Feb the 14th. It’s a funny date,And lately one that I’ve grown to hate,As it seems to me that its only aim,Is to remind me that I’m on my own – again. I’d love to say that I don’t careAbout flowers and chocolates and teddy bears,But if I’m honest, I’d be pretty chuffedIf I got … Continue reading
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The Not-So-Friendly Ghost
(To be sung to the original theme tune from Casper the Friendly Ghost…) Oh look, another ghost, Has taken off in the night. Things all seemed great, He’d enjoyed our date, Then disappeared out of sight. He said he liked my eyes, And was really glad to meet me, But they must have both been … Continue reading
My Nutty Valentine
Congrats, you found your bae, well done. Would you like a heart-shaped prize? I don’t mean to sound like the sad bitter one, But just look at it all through my eyes… I might not be in the honeymoon phase But I’ve not fallen out of it either: Discovering all those annoying ways (Like why … Continue reading
Family Gathering
I wandered lonely as a cloud (That’s gained a little fluff this year) And slowly walked up to the crowd, Who smiled and said “Hello my dear!” With shining eyes and laughs so hearty, They were the life of the family party. Although they clearly meant no harm, Their idle chatter I did dread, For … Continue reading
The Pickup Man
The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees. The sun was yet again hiding, amplifying the breeze. The road was a ribbon of tarmac that led through Cannock Chase, And the pickup man came driving – Driving – driving – The pickup man came driving, down to the Midland place. He’d a … Continue reading
Love
‘Tis that treasured time of year When hearts and flowers do appear, Flooding displays all down the street, “Without Love, Life’s incomplete!” Without a partner, Feb is dreary (Though Pancake Day is mildly cheery), But is it better with a “bae”? Or is it still a pointless day? The Facebook posts are still too cheesy, … Continue reading
A Sonnet
A Sonnet. What a wonderful time to be single, Oh how I treasure this time of the year! I’ve been told I should go out and mingle, But I’m much happier sat swiping here. While you’re reading cards, I’ll open my app, Rest assured it will be entertaining. Though it’s not easy – to find … Continue reading
Things that go through my mind whilst on Tinder…
Please note: This is an ongoing battle with ethics and morals, and thus may be added to at any time. 1. Ok Tinder, let’s do this. 2. Excellent idea. 3. What should I put in my bio? 4. I’d better point out how tall I am, this is a very important factor in match-making as I … Continue reading