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I want to be on top
For just one day
See how it feels
To be looked upon in every way

The top is so social
So much like family
I just wish that one day
They would accept me

I think I've got the talent
But is it enough?
Or is this idea
Like a diamond in the rough?

We're all unique
That I'm sure of
We all have our wants
Mine is just to be above

But can I be accepted
By those with gracious words?
Or is it just too much
For me to fly with those birds?

I wonder if they notice
Or much rather give a care
To this little one
Hiding in the crosshairs.

Some may
Some may not
But I think that one day
We all want to be on top.

But Opuss isn't about
Who's first or second
Not about
Who's worst at it

Opuss is about writing
And letting it flow
Allowing the world
To acknowledge all you know

But no matter what
I like to think
That the "Top Dogs"
Were once this meek

But I may never know
So I'll just move on
But I'll keep writing
And dreaming for fun

@misslittleDHP
@HeatherAnne
@leelee101
@smellyfingers
@iPuss
@naaviie
@sjw

TaintedTulip

@TaintedTulip

I'm me. You're you. And all together, we'll write beautiful words. Email me :) kittylover2467@yahoo.com

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Comments & Feedback (45)

Nice write πŸ’— I feel the same way you do ☺

@natalee :) Thanks. It's nice to know I'm not the only one.

@TaintedTulip nope, I'm sure there's many of us :) And I've read a few of your pieces, and they are most definitely good enough ^-^

@natalee Aww thank you!

@natalee @TaintedTulip Don't worry about rankings-they really don't matter in the bigger picture of life! I've written less than 70 posts & will never be 'Top' simply because I don't have the time or inclination to write the volumes required. And even if I did, personally I'd feel I was compromising quality of my work. It's wonderful to see all the top guys doing their thing & being able to appreciate their work, but don't let that be your sole aim. Write from the heart & because you love it....not for rank πŸ˜ŒπŸ’—

@Fly10 forever and always. <3

@Fly10 yep, and that's why Opuss is so great 😊

I agree with everything @Fly10 says rank doesn't reflect very much, when I joined I felt intimidated by everyone it was the first time I'd written anything and there are loads of great writers on here, just enjoy the experience hun, and the great support that get from everyone on here xx

@sjw @natalee @Fly10 Thank y'all for all your support and opinions. It really means a lot to me. :)

Just keep writing, you are very good. Personally, I wish rankings weren't even shown, because I think they are a distraction, but the comments can be very helpful.

@VikingHorn I understand why no rankings but I completely agree with you on the comments.

Thanks to you all!

It's the kind comments that make this such a special place. I actually feel the rating system taints the purity of the experience😘

I feel the same way πŸ˜₯

@TaintedTulip @natalee it's good to know you aspire to get to the top, but as the others have said, it really shouldn't matter to you too much. Your writing is what counts. Write whatever, whenever, and about whatever. And never regret what you write. You'll find over time that your rank will improve, but beware the dark side, ignoring everything else just to get to the top has cost dearly in the past... So just enjoy! Write away, come and talk to us! We don't bite, it's what we're here for. πŸ‘β€πŸ˜˜@Fly10 @sjw @ckahn @VikingHorn

@leelee101 I see that clearly now, though I thank you. I'll write whatever, whenever, like I've always done. Thank you all for your consideration for us. <3 <3 <3

@TaintedTulip i felt the exact same way. Our opinions shouldnt matter to you all

@TaintedTulip if you love writing then keep on! Wright all your feelings and your fellow oppusers like me will leave comments to help along the way:)!!!!

@julian31011 thank you so much!

Totally agree with @Fly10 I feel this app is about being an outlet to express ourselves not about ranking. I think I'm somewhere in the 500's but I'm not bothered just chuffed I'm actually having the confidence to share my stuff and that even one person reads it! Try not to compare yourself or work to anyone else's its unneeded pressure just do your thang let your creativity flow and that's good enough πŸ’—

I wrote an opuss for you πŸ˜ƒ

@TaintedTulip when I first joined Opuss it was because as a busy mum I felt my brain was turning to mush...I had written since a teenager and felt like I couldn't do it anymore...I wanted to start writing everyday to keep my creative side going as I was losing the real me just being a mummy...a friend suggested Opuss...I've grown in confidence and love to see my ideas on here...the support has been wonderful...the comments give you confidence...the friendships I have made here have blown me away...the ranks don't matter at all....write what's inside you, be true to yourself my sweet and Opuss will journey along with you 😘😍😘😍😘😍😘

Can only echo what's already been said.. The rank thing is pointless .. Knowing someone has 'liked' something I post is what makes me smile 😊

@misslittleDHP I killed a spider this morning sucked him up in a Hoover haha

As others have said, forget rankings altho, obviously being writers we all want others to read, comment and offer advice but that comes from being involved in the community and talking to others, some are very competitive and will post crap for the sake of posting to boost rankings, that's bullcrap. Just write what you feel and don't be shy and have fun and enjoy it πŸ‘

@Burrfoot @TaintedTulip agree with burr, it's nice to know when you get a like, that someone's reading. πŸ‘β€

Do what makes you happy. Dont settle for what others want. Getting there is hard work and determination. But NEVER forget to enjoy the experience! I know @LeeLee101 and @HeatherAnne worked so hard for their place and I don't care what any one seys, first place is an honour. Just dont make the mistake of compromising what is right to get there. Best of luck lil' one xxxxxx

Your not the only one my friend. I'll never be on the top because I simply don't have the brains and the time to write like they do. I'm only nine and been on opuss 4 3 months and the highest amount of likes I've had is twelve but I don't care I'm happy with the amount I have. You know what they say, you get what get and you don't get upset

@glen he's not dead he's gonna come back and haunt you, probably crawl in your mouth when your sleeping!πŸ˜±πŸ˜‚

Very one has said things perfectly! It really is all about writing! I don't even look at the rankings! Write as you would without anyone reading, then comments and likes are just a bonus. But of course, healthy ambition to improve is something we need in all areas of our life. You are brilliant just the way you are, I'm really enjoying your stuff and you are part of the opuss family whether you are number 1 or 1000 because that doesn't matter at all. πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

@naaviie πŸ‘πŸ‘

@sjw @glen there is the mother of all spiders whose spirit will haunt you and your Hoover...the Hoover will turn on you and suck your face off...mu wa wa wa..πŸ‘ΏπŸ˜‘πŸ‘ΏπŸ˜‘πŸ‘ΏπŸ˜‘

@misslittleDHP nooooo!😱 your pic is still a spider hunπŸ˜”

@chy thanks!@glen I'm very interested as to what that is. :)@misslittleDHP I absolutly love you. @Burrfoot haha right?@smellyfingers thank you for tying it all up. :)@leelee101 Agreed. :)

@iPuss thanks@dewday0483 agreed. @naaviie nicely said :)

@sjw @misslittleDHP @glen lol y'all are too cute.

@TaintedTulip I'm loving you back my sweet 😘😘😘😘😘😘

@sjw oh noooooooooooo...arrrrggggghhhhh....I'll try again!....let me know if it changes hun😠😠😠😠😠

@misslittleDHP yayy!! It's back to you πŸ˜˜πŸ’‹

@sjw thank goodness...πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

@madhatter haha I'd be glad to girlie

@MelchiorJ13 Thanks for the repost!

@TaintedTulip any time πŸ˜„ these are great emotions- you're in with the top now πŸ˜„πŸ˜‰πŸ˜˜

@MelchiorJ13 :) thank you.

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