Melanie Jennings

So I creep upstairs to tuck him in, should be asleep by now.

8 years old and 10 o'clock don't get on so well

but as I near the bedroom, something's very clear,

That little sod, he's wide awake, and hiding somewhere here.

'oh Samuel' i start to call, ' should be in bed by now'

'come on now this isn't fun, we don't want to have to row'

I hear a giggle from in his room, see bouncing on the bed!

The little monkey jumps straight down and runs past me instead.

'come on, you're being silly' 'should be in bed by now'

'oh, don't climb in the wardrobe' 'you, know you're not allowed'

I've had enough by now, I think, this is no child of mine.

Any other night he'd be asleep by five past nine.

I grab him as he passes 'should be in bed by now'

his tops pulled up over his face, as if to hide somehow

I pull back the covers and he leaps straight into bed

Grabs the cover, pulls it up, straight over his head.

I tuck him in and smile, 'should be asleep by now'

At least we got there in the end, and all is good and well

'I love you son, now go to sleep, it will be morning soon'

I stroke the back of his tiny head, and go to leave the room

'

'Its time to turn the lights off' 'should be asleep by now'

'check for monsters daddy, 'cos only you know how'

I sigh and smile and back I go to peer under the bed.

Anything to get my boy to rest his sleepy head.

I lift the duvet and give a sigh 'should be asleep by now'

I take a yawn and and take a peek and wipe my weary brow.

I little face looks at me, my heart is filled with dread

'Daddy,daddy, help me, There's someone in my bed'

So I creep upstairs to tuck him in, should be asleep by now.

8 years old and 10 o'clock don't get on so well

but as I near the bedroom, something's very clear,

That little sod, he's wide awake, and hiding somewhere here.

'oh Samuel' i start to call, ' should be in bed by now'

'come on now this isn't fun, we don't want to have to row'

I hear a giggle from in his room, see bouncing on the bed!

The little monkey jumps straight down and runs past me instead.

'come on, you're being silly' 'should be in bed by now'

'oh, don't climb in the wardrobe' 'you, know you're not allowed'

I've had enough by now, I think, this is no child of mine.

Any other night he'd be asleep by five past nine.

I grab him as he passes 'should be in bed by now'

his tops pulled up over his face, as if to hide somehow

I pull back the covers and he leaps straight into bed

Grabs the cover, pulls it up, straight over his head.

I tuck him in and smile, 'should be asleep by now'

At least we got there in the end, and all is good and well

'I love you son, now go to sleep, it will be morning soon'

I stroke the back of his tiny head, and go to leave the room

'

'Its time to turn the lights off' 'should be asleep by now'

'check for monsters daddy, 'cos only you know how'

I sigh and smile and back I go to peer under the bed.

Anything to get my boy to rest his sleepy head.

I lift the duvet and give a sigh 'should be asleep by now'

I take a yawn and and take a peek and wipe my weary brow.

I little face looks at me, my heart is filled with dread

'Daddy,daddy, help me, There's someone in my bed'

'

I need to create an A5 leaflet, with certain information on each side and then send it to someone as a PDF file as part of an assignment. Can someone please advise me as to what will be the easiest and best programme to use to do this and how I would go about making the 2 sided leaflet and then converting it into a PDF file.

Im lost help please

thank you

Ive been asked to be part of a book called "ten of the best" with 9 other poets.

My problem is that i need to have 200-600 lines of my poetry ready for review by december 5th. I have a few pieces already but my mind is blank!!! talk about timing :( anyone have any ideas on subjects for a new piece. I dont really want to miss this opportunity.

Thanks guys x

(Yes we were terrible teenagers)

Sat beneath the stars we were, supping pepsi from a can

on the bridge near castle farm, just hiding from me mam

Twas 10 o clock and fairly dark for kids of just fourteen.

But we were brave and strong and tough and menacing and mean

Trailing through the streets we were, hoods up and walking tall

Scowling at the passers by, obnoxious and knowing all.

Kicking through the flower beds not having any cares

Smoking crafty cigs behind the shops our parents unaware.

Watching passing trains we were, whilst climbing in the trees

Laughing uncontrollably and chanting in the breeze

Spray paint cans and marker pens, graffiti through the town

having a ball, cos we were 'ard' you couldnt bring us down

Throwing eggs and stones we were, foolish to our crime

a group of little vandals, just school kids in our prime.

Climbing into gardens, kidnapping small, clay gnomes

making the most of all the things 'you wouldnt do at home

running from police we were, because they'd seen our stash

a bottle of some cheap flat beer and about one hundred fags.

Taking rules from no- one, not listening to a word

cos we were just too cool for school, one day we'd rule the world

Tucked in bed asleep we were, wearing kisses goodnight from dad

cos really we were children, we werent always bad

So to all you tiny terrors, id just like you to know

Weve been there, done that, seen it all,not quite so long ago

please c/c thanks

Sat beneath the stars we were, supping pepsi from a can,

on the bridge near castle farm, just hiding from me mam.

Twas 10 o clock and fairly dark for kids of just fourteen.

But we were brave and strong and tough and menacing and mean.

