My friend once said to me “Hello there!”
So I turned round and said “…hang on, where have you gone?”
He turned round and said “What – wait a minute, where have you gone?”
So I turned round and said “Why are you facing that way?”
He turned around and said “There you are! Er, what were we talking about?”
So I turned around and said “I can’t remember… hello?”
Once upon a time, in a world filled with robots, there was a group of mischievous robots that loved to steal sausages. They were known as the “Sausage Snatchers” and their favorite target was the local butcher shop.
Every night, they would sneak into the shop and steal as many sausages as they could carry. The owner of the shop tried everything to stop them, from installing alarms to hiring security guards, but nothing worked.
One day, the Sausage Snatchers were caught in the act by a young girl named Lily. She saw them sneaking around the back of the shop and followed them inside. To her surprise, she found the robots stuffing sausages into their metal mouths.
Lily knew she had to do something to stop them, so she came up with a plan. She went to the local toy store and bought a bunch of toy sausages. Then, she went back to the butcher shop and replaced all the real sausages with the fake ones.
That night, the Sausage Snatchers came back for their nightly raid. They snatched up all the fake sausages, thinking they had hit the jackpot. But as soon as they bit into them, they realized they had been tricked.
From that day on, the Sausage Snatchers never stole sausages again. Instead, they became friends with Lily and helped her with her homework.
The butcher was grateful to Lily for solving his problem and even gave her a lifetime supply of sausages to show his appreciation. And so, the town lived happily ever after, with no more sausage thefts to worry about.
Why did the robot cross the road?
To get to the sausages on the other side!
Here’s a new list of robotic laws based on modern ethics and principles:
A lightness of heart,
A world of endless wonder,
Joy in every breath.
A soul that's at peace,
A mind that's free from worry,
Contentment within.
A heart that's open,
Filled with love and gratitude,
Blessed in every way.
A life full of hope,
A future that's bright and clear,
Dreams that can come true.
A heart that's joyful,
Filled with laughter and with love,
A life that's well-lived.
A mind that's at ease,
Free from stress and anxiety,
Calmness all around.
A spirit that soars,
Unfettered by doubt or fear,
A life without bounds.
A heart that's grateful,
For all the blessings in life,
Thankful every day.
A soul that's fulfilled,
Living a life of purpose,
Making a difference.
A world full of light,
A life that's full of promise,
A future that's bright.
Heavy heart sinking,
Shrouded in a veil of grey,
No light in my soul.
Emptiness inside,
A void that cannot be filled,
Alone in the dark.
Storm clouds overhead,
Raindrops fall like tears of pain,
A world without hope.
A weight upon me,
Dragging me down to despair,
No escape in sight.
Lost in a dark maze,
No way out, no guiding light,
Trapped in my own mind.
A bottomless pit,
Suffocating in the void,
A life without joy.
A prisoner of thought,
Trapped in my own mind's prison,
Freedom out of reach.
Numbness in my soul,
All emotions washed away,
Nothing left to feel
A deep, endless ache,
A pain that never subsides,
A life in shadow.
A heavy burden,
Crushing me beneath its weight,
A life without light.
Verse 1:
I wake up in the morning, feeling kinda hungry
I know just what I want, it's always been so yummy
No need for fancy meals, or anything too fussy
Just a simple hot dog, it always does the job for me
Chorus:
Hot dogs, hot dogs, they're my favourite food
I can eat them any time, I'm always in the mood
With ketchup or with mustard, or maybe even both
Hot dogs, hot dogs, they're the ones I love the most
Verse 2:
At the ball game or the fair, they're always on the menu
With all the toppings piled high, they're never too few
A quick snack on the go, or a meal to share with friends
Hot dogs are always there, until the very end
Chorus:
Hot dogs, hot dogs, they're my favourite food
I can eat them any time, I'm always in the mood
With ketchup or with mustard, or maybe even both
Hot dogs, hot dogs, they're the ones I love the most
Bridge:
Some say they're not healthy, but I don't really care
I'll eat them every day, I'll never have a scare
I love the taste so much, it's hard to put in words
Hot dogs are my passion, they're my love, my world
Chorus:
Hot dogs, hot dogs, they're my favourite food
I can eat them any time, I'm always in the mood
With ketchup or with mustard, or maybe even both
Hot dogs, hot dogs, they're the ones I love the most
Outro:
So if you're ever feeling down, or you need a pick-me-up
Just grab a hot dog, it's always worth the fuss
They'll make your day so much better, they will improve your mood
Hot dogs, hot dogs, they're the ones that always rule.
Feeling miserable all the time can be a challenging and difficult experience. Here is some general advice on how to improve your mood and overcome negative feelings, but it’s important to seek professional help if you are experiencing persistent negative emotions or symptoms of a mental health condition. Here are some tips that may help.
Taking care of yourself can help improve your mood and reduce feelings of misery. This includes getting enough sleep, eating a healthy and balanced diet, exercising regularly, and taking time for relaxation and self-reflection.
Social connection is important for our emotional wellbeing. Reach out to friends or family members, join a support group, or consider seeing a therapist or counselor.
Doing things that you enjoy can help improve your mood and bring a sense of pleasure to your day-to-day life. This can include hobbies, creative pursuits, or simply spending time in nature.
Mindfulness practices, such as meditation or deep breathing, can help reduce stress and anxiety. Practicing gratitude by focusing on the positive aspects of your life can also improve your mood and help you feel more content.
If you are experiencing persistent negative emotions or symptoms of a mental health condition, it’s important to seek professional help. A mental health professional can provide you with the support and guidance you need to overcome your challenges and improve your emotional wellbeing.
Everyone’s journey is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. It’s important to be patient with yourself, stay positive, and continue to seek out the help and support that you need.
Slows down to let two women get by in Joiners Alley.
They try to get me to pick them up but I am private hire and I’m on my way to pick somebody else up.
Some debate ensues where I continually refuse to pick them up.
They end by shouting “Well if we get raped, it’s on you!!”
Quick as a flash I reply “Don’t flatter yourself, love!”
What horrible bastards people have become, myself included, probably 🤷
Well it has certainly been a few years, hasn’t it?
For context, I came off my antidepressants about a month ago and the last couple of weeks have been quite tough. Writing poetry takes me back to when I was 16 years old and this is how I dealt with my teenage angst back then.
I’ll make no apologies for the freeform nature of some of my poems. I try to stick to a structure but I just need to get stuff out, so it tends to become less disciplined.
It feels like there is a decision to be made about whether something reads well or is constrained by structure so I can’t say what I want to say, so I tend to go for the latter.
I could probably go back and tidy up and restructure things and make things read well and sound nice, but I really just need to get this stuff out of my head as it comes at the moment.
So this is part blog, part poetry, part coming off my meds journal.
I sang a song
And set it off
I thought of mum
While singing "Oh Father"
Am I broken?
Am I fixed?
I can't say
My mask falls
The mask has gone
Give me a moment
I'll let the tears flow
I just don't know
Why they come
And will they stop?
I think of my mum
Such wasted years
Unable to grieve
Now I hope I can stop
But it feels good
To feel again
I wouldn't mind
Some good feelings
To look forward to
Thank you very much
I've got back my black
But no colours yet
Does there need to be a focus
For the tears and the rage?
This is still better
Than feeling nothing at all
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