Fixing It

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Gun Roswell

“When I told my doctor I couldn’t afford an operation, he offered to touch-up my X-rays” Henny Youngman

Fixing It

The day has arrived
In three months’ time
Finally going under the knife
Oh what a life
Facing the surgeon
Guess it was urgent
After all
This time spent
In the end
Hasn’t been a ball
Not a fan of hospitals, needles or blood
It’s such a crud
But not being in control
Is the worst of all
Lying unconscious
Body and mind
Out of commission
Please be kind
Without condition
Wish me luck
Let’s hope the doctors
Won’t fuck it up!

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Invincible

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Rantings Of A Third Kind

“A lot of us think we’re invincible… but we have to start putting ourselves on the to-do list” Giuliana Rancic

Invincible

The name suggested
A battle maiden invested
Always the strong one
Getting everything done
Relying on strength
Taking great lengths
Never cheating
Always completing

Out of the blue
Without a clue
When least expected
The unthinkable was inflicted
The temple of strength failed
And came tumbling down
Feeling jailed
Oh treacherous one

Completely helpless
Not the fearless
Never been so afraid
Beginning to fade
Sometimes going insane
From all that pain

Going through stages
In quite the rages
Denial, anger, bargain, depression
With each session
Looking for that quick fix
Throwing in the mix
Ideas of the radical
Forgoing the medical
With a scoff
Thinking on just walking it off

Final stage at hand
Taking the stand
Waving the white flag
No more snags
Feeling revived
Acceptance had arrived

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Out of Order

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Gun Roswell

“I’ll definitely be out of order for a few days!” Gun Roswell

Out of Order

Out of order
Flat on my face
Semiconscious
Feeling sorer
And out of place

For the next few days
Relying on others’ aid
Hoping not to faint
Ain’t that quaint
But I am hardly a saint

Almost felt jinxed
But now my six
Is getting fixed
Add into the mix
Out of order

For a few days at least

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SL-WEEK 7 : Night: Photography and Poetry

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Challenge by SYLVAIN LANDRY

“I’m a bit of a night owl because that’s when I feel the most creative and alive” Christina Aguilera

SL-WEEK 7 : Night

“For this week I chose a theme that I almost never practice : night photography … “

In the dark of the night
Guided by only a few lights
Be that snow or moonlight
No reason for a fright
It’s just the opposite of daylight

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More, Please!

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Rantings Of A Third Kind

“Please, sir, I want some more” Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist

More, Please

I hate it!
More?
Yes please

It’s disgusting and vile!
More?
Yes please

This tastes really bad!
More?
Yes please

I don’t like this series!
More?
Yes please

I have no fondness for this type of activity!
More?
Yes please

I am getting too old for this shit!
More?
Yes please

The flavour of this coffee is more like tar!
More?
Yes please

I have too many shoes already!
More?
Yes please

Life sucks!
More?
Yes please

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I Laugh, There For I Am

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Rantings Of A Third Kind

“Laughter is the best revenge for anger” Dalai Lama

I Laugh, There For I Am

Call me crazy
Call me a fool
Or just a simple tool
Laughing, grinning
Face in full leering
Feelings of winning
Life gave you lemons
Or battling with demons
Trying not to worry
Or even feel sorry
For things that cannot change
Rather arrange
Time for a full belly laugh
Several times a day
It isn’t daft
Keeps your mind clear
Throughout the year
When you wake up
Forget the wile
Put on that smile
It is the best make up
Everyone can wear
Which will not tear
Come rain or shine
All will be fine

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Sunsets in Rhodes

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Posted in response to The Clinic-Photo Rehab hosted by Lucile De Godoy

“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator” Mahatma Gandhi

Sunsets in Rhodes

Yellow, orange, red
The colours bled
When the sun sets
There are no regrets
Of the night ahead
A new day is bread
And the sun sets
Again tomorrow

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Camera Lucida Photo Challenge: Journey

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry: Camera Lucida Photo Challenge
Week Six: Journey

“Not all those who wander are lost” J.R.R. Tolkien

Camera Lucida Photo Challenge: Journey

Flying across the skies
Waiting for the price
At the end of the station
A promised vacation

The journey taken
Was not a long one
Each morning awoken
To the rays of the sun

Surrounded by history
Shrouded in mystery
Time spent on the beach
Bliss at hands’ reach

Enjoying each day
Life a large buffet
Until it was time
Back home to climb

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Gun’s Travel Log: Greece – Rhodes Island 19

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Gun Roswell

“Even people who know nothing about Greece know something about Greece. The very name sparks visions of ancient civilizations that dominated the Mediterranean” Polly Letofsky

Gun’s Travel Log: Greece, Rhodes: Day Eight: Homeward bound

Gun’s travel log, stardate: Greece, City of Rhodes 12.00 PM EET (GMT +3)
Gun’s travel log, stardate: Finland, City of Espoo 04.00 PM EET (GMT +3)
Feels like only yesterday
We started on our holiday
Alas a week has passed
The time went really fast
We’re off to pack our bags
Oh what an eternal drag
On our way to the aeroport
Wishing the lines to be short

Soon enough
Taking off

Upwards to the blue skies
Above the clouds miles high
After a few hours spent
Homeland visible ahead
Preparing for the ascent
As easily done as said
Formalities and baggage claim
For final destination aim

Grabbing a taxi
Finally relaxing
A long day of travel
The throat like gravel
Not long now
Finally homeward bound

Travel is a lot of fun
Basking forever in the sun
But, after all is said and done
Home
Is still sweet home!

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Gun’s Travel Log: Greece – Rhodes Island 18

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Gun Roswell

“Happy is the man, I thought, who, before dying, has the good fortune to sail the Aegean sea” Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek

Gun’s Travel Log: Greece, Rhodes: Ode to Rhodes

Gun’s travel log, stardate: Finland, EET (GMT +3)

Bye, bye beautiful island
It may not be my home land
But I promise once more to return
When the travel fever starts to burn
And I will start to yearn
Of the blue and turquoise sea
As far as the eye can see
Even though a Finn
Still loving the fun
And the warmth of the sun
On my skin
So maybe next year
You will see and hear
Me returning to this island