Trailing through the streets we were, hoods up and walking tall,

Scowling at the passers by, obnoxious and knowing all.

Kicking through the flower beds not having any cares

Smoking crafty cigs behind the shops our parents unaware.

Watching passing trains we were, whilst climbing in the trees

Laughing uncontrollably and chanting in the breeze.

Spray paint cans and marker pens, graffiti through the town,

having a ball, cos we were 'ard' you couldnt bring us down.

Throwing eggs and stones we were, foolish to our crime

a group of little vandals, just school kids in our prime.

Climbing into gardens, kidnapping small, clay gnomes,

making the most of all the things 'you wouldnt do at home'

running from police we were, because they'd seen our stash

a bottle of some cheap flat beer and about one hundred fags.

Taking rules from no- one, not listening to a word

cos were were just too cool for school, one day we'd rule the world.

Tucked in bed asleep we were, wearing kisses goodnight from dad,

cos really we were children, we werent always bad.

So to all you tiny terrors, id just like you to know.

Weve been there, done that, heard it all, not quite so long ago

Shrinking back into the shadows, not wanting to be seen

I view the streets and buildings high and all thats inbetween,

Looking for an outlet, a route or some escape

I dart across the busy roads, straight home where all is safe.

Its not so easy hiding, denying what is true

it seems my only option so not to tell the truth

Everyday i live a lie, concealing what is mine

Grasping false acceptance to portray a happy life.

A strict regime i have to follow so all is not revealed

I rush around, head covered, eyes down, but most of all concealed.

The deed is done, all is well for another month at least,

i take a breath, relax, sit down, content my goal is reached.

Everywhere across the lands im mocked for this choice i make

joked about for what ive become, but its really their mistake

I'm not what they think i am, their taunts are more than wrong

Oh if only i could let them see, im not a natural blonde.

Hi I was wondering if anyOne knows why my dog is doing this or if it indicates phantom pregnancy etc.

We have recently rehomed a miniature poodle and the last week she has had milk coming from her nipples, we have felt her stomach and maybe felt 1 pup but not 100% sure but we Also have a kitten and our dog will follow it around then keep 'pawing', 'tapping' him until he follows her n then lie down and put her body next to him so he can nurse from her!

Is this normal or are we supposed to let them do this or stop them etc.

Someone pls help thnk u

Can anyone help, the usb cable that is also charging cable for samsung tab is not working properly, when i plug it in as a charger its not charging it just gives me the options of mass storage, samsung kies and media player as if i were connecting it to a pc as a usb cable, does anyone know how to fix this, it works now and again so its not the cable etc. I was just wondering is there any settings etc. Or has anyone had and resolved this problem, please help :)

its happened with two different cables so far and theyre not damaged etc. Thanks

Please help me title and edit this poem written for a friend, thank you

I came to earth a tiny child,

to learn and teach you love,

i was sent to teach you happiness

from angels up above

i was a gift, you couldnt keep

for god sent me on loan

he called on you to teach me well

until he called me home

he sent with me an invisible thread

one that no eye could see

and on that day when i arrived

it tied your heart to me

so even now ive gained my wings

and been taken back home

our threads attached, your heart to mine

so you shall never be alone

i understand its difficult

but all is not in vain

god wants you to stay and teach the world

so teach them in my name

one day we will meet again

this promise i must tell

for you shall be with me someday

as you're on loan aswell

until that day please share my love

and say my name out loud

as each day i tell the angels

my daddys done me proud

Hi i have a dell streak android phone and want to download some of the free games (i dont have a credit card so can't get the paid apps) I'm not into all these, racing, shooting, casino and jigsaw type games or anything like tetris or matching pairs etc. so i was wondering if anybody knows any half decent games that are free on the app market, I already have alchemy and like games that you have to 'think' about; logic and role playing games, but not ferdiburb or tamigotchi, something with a bit more to do, things with mind boggling riddles or puzzles within a story type games, please help

Sorry im a bit (very) fussy lol thank you in advance

10points for best suggestions :)

I would like you to help me improve, the content and flow of this poem please and also tell me what you think thank u x

Sitting in rags all tattered and torn

He gazed through the window and loved what he saw

A raging coal fire, and some children to play

Just what he wished for on a cold winters day

The frost bit his finger and nibbled at his nose

and his shoes, thin as paper, could not warm his toes

But the warmth and the love that the family there told

Reached into his heart and blessed his wee soul

The dear little beggar boy was welcomed inside

To share christmas gifts and a log of yuletide

A meal he'd never dreamed of was served in a dish

And the sweet little child got his christmas wish

Sat near the roadside, a cup in his hand

sat a merchant, a peasant, a pitiful man

Selling flowers to towns folk, from graves freshly plucked

He watched as the villagers tucked into roast duck

Nose pressed to the entrance, inhaling the feast

He licked his dry mouth as they carved the cooked beast

A little old lady arose from her pew

and gladly she told him "There's plenty for you"

All grubby and dusty with an ache in her back

A frail, crinkled lady read palms from a shack

Not making much money, spending winter alone

She watched families rejoicing, and wished for her own

Trying to remember, a life led before

With her sister and daughters, before she was poor

A kind gent passed by her and decided to spend

his christmas or longer, for she needed a friend

Sat at the butchers and begging for meat

Dusty the mongrel was just under their feet

Just a scavenger, all dirty they shoo'd him away

and he got used to the harshness of being homeless each day

Settling under bushes, to escape winters bite

He flopped down his head, and fell asleep for the night

Dreaming of children who'd bring him a bone

Rescued by a schoolgirl who gave him a home

What do you dream of, when you're sat all alone

Money and chocolate, a new mobile phone

Or the simplest things that are taken for granted

Like a home and a family, to be loved and be wanted

Do you think of others or not have a care

when enjoying your holidays, do you have time to spare

See the dear little beggar boy at your windowsil

Let him in, spare a second, 'tis the season of goodwill

Sitting in rags all tattered and torn,

He gazed through the window and loved what he saw

A raging coal fire, and some children to play

Just what he wished for on a cold winters day

The frost bit his finger and nibbled at his nose

and his shoes, thin as paper, could not warm his toes

But the warmth and the love that the family there told

Reached into his heart and blessed his wee soul

The dear little beggar boy was welcomed inside

To share christmas gifts and a log of yuletide

A meal he'd never dreamed of was served in a dish

And the sweet little child got his christmas wish

What do you dream of, when you're sat all alone

Money and chocolate, a new mobile phone

Or the simplest things that are taken for granted

Like a home and a family, to be loved and be wanted

Do you think of others or not have a care

when enjoying your holidays, do you see over there

See the dear little beggar boy at your windowsill

Let him in, spare a second, 'tis the season of goodwill

What do you think to this, do I lure you into my trap?.

Let's play a game

A secret quest

A challenge just for two

The basic rule

Is there are no rules

Just follow what I do

Stop walking so loudly!

and Stay on your toes

The skill to completion

Is one no-one knows

Its for your own safety

so please tread with care

For I described only part of this game

-pause-

without care

For in this game There are many rules

But I'm forbidden to set them free

And now you have joined me, on this long winding path

Your fate's in my hands, and soon you shall see

In foolishness I let truth slip

as I share with you this curse

Knowledge given and now your held

Captive, like me to this verse

I'm endangering you, so you can't leave me

and soon you'll understand

I'm your escape as you are mine

Now quickly,

-pause-

take my hand

Trust me for I hold the only key

promise me you won't leave

ok, I have your trust and

Now you must believe

Truth be told, this is no game

your under my control

Your emotions flow, your life will pass

for you've signed to me your soul

This was a game, to you, you see

for in me you laid trust

now see this to its bitter end

obedience is a must

This is a cruel deceitful trap

And I have lured you in

I'm the master of this game

And I'm afraid you cannot win

ANY improvements i can make? X

I am using my mobile phone for the internet and i am trying to check which shops i can use my 'love2shop' shopping card for, it is on this webpage www.flexecash.com/flexecash/home.htm?execution=e1s1 on the right hand side but my phone says i need flash player to view it,

please could someone go onto the site and tell me all of the participating shops?? Thank you :)

Oh and where do I get some from??

Acrobats in leotards swinging high

Elephants and Magicians passing by

School children in groups of four are watching

Clowns wearing bright green jumpsuits are marching

Seals flipping balls parading in the yard

a joker laughs discretely hiding cards

A popcorn stand gives tasty treats away

A fortune teller's had her very last day

twelve tiny men spring from a rusty car

An audience wait to applaud the star

A gentle giant shows his loving heart

A bearded lady plays a freakish part

Three badly dressed men do stunts on a wire

A twelve year old boy flies through rings of fire

a man with no limbs wrestles bears to win

another clips pegs to pale stretchy skin

The apes wearing costumes keep their disguise

your mind will play tricks to believe your eyes

Night after night, for the following weeks

come to the tent and see our circus freaks

Ok so the poem itself is not that short but if you read it the rhyme scheme makes it really choppy, if that makes sense lol

please rate on likeability and suggest a title, thank u xx

In a garden of weeds, all weeping and grey

stood a small english rose, as clear as the day

but before I was sure of the wonder I'd seen

It was taken and hidden in the dull sea of green

The sun in the sky, sharing warmth through its rays

was disguised by the clouds, and the chill of the rain

and the rainbow that followed was hidden by storm

as the frost and the ice, they took over the warm

The budding musician, he was lost in the clan

The riot that shouted, had blocked out this man

The dear little cherub sending blessings from heaven

was unseen by the people and outnumbered by devils

The laughter of children was silenced by tears

And their hopes and their dreams, diminished by fears

The dream of the soldiers was lost during war

as their peace turned to anger and they fought one and all

The flame of the candle was extinguished and choked

and freshness of air became thickened by smoke

The innocence of angels was disfigured by hate

As the thieves amongst townsmen would soon demonstrate

Its the truth and the wisdom that allows us to see

that beneath all this sorrow lies some purity

Our world keeps on turning, and we search for our faith

but amongst this disruption, love must hