall a story to tell. It provided a home to more When our eldest dropped her…
I had a little box It was full of beer Now my box is empty But I am full of cheer The Irish are doing well Italy won me big I topped this months poker league That's why I'm attempting a jig I try to stand up on my feet But legs have turn…
The Port is where I was born and bred Always be home until I am dead It's where I lay my spiritual hat Even though a table in Fife is where I eat at. Grew up with the brother of the big GMac The stories I could tell, Christ it was some cra…
Yesterday was an emotional one, today will be even worse. Not for me (well me too, but 2nd second hand). Today is the last day of the school year. My daughter (10!!) has had a 'boyfriend' in the school for 3 years and today he is leaving t…
Tales have been told since the dawn of man Passed down to daughter and son. Tales to warn or inspire Or simply to teach how work gets done. Ancient symbols sketched on a wall Depicting battles 'gainst beast and foe. Heroes born and heroe…
My wife and her big hammer toes In growing toe nail that grows and grows I'm trying to watch the footy without a fuss While she squeezes it and out pops puss Years of wearing tiny shoes Fashion over comfort she did choose Industrial clippe…
The wind howls through the graveyard, ruining precious gifts left on the resting places of loved ones. A hunched elderly man and a young woman sit by an overgrown, unmarked plot. He carefully removes withered flowers and replaces them with…
Kids to bed now adult time Snuggle up with a glass of wine What to do, film or TV Not much on that I can see Enjoy the peace it doesn't last Adult time goes by so fast Morning will be around so soon Gone are the days I sleep till noon. Gl…
The oldest trick to conquer is divide Behind crass sound bites and scorn you hide Stir up hate and watch them turn On each other, their cities burn. "Up north It's cheaper for a loaf of bread Cut their benifits - single mums with little s…
His little form upon my knee His every need supplied by me His face lights up when eyes find me This little life upon my knee My darling boy upon my knee You are as happy as happy can be No matter how big you grow to be Theres always roo…
Is the summer here for good Or have I misunderstood? My garden is a mass of weed A few days there is what I need. Logs to chop and grass to cut Helps me escape the winter rut. Rusty BBQ needs a clean An energy boost, I'm feeling keen. Burge…
One or two tramadol Helps me through the pain Add some co-codamol And I'm right as rain. Goodnight Ooooopussss
18+ Bad words :p All PR and slippery slickness You cant hide your sinister sickness Spinning lies and promoting recession Exerting control your social obsession. I don't think you realise the Severity of this bullshit Austerity Fuck you …
Goodbye kids, stick in at school Work hard and remember learning's cool. Surrounded by friends, embrace your peers Last week of term will bring the cheers. All too fast these terms will pass, Create happy memories of your class. Now is the…
It's in the gentle touch of your hand That I understand Our Love is all I need. It's in your comforting tone of voice That I rejoice Our Love is strong indeed. It's in the vision of your beauty That I fulfil my duty Our Love so strong I h…
There was a young man called Wooney Who had many girls for a fee For England he played Quite often he strayed His record was aged eighty three.
