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2013-03-16T08:59:39

Ordeal

As I move toward you My tummy starts to twist Not for excitement but in fear This an experience easily missed You gather yourself around Prepare to do your worst Leather paddles at the ready Hose us...

16 12 154 words
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carolsgregory
2013-03-13T07:54:37

Ask The Universe

I've had my winter holiday And returned to this small isle The spring should be with us now But instead the weathers vile The crocuses show their heads To signal spring is on its way Daffodils are...

16 7 109 words
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carolsgregory
2013-02-26T23:33:23

Eastern Delight

#opussweeklychallenge Staring Diane Kruger as Carol "Most if us go abroad and come back with a tan, carol came back with a husband!" Carol looked across the camp site it was very hot, a very hot,...

6 2 152 words
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carolsgregory
2013-02-25T21:44:36

Devilish

#acrostic. Devilish games you like to play. Evil is not your way. Visit fantasise from within. Intimate fun born from sin. Lucifer come play my game. Interaction none to tame.

20 8 1 words
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carolsgregory
2013-02-13T17:25:49

Breezy Teguisey

They call it breezy Teguisey This Lanzarote town But it's more than a breeze It could blow you down Our view over the pool is great But there's no one there Their all out buying hoodies And bobbles...

4 0 131 words
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carolsgregory
2013-02-09T09:33:37

No Snow

The time has come. For me to go. Somewhere warm. without snow. To the airport. Go so fast. Then Lanzarote. For a blast. All inclusive. Food and beer. Lots if sun. It's all here. Hope there's WiFi.

10 3 48 words
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carolsgregory
2013-02-08T07:26:48

Love & Hate

#acrostic. Long dark lashes. Over hazel eyes. Vivacious in their smile. Entice my demise. Abandon thoughts of escape. No exit sign. Destination mine. Harbouring deeper thoughts. Afraid of my view.

20 6 1 words
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carolsgregory
2013-02-06T23:20:19

Eden

#acrostic. Generate the ability to create. Areas to propagate. Rake away the old and spent. Discover new, experiment. Exaggerate with colour. Necessitate for more. Invent my own Eden.

20 4 1 words
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carolsgregory
2013-02-05T23:06:38

Richard 111

#acrostic. Archeology has made a find at the Bosworth battle site, in a. Car Park of today has been. Discovered our old kings plight. Excavation has been done, to. Find His last resting place.

18 5 48 words
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carolsgregory
2013-02-02T09:32:26

Fluffypops

#opussweeklychallenge. Hello everybody, name is fluffypops. And I am a cat, very fluffy and white. I have big green eyes, like emeralds. They help me see at night. I have a friend he is a bird.

18 8 107 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-28T23:19:03

Patience is a virtue

Tried to print our tickets From the Internet Choosing to do an E ticket I am beginning to regret First the email wouldn't open Then the printer wouldn't print Started to get red In the face My...

20 3 118 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-28T00:00:28

Anne Frank

#acrostic A. nnelies Marie Frank N. ever had a life N. ever knew of teenage pranks E. ver became a wife F. or she died aged fifteen R. eligion her only crime A prisoner in World War Two N.

58 13 48 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-27T18:03:50

Miss Sold

The PPI man rang us up. Said he could get us cash. We said we don't think so. With money were not rash. We are both quite alert. So if we'd been miss sold. One of us would have noticed.

26 11 156 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-26T09:24:17

Head Hurts

OMG my head hurts. I had to many drinks. A birthday celebration. Overdid things me thinks. Stereo typical evening. Wine and dancing at the pub. Glad I came home early. And deft the nightclub.

20 9 78 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-21T18:45:22

Stonehenge

#acrosticchallenge S. cary when you think of it T. ons of stone in blocks O. ne would be hard to lift N. ever mind these rocks E. ach one placed to fit H. ardly out of line E.

32 10 66 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-20T10:38:08

Dreaming

#acrosticchallenge D. aybreak arrives R. elish the nights dream E. ach moment delightful A magical scene M. emories and made up thoughts I. nterject your mind N. estle in your head at night G.

14 7 38 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-20T10:19:45

Nightmares

#acrosticchallenge N. ight time comes along I. t's time for bed G. ot to think nice thoughts H. appy inside my head T. ry to keep light minded M. ake my thoughts the best A.

