We work all week and on Saturday night
he tells me to put on my best frock
because we're hitting the town
and heading out to Chez Der Spangler.
He'll spare no expense to
wine me and dine me and even
take me out for a whirl at the classiest piano lounge.
And in this fantasy, it's truly magical
how he manages to stay fully awake through it all,
just like he could in his younger days.
I guess it's not all fun and games
ringing in another year...
Such is the price to pay for wisdom!
Happy Birthday, "Sweetie".
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Where was your manual for me.
The mandatory rehabilitation.
Ignorance is bliss and you had built up frustration. Aggravation.
Where was your patience.
Waiting for the other shoe to drop contemplating.
we needed a manual for the situation.
That’s all i’m saying.
On the other hand where was the contribution.
lost for words at the amusement.
The alternative resolution.
Where was your manual for me.
The mandatory rehabilitation.
Ignorance is bliss and you had built up frustration. Aggravation.
Where was your patience.
should of said can you do a favor for me?
provide the struggle.
show her how hard you had to hustle.
what it’s like to get into a scuffle.
it’s all fun and games until you have to adapt.
you got work with what you have.
that you didn’t have apart of your craft.
it lacked and lagged.
Where was your manual for me.
The mandatory rehabilitation.
Ignorance is bliss and you had built up frustration. Aggravation.
Where was your patience.
if you were taught would of been a different story.
should have been given more.
what you had on your plate was more than you could afford.
*The title was just in my head so I had to make something with it... I'm not sure how good it is, so feel free to tear it apart if you choose*
I've seen the end
But it isn't what you think
Time and space will bend
LIke you've had too much to drink
Your physical body leaves you
It's something you no longer need
Nobody can see you you're see through
Nothing to break down or bleed
I have seen the end
It's not all fun and games
The amount of energy it takes to just stand
Will leave you drained for days
I have seen the end
And I ignore all of your pleas
There's no way you can win
Just know your end begins with me
Nobody's perfect but I'm pretty close
Don't usually brag about my prowess
But sometimes I just get so overwhelmed
My enthusiasm for me is boundless
You may be annoyed by my constant bragging
But when you're as perfect as me
It's almost impossible to let it go unnoticed
Must share my perfection with thee
It's sure not all fun and games living up to
Such standards I've set for me
Got no one to blame but my own desires
For impressing all you ladies, indeed
Afflicted by charm and stunning good looks
All my life, it's been quite a struggle
Living up to the standards I've set for myself
But I've really tried to stay humble
I am what I am, there's no changing now
I've learned to live with perfection
Not everyone's able to handle such a burden
It's a serious incurable infection
(WHAAAAAT?)
Nobody's perfect but I'm pretty close
Don't usually brag about my prowess
But sometimes I just get so overwhelmed
My enthusiasm for me is boundless
You may be annoyed by my constant bragging
But when you're as perfect as me
It's almost impossible to let it go unnoticed
Must share my perfection with thee
It's sure not all fun and games living up to
Such standards I've set for me
Got no one to blame but my own desires
For impressing all you ladies, indeed
Afflicted by charm and stunning good looks
All my life, it's been quite a struggle
Living up to the standards I've set for myself
But I've really tried to stay humble
I am what I am, there's no changing now
I've learned to live with perfection
Not everyone's able to handle such a burden
It's a serious incurable infection
(WHAAAAAT?)
Life’s not all fun and games, no sir -
even war games under the waxing sun.
Cock-a-doodle-doo day after day
as the ground gives way to waves.
And we wave goodbye, have another cry,
blame the other guy, don’t even try
to figure out the way to God’s heart.
After all, your god, is a god of war.
Whatever side you’re on, you figure
he’s on your side too. Zap that chap,
have no mercy. The nails had no mercy.
The thorns had no mercy. Christ’s blood
soaked the soil. We till and toil,
we live, we die - day after day.
A poetry site is a great place to hang out
If you're looking for somewhere to twist and shout
It's all fun and games
Just let go of the reigns
Jump in with both feet and splash about
life goes on:
on leaving home-
It's all fun and games leaving home,
but the door will always be open
in case you need back in
Remember the days of the redcoats,
Always there to help,
A family holiday it was all fun and games,
Competitions by the pool,
Knobbely knees and glamorous grannies,
Kids clubs so adults got a break,
Party games having a laugh.
Adults go out in evening,
Children asleep in bed the redcoats are on alert for children crying,
In the club a red coat holds a number up,
Mum goes to see to her child dad stays drinking.
Breakfast was in the canteen long tables and benches,
Everyone ate together everyone mixed,
All these things where paid for with the holiday,
You didnt need much money,
Butlins was great back then.
In the 80s Butlins went into decline they needed to change,
Kids wanted a lot more,
People started to go abroad for the sun,
Butlins now is arcades, fast food not within the price,
Now you pay through the nose,
It's not the same anymore.
(3 Haikus)
No - don’t kiss me
unless you're planning to
start a new habit.
Don't borrow kisses
unless you can return them
with real interest
Remember boy-O
it's all fun and games 'til
someone falls in love
Rolling down the highway
coming back the next day
No bag to pack
it was down and back
Drive overnight
too nervous for a flight
Never failed to arrive in time
to always be the first in line
Take a test and pay in cash
on the road with their stash
In a hurry couldn't wait
went around the crossing gate
Now he dreams of walking again
can't comprehend
he killed those two friends
It's all fun and games
until it's not
It's all fun and games
Suddenly that heart stopping gut wrenching feeling
~ We are out of moves
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
A poetry site is a great place to hang out
If you're looking for somewhere to twist and shout
It's all fun and games
Just let go of the reigns
Jump in with both feet and splash about
I don't get a lot of comments
It's makes my name uncommon
I took a rest, now I'm back
When I read your words I see what you lack
I will step into your ring
Wearing a ring
and cut your words in half
I don't want to be mean
but you left me with no choice
because I have a voice
My poems are top notch
leaving your words lost
When the tides turn
you'll wave at me
causing mistakes in your destiny
If you believe your the best
you've looked in the mirror less
Don't be hurt by what I say
it's all fun and games
Dare I take another sip?
Shall I let you consume me once again?
My lips meet yours, and you fill me with all your poison.
That sudden warmth that courses through my veins.
At first its all fun and games, we laugh ,we joke.
You intertwine yourself with mine, and away we begin to dance.
Will we stumble?
But of course.
Will I be forced to the ground again?
Perhaps.
This game we play when I'm alone, you always know when to appear.
This thing that lies inside my chest and wants to feel your warmth.
But this thing that lies inside my head, remembers every wound you've ever left.
Oh man, here comes, that time when all just spins, and all I know is you, I feel.
Do I let go and let you lead, or shall I push you out.
I press my face to yours, I let my gaze meet yours.
My fingers find yours again, I hope this time is different.
I'm tired of the spinning but I'll ask you for another dance.
This time the bottom and I, I hope we don't meet.
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