Hey ho the witch is dead, the living dead. Hey ho the wicked witch is dead. Hey witch who is the ho, I think you know that we know. It was fun while it lasted, Lampooned and lambasted A fitting end to an unscrupulous bast'd Look to the fu…
A true story (mostly) and another part of me revealed, something that I will blog about when I feel the need. Still in my bed Opuss never far, it amazes me how #sixwords can stimulate my memory. Thanks @eddie12309 @naaviie _____ In my tim…
Gonna have me a midnight feast Stay awake to unleash the beast And when it's over and I am done I hope the clock is just past one. Cos I will have an Opuss to share So top of the day better beware. This isn't mean, it's tongue in cheek I…
Spaghetti in my ear, tinfoil upon my head, To stop voices and the rays from the planet Zed Nobody understands me they say I'm paranoid Just because I rant a bit and have a singing hemroid. I appear to slag off people and be rather rude P…
Crimson clouds stretching across the horizon. Fierce is the fire of the dawning day Kissing the mountains, banishing grey. Arisen, angel of death, escaping night's dark prison. Through sky the perfect hunter soars Magnificent wingspan, th…
I was once his pride and his joy, Until boredom brought forth a new toy. Resentment, bitterness and malice grew, No longer part of his angelic crew. I forced him to choose between me and man. Another pawn in his master plan. From my hell o…
Teenage kicks that have faded, Our true love became jaded. Our house is full, yet I'm all alone, Talking dirty to strangers on my telephone. I want excitement but I feel really bad, You're the only one I ever had. Teenage dreams we once …
My little white secondhand washing machine, I wonder what horrors and stains you have seen? Did your previous owners appreciate you? Or did you turn their precious whites to blue? What did you do to fall out of favour? Finding your way he…
#sixwords @naaviie My eyes are the mirror to my soul, If you look you will see my goal. Without you I'm driftwood rotting on a beach, So I beg, implore and beseech. Release me from this torment, Can you not see my true intent? My heart …
So excited about my reunion tomorrow!!! A lot bigger n balder, but not much more sense :) __ Music was my life, then life took over the reins. Mortgage and nappies and mysterious pains. United we stood no matter what god, A sweaty catholi…
Ferocity Pomposity Thesaurus Monstrosity Absurdity Banality Inane Verbosity Obscenity Putridity Grammar Atrocity
Depression Submission Derision No social position. Direction Perversion Diversion No repercussion. Expression Jubilation Elation I have but one question. Complication Repression Concentration What is our mission?
Large oak trees, from little acorns grow, A metaphor for life I know. Weak roots, thin buds, a mission to lengthen, Cautiously creeping, trying to strengthen. One day a small leaf trod underfoot, Years pass, refuge is found under your roo…
Now I lay me down to sleep, your love my soul will keep. I pray your presence finds my dreams, I can't live without you or so it seems. But life goes on or so they say, yet to join you in slumber, every night I pray. I promised our futur…
Whats on the telly? Oh no it's J Kyle, sharp suit and fake smile. No substance no style. Rotten teeth are on show, let the misery grow. Their bums need a kick by my toe. Who's the daddy? The liar? The thief? I turn over quickly, full of r…
It's been a week since mrs got out of hospital after her op and her recovery and spirit are inspirational. I took her to a check up with the surgeon today and her dressing was removed. These visits to the hospital are still daunting but b…
Running for hours, constantly changing, my flesh undulating and cracking. Adapting. Evolving. I dare not slow, I must escape. I must survive. Many horrors I pass, dead and dying litter the ground. Reaching the crest of the mountainous cl…
For you my heart and soul are laid bare, Together forever our love to share. You're in my thoughts and my dreams, Without you tears turn to streams. I know now I've met my special one with a claim, On all that I have; one day even my name…
How can I sleep when the reason to wake is gone Why would I pray when the reason to hope is gone When could I forget when the reason to remember is gone. What would I have when the reason to share is gone The beauty who gives me hope A fut…
Last one for now #cringe _____ As I sit alone in the dark, The thought of you shines through You are my light, my comfort, my pride. I can't, I won't imagine a day When you're not by my side. The seconds, hours and days tick by Without yo…
Laughing reading some of this! _____ Each day passes slowly, my head hangs lowly. Your beauty shines inside and out, you're my best love without any doubt. Your features are perfect, you're skin is so smooth Your figure is stunning, for…
An aspiration as a teenager: ______ The wood spits and cracks, its red dizzy dancers jumping on top. Two happy lovers lie naked and safe, their smiles reflecting the warmth of their hearts. This is the future for you and I. A baby cries…
Been reading through some old letters etc me n mrs sent each other at various times. This one was when I had to go America for an op: (warning - cheeeeese! ;) ______ That horrid time is slowly nearing The day I'm constantly fearing. I …