20 7 59 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-20T09:57:58

Winter Fun

Watching out the window. See the kids snow play. Building giant snowmen. And racing with the sleigh. A snowball fight is on. Laughing as they throw. Where the snowballs land. No one seems to know.

18 4 103 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-19T09:25:15

Cheeky Text

Laying in my bed so warm No plans for the day Knew the snow was coming So planned it this way Sent a cheeky text To my hubby, who is up It was a small image Of a coffee cup Lol.

30 11 86 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-17T00:01:18

Right Choice?

They want to change the gun laws Obama's had his say He wants to make it safer To live in the USA There's no talk of stopping Your right to bear arms He just wants the big guns gone In case another...

22 3 127 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-15T23:45:41

Beginnings

#acrostis B. e at the forefront E. mbellish the subtle start G. rowing from a seedling I. nscribe in your heart N. ew life is welcome N. ourished to the end I. nviting all the good things N.

8 6 55 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-14T23:32:19

Reborn

#opussweeklychallenge. #freeverse. Flying is a new sensation. It feels so good to me. Feeling the breeze under my wings. Twisting and turning, soaring and diving through the clouds.

24 6 74 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-12T11:54:22

Flash Fiction

#flashfiction Monday morning, getting up gets me down!.

14 2 7 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-11T16:37:55

Good And Evil

#acrostic. Good is what we strive to be. Oblige when it suits. Occasion to do good is rare. Determined to wear the right boots. Although we try our best. None of us ever feel its enough.

22 11 35 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-06T13:15:52

Dear Past

#opussweeklychallenge Dear past, Well what can I say about this past year. " Wet", is the main word that comes to mind.

20 2 378 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-05T10:23:51

Catch Up

Had a bit of a catch up. With friends of old. Had a couple of drinks. And our stories we told. Forgot how long it had been. Since I'd sat with my friends. We normally catch up. With Facebook sends.

10 0 97 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-04T08:06:30

Advent Challenge

We've all Said Merry Christmas And Happy New Year.

18 7 45 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-03T00:11:01

Paw print

I saw Opuss and it said to me "Open me up, look and see?" You used to write you enjoyed it so Down load the app and have a go.

64 4 127 words
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carolsgregory
2013-01-01T19:07:10

The Girl (flash Fiction)

#opussweeklychallenge Most days through my window, I watch her as she passes by. She's four now and attends the local primary school just at the end of my street. I was it seems going out of my...

22 5 127 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-31T20:36:55

New Years Party

#adventchallenge Rush home from work Tidy the house up quick Make a chicken curry It's done in a tick Beers in the fridge Ice in the bucket It's Happy New Year Lets get drunk, f**k it.

6 0 33 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-30T11:31:35

New Years Resolutions

#adventchallenge. New Years resolutions. Sorry not for me. Must have tried them all. They wasn't meant to be. Gave up smoking for a while. Even tried to give up drink. But after the first half hour.

18 5 111 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-29T13:16:26

Jack Frost

#adventchallenge Jack Frost waves his hand Spreading cold across the land Sets a scene of beauty white We gaze upon with delight The ground freezes from his gaze He can't change the way he plays We...

38 4 67 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-28T10:36:51

Angel

#adventchallenge A happy Xmas, we had a ball N ew year will soon be here G et ready one and all E mbrace the future, do not dwell L ooked over by your angel ©28/12/12.

18 3 1 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-27T10:58:55

Toys

#adventchallenge Everyone got lots of toys Santa did us proud Thank goodness that none of them Were extremely loud Thomas got a remote controlled car But he couldn't get to play Grandad opened the...

20 5 100 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-26T12:06:18

Leftovers

@adventchallenge. It's Boxing Day already. I've just got out of bed. I think I may be hungover. There's a pain inside my head. OMG look at the time. It's nearly midday. And I've invited guests.

24 7 81 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-26T11:39:40

Christmas Day

#adventchallenge. Christmas is here. Think i may get fat. Xmas dinner, Xmas pudding. Drinking and all that. Love the Xmas dinner. It's so worth the Wait. Prawn cocktail for starter. OMG it's great.

22 3 155 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-24T20:55:23

Christmas Eve

#adventchallenge It's Christmas Eve And I'm still wrapping Carols on the music channel Got my fingers tapping It's Christmas Eve It's half past eight Still be here at midnight Gosh I'm running...

30 13 68 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-23T22:06:10

Father Christmas

#adventchallenge A big fat man in a red suit Is what we're waiting for Two more days to go And he'll be through that door The kids believe he's real They have sent a list And goodness help Santa If...

22 7 97 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-22T08:06:34

Reindeer

#adventchallenge Do you think we will have A white Christmas this year. No. I have watched the weather They have forecast reindeer?.

20 3 15 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-21T10:36:41

Winter

#adventchallenge W. hite blanket of snow I. nside by the fire we glow N. ice and warm with our kin T. his is the season to stay in E. njoy each others company R. evel in the sanctuary ©21/12/12.

30 5 38 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-20T22:11:52

Turkey Roast

#adventchallenge. Today at work in the canteen. We had our Christmas lunch. They made us take our breaks together. And they called it brunch. There were no decorations. No crackers on the table.

10 2 87 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-19T18:21:50

Shining Star

#adventchallenge You are my shining star Your everything to me Your always there if I need you Being the best that you can be You are my shining star No one else comes near My fairy tale prince The...

28 9 51 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-18T20:17:59

Carol Singers

#adventchallenge. The carol singers come to the door. Singing a song they sounded poor. I don't think they knew the words. I'd rather of listened to skwalking birds.

22 6 179 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-17T07:53:06

Stockings

#adventchallenge Silk was the texture Once long ago Black was the colour That you loved so Now time has passed No stockings for me Except the one Hung by the tree ©17/12/12.

26 8 1 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-16T23:39:42

Snowflake

#adventchallenge. I sit and look out of the window. There is a street lamp near by. As I stare into the night. I see a snowflake fly. Each one an individual. Such beauty all of its own.

20 9 15 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-15T23:13:57

Decorations

#adventchallenge. Christmas is here. Time to decorate our place. Each individual. Has their own space. Mine is the front room. They leave it to me. Except the kids. Have Helped with the tree.

36 4 62 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-14T07:38:20

Sleigh Bell

#adventchallenge. It's getting close now, Christmas. It will soon be here. Waking up on Christmas morning. To the festive cheer. You've worked so hard. So it will be just fine.

22 5 83 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-13T07:26:33

Scrooge

#adventchallenge We have all seen the film We know what it's about We have all heard the phrase Bah humbug he would shout Sitting counting out his coins Paying his staff no mind Moaning about...

18 4 187 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-12T07:39:02

Mistletoe

#adventchallenge. I love this time of year. I am so sought after. No one knew I was there before. Now I'm the cause of the laughter. I can spend all year in the dark. Just waiting for my time.

14 3 98 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-11T07:38:55

Snowman

#adventchallenge. It's the time of year. For the snow to fall. The kids get so excited. There gonna have a ball. As soon as it starts to stick. Their hats and coats go on. Out into that cold blanket.

16 3 172 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-10T07:34:10

Christmas Tree

#adventchallenge. The kids come round today. And I made them tea. Whilst I did the cooking. They got out the Christmas tree. The cat joined in the fun. The noise got quite loud. But the end result.

18 6 1 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-09T12:27:28

Icicle

#adventchallenge. I C I C L E. C L. I C. C I. L.C. Ei. I look out of the window. in the morning light. Across the top of the conservatory. I see you icicles holding tight.

22 1 72 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-08T09:19:19

Wrapping

#adventchallenge. It's all ready and in the loft. Nows the time to wrap. From the new ipad. To the villa cap. Omg when can I be. Secret squirrel nan. It's not just the kids. It's also my old man.

8 2 103 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-07T07:15:33

Nativity

#adventchallenge. Born in a stable in Bethlehem. to be the saviour of all men. The story of Jesus is told to us young. We worship him with hymns that are sung.

12 4 76 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-06T07:35:16

Holly

#adventchallenge H-appy Christmas everyone O-puss family new L-ove being a part if this L-earning lots from Y-ou. ©06/12/12.

