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Rapidly approaching 40 and finding myself at an unexpected crossroads. I was recently dismissed from my job as a casino manager which has taken me completely by surprise and it's now a case of 'what next?'.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous: 3 of 478
"Excuse me Garcon, yes please, ME!,Could I possibly order my tea?I've been here an hour-the service is poor,Stop watching that clock just above the front door""You've ran out what?, the menu is old,Whatever I order is bound to be cold,I don't like that soup, there's no crusty bread?You appear to have dandruff all over your he... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 8 of 284

I've made my bed and I lie on it,Though the mattress of my past,Often comes back to haunt me,From the choices first to last.Direction? I've lacked it often,Impulsive and naive,Sometimes I cringe at decisions,That now I can't believe.Hindsight is a wonderful tool,But if you analyse too deep,The only thing your stopping,Is a ni... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Creatures of the night: 2 of 55
The slider slips beneath your bed,Waiting until it's time,To smother you within your sleep,With vile digestive slime.The flyer sits upon his perch,Observing you from afar,Soon it wings into your dreams,To re-open a long healed scar.The crawler creeps along the wall,Spinning webs of lies,It's fangs are dripping venom,And it wa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Observing: 2 of 40
I watch people,It's what I do,You may not realise,But I'm watching you.Your unkempt hair,Falls across you brow,If you know about style,Not showing it now.Intelligent eyes,Take everything in,You notice me looking,I respond with a grin.Your make-up is light,Not needed if true,Skin-tone is clear,With an olive hue.I notice you fi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 50 of 759
We have so little,Yet waste so much,We lean on time,It is our crutch.Shadow of a sundial,An hour-glass turned,The life of a candle,Is quickly burned.Days become weeks,Months turn to years,Another life over,Remembered with tears.All claim to know it,But the clock ticks on,Alarm bells ring,Too late-it's gone.Ignore its passing,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Without you: 21 of 246
Without you, I have lost a limb,I cannot walk alone,The strength that you provided,Has drained from every bone.Without you, I feel empty,My life-glass never full,And soon that crystal vessel,Will be scratched, cracked and dull.Without you, I lack direction,Never knowing where to turn,My experience tells me nothing,And I've lo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lessons in life: 18 of 200
I'd led a charmed life,With no reasons or regret,As a constant I enjoyed myself,It was as good as you can get.But complacency is dangerous,And the corners that you've turned,Will sometimes catch you off your guard,Fingers will be burned.Preperation is essential,Can you take a fall?What happens when you realise,Your eye was of... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Performance: 1 of 11
I've never had auditions,Or set foot upon the stage,Which is probably apparent,By the shaking of this page.I don't know whats expected,Or if I seem well read,Be gentle if I'm rubbish,And should have stayed in bed.You must have seen many others,Even some with acting skills,It's just as well I won't rely,On this to pay the bill... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Suicide: 55 of 486
The blade slices deep,The blood runs free,I watch it drip,It's all I can see.Despite the pain,Of that initial cut,I gasped relief,With eyes wide shut.The fluid runs,My hand is red,I decide it's time,To lie on the bed.My energy drains,I feel no regret,I've taken all the blows,That I can get.My eyes, now heavy,Are starting to c... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Today: 10 of 84
Yesterday I ended it,The time had come at last,A present of desperation,Forged on memories now passed.My action now seems empty,And I fear my own mistake,I am learning of the after,Have I put my soul at stake?I have no idea where I am,Or what will happen next,Though strangely fascinating,I'm equally perplexed.There seem to be... More..