I stand in the rain, the wind and the cold, Your talent is strong, a skill to behold. Watching you train with your peers, I show my support with loud cheers. I love that you're good but more so you tried, When you're finished, I hug y…
You have your mother's spirit and within days you overcame the odds. Breathed unaided then fed and thrived. Your hand was smaller than my little finger. I shook as I caressed your cheek. Delicate limbs so hard for my clumsy hands to thread…
She thinks I'm great and I let her. Must improve, a family to inspire: Im head of this clan and I want to be better, But I'm not, I'm a liar. I carry their hopes and squash their fear, But who will be there to comfort me? Tomorrow wil…
I have to be a strong father, husband, son for I am a man. I pray for a sign, a show of strength, anything that lets me know there's a plan. My friends, my family all offer their shoulder. But I'm ashamed to take it, I'm a man, I'm a bo…
So much is happening. My veneer is fading. Smiley eyes for children, they deserve so much more. I've let them down, self pity consuming my core. But these eyes weep at night when I'm on my own. Being strong for four makes me feel alone…
I'll never forget when time stood still, I watched your little head crown and felt the tension in that sterile room. Long seconds passed as I exchanged glances with strangers trusted to bring you to us. Then telling your mum 'I love you' an…
I love you with all of my heart. To the gates of hell I'd follow. We said we would never part. There's nothing that can change my mind. Cos without you I'm hollow, A shell looking for substance that I'll never find. We will age toge…
I read all their stories and sang their lullabies, hush little babies don't say a word. I tucked mrs in and gave her a hug. Then I sat on my own. Played poker a bit, but drank too much wine. At least I won, and today is done. Here's to …
Flaming is the cancer of a forum. Boys can hide behind the screen and act out being men. Others respond with what they feel, but without non-verbals it's often misconstrued. Once the flame is lit it becomes the theme. Our base instinct …
Can individuals combine or must they inevitably collide? Ego, sentiment, intelligence and creativity a haven for paranoia to hide. Be true, be strong, Love thyself and step forward with pride. It's the path of each of us to seek our trut…
Mrs came home last night and we had a celebration buffet. Taped the big concert from jubilee to watch together.. Still annoyed Rolf wasn't allowed to sing one of my favourite songs!! Always brings a lump to my throat and discreet dabbing of…
Been badgered for last 3 hours by kids. They say they are hungry and expect to be fed in the morning too!! Hurry back mrs!
When we were young I promised the world. We danced and we laughed and we loved. The world became an impossible dream but still we danced and laughed and loved. Now you are my world and I'll dance and laugh and sing because it's the same l…
Walking through the ward, seeing the elderly, infirm and sick was pretty raw. Then turning into mrs' ward and seeing her wired up with tubes attached made my stomach lurch. But then she woke and looked at us and smiled. Then she began …
This morning passed by in a blur, no sooner had we arrived, I was hugging mrs and saying goodbye. A very good friend took our two eldest bowling and baby stayed with me, thankfully sleeping. The last few hours I have thrown up 3 times and …
I really like the character in 'The Chase' and my head is buzzing with ideas of where his story will go so I hope you will join me :) ________ I curl up against the pebble dashed wall and sob. I feel so guilty. Not really because of what I…
I took my family away for the weekend, just got in the car and drove until we wanted to stop. We ended up hunting Nessie and seeing The Falls of Shin and had the best time in a long time. It was a bit of a bump when we returned. I had to t…
I run despite my pain wrecked body because the alternative is unbearable. I haven't survived this long to surrender now. Maybe it's only pride that keeps me alive? My feet slap the Tarmac, my arms claw the air as if to pull me faster thro…
My senses are heightened. I feel their presence nearby, watching. They are getting bolder, ready to pounce. You may think me paranoid, but it's not the first time their kind have come for me. I'm weak, tired and scared. I haven't slept fo…
What's got wings and sucks blood?... .... Always Ultra...
When I read, the words are narrated inside my head, from somewhere just behind the front of my skull by The Voice. However this voice is not simply a passive speaker. When I make decisions it is the voice that I trust most, although I do …
I got incredibly drunk last night. Today I lay in bed staring out the window, thinking. I thought about how much I would like to have faith. I would like to know that this life is only the beginning. That there is a reason for everything…
Today has been a day of mixed emotions. It's only a few days until my wife's last chemo but that is hardly cause for celebration. Even though it marks an end to taking her temperature every hour and her being incredibly ill and in pain two …
1st opuss and a bit of a test... Tried to email this, but doesn't seem to have worked. Perhaps it will arrive later and duplicate.. What to start with?.. Well, I only discovered this app last night and spent a considerable portion of my m…