26 4 17 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-05T07:10:25

Mince Pies

#adventchallenge My dad was a baker He made the bread dough We lived above the bakery Mum & Dad with me and bro We moved to a bigger house But dad still baked the bread He'd bring home lots of...

32 13 116 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-04T07:30:19

Robin

#adventchallenge. I see you in the garden. Sitting in the tree. But there is a problem. The cat is here with me. Your red breast so bright. Your not hard to spot. Don't let the cat too close.

26 9 33 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-03T07:28:07

Gifts

#adventchallenge I like to give gifts, This ones for you. These three are for me, I like to receive them too. © 03/12/12.

12 3 22 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-02T13:33:20

Maxine

Omg you never know. When that call will come. It's never ever expected. It always strikes you dumb. Omg must be the shock. My head hurts me so. All the thoughts rush around.

6 0 110 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-02T10:56

Christmas List

#adventchallenge. I've got to write a Xmas list. And send it off dead quick. Just to let Santa know. The gifts that I'd pick. The first thing on my list. It really has to be. A very happy Christmas.

34 14 88 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-01T17:12:20

Snow

#adventchallenge. Snow you can't stay up late. On this Christmas Eve. You need to be asleep. Or your presents Santa will not leave. Snow it isn't OK. For you to drink the beer.

14 3 86 words
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carolsgregory
2012-12-01T11:45:19

#Household Challenge Results

Hi guys, only two tags for this but didn't make the decision any easier. 2nd place goes to @patdolan for Simple Recipe, thanks Pat I really likes this.

2 5 52 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-28T23:16:58

Peach Of A Day

#colour Peach, the colour of my bridesmaids On our wedding day Peach and ivory roses In my flower spray Peach, the colour of your cummerbund Against your light grey suit Peach paisley waistcoat...

16 7 27 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-27T21:43:58

Mix It Up

#household challenge Are you a normal mixing bowl You look so odd to me Throw all sorts at you Lets Mix them up and see Each day a different recipe Ingredients are not short Just throw it in and...

12 1 30 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-27T20:26:15

Household Challenge

#household challenge Hi everyone, a big thank you to @leelee101 for making me this weeks household challenge winner.

16 0 39 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-26T20:40:50

In The Dawn

#household challenge. You wake me up each morning. With that look upon your face. Buzz buzz buzz, ding a ling. You have no sort of grace. Every morning you are there. Never miss a beat.

18 3 100 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-25T11:40:15

Amaze

#opussweeklychallenge I've got a brand new iPhone And I downloaded lots of APPS Some of them to CHALLENGE me Some include talking CATS I thought I'd WRITE a COMMENT And maybe start a TREND I Like...

26 6 68 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-22T18:37:30

Too Soon

Home from work at last Today seemed so long Up at 6.30 Woken with a ding dong Pushed the snooze more than once Hoped it would go away Get up girl, it's time for work You've got bills to pay Then at...

8 5 240 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-15T09:59:36

Man Flu

Oh my god, I've been so ill I've had to take a ton of pills Laying In bed feeling so bad It's the worst flu I've ever had Throbbing pain inside my head My legs ache and feel like lead My insides...

12 9 209 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-11T22:34:51

Pride

Today we have remembered Those who have now gone Paying in our own way Respects for every one The poems that you've written Have made me shed a tear Reading all the stories Of no hope and of...

18 6 61 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-10T11:13:52

Angel

I have a little angel. She has big green eyes. She is not as good. As her name implies. Always fighting with the neighbours. She is a nightmare. Hear a cat fight going on.

16 1 162 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-05T18:26:19

Live To Love Again

#opussweeklychallenge. They asked us to write a letter. No idea what to say. Our last three days on earth. Armageddon on the way. What on earth can I say to you. As the ash falls down around.

24 5 111 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-04T16:27:40

Monkey On A Stick

When you said you were coming up I knew the drink would flow Went to watch the fireworks It was a real good show Watched them from the terrace bar Overlooking the castle grounds They were so...

18 8 236 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-03T09:15:30

Moments

As I open up my eyes I look across at you, Staring at the ceiling You are awake too As I look upon your face It makes my heart feel good Your hand reaches out for mine Just as I knew you...

34 7 182 words
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carolsgregory
2012-11-02T07:31:50

Sorrow!

Feel the sorrow in your heart The pain won't go away Read the words on Facebook No one there to say. Just a call would be nice To tell us the bad news Reading it just by chance Not the way I'd choose.

20 5 146 words
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carolsgregory
2012-10-30T23:13:33

The Door

I walked toward the big house So menacing and tall Big dark windows bearing down Not where I want to be at all I am really nervous and it's getting dark I hurry to the front door Sod this for a...

16 2 151 words
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carolsgregory
2012-10-30T21:37:11

Hairy Mole

#The Party Would you like to monster mash You look like you do. Instead of sitting on your own Dresses as Witchy pooh.

2 0 138 words
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carolsgregory
2012-10-30T00:06:36

Red Shoe

#Red shoe I took the dog for a walk The sky looked a little grey Didn't bother to get changed Don't think it will rain today.

22 2 161 words
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carolsgregory
2012-10-28T23:22:59

Addicted

I think I am addicted To this Opuss app When I get no response It kind of leaves a gap. The last one that i posted I let off some steam It didn't get a comment No one liked it, it would seem.

16 5 88 words
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carolsgregory
2012-10-28T08:28:37

Late Lunch

*contains swearing* How dare you. Talk to me that way. Screaming@ the top of your voice Determined to have your say. Who the fuck do you think you are. Acting up like this.

14 0 244 words
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carolsgregory
2012-10-20T08:38:15

Family

The first grandchild is Shannon So graceful and tall She's sixteen now Never a problem at all. The second girl is Amie Like her mum a born rebel But she has a good heart And full of love as well.

36 8 143 words
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carolsgregory
2012-10-18T23:06:24

Memories

We went to the seaside My sister, our spouses and I, We went to see the past to remember times gone by. I had an image in my head Of just how it should be, Oh how disappointed Such a shock to me.

12 2 173 words
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carolsgregory
2012-10-06T09:56:59

Skegmessy

Fancied a weekend away, Butlins at Skegness, Got a deal through on the phone, Pay half price or less.

10 0 203 words
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carolsgregory
2012-09-23T10:23:21

House

In May last year We bought a place, Big old house We think it's ace. The last family had to go They didn't want to leave, So they broke what they could Maybe it helped them grieve.

8 0 189 words
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carolsgregory
2012-09-18T00:17:51

Daughter

We sat in the garden having a chat, My sister had come to stay. Then came the call, hit like a bat. My husband rushed away. Hello daughter how are you.

6 0 213 words
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carolsgregory
2012-09-15T09:24:49

Sister

My sister has come to stay Hip Hip Hip, Hip Hip Hooray!.

8 0 12 words
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carolsgregory
2012-09-03T23:05:51

Facebook

I go onto Facebook I read the comments there My friend has had a bad day She lays her thoughts out bare I read her troubled story It makes me sad inside I'd like to be there for her To give her...

0 0 257 words
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carolsgregory
2012-08-23T07:34:37

Time!

I don't get time every day. To come on line and have my say. It would be nice to have the time. To sit each day and write a rhyme. Weekends are a luxury. Where I find time for me.

10 0 54 words
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carolsgregory
2012-08-19T09:32:29

Morning!

Sunday morning laying in Outside the sun is shining How I love this lazy day So peaceful and refining It started with the birds Singing in the day Now the sound of children Laughing as they...

4 0 76 words
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carolsgregory
2012-07-30T23:33:49

Goodbye!

On Friday I said goodbye to a friend a very sad day. Full of emotions and memories, respects we'd come to pay. She was my best friends mother, unconventional the victor said.

2 1 115 words
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carolsgregory
2012-07-28T15:10:48

BBQ

We had our BBQ in the sun. Lots of food, burgers in a bun. Lots of wine red and white. Colourful cocktails, very bright. Burnt the chicken on the grill. But that's the norm for BBQ drill.

6 0 64 words
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carolsgregory
2012-07-22T09:58:29

BBQ

It has been a very long and very wet summer, today the sun is supposed to shine. Allan, my husband and I have arranged a BBQ for some friends, wish us luck it's 10am and I don't see any sun yet!.

2 0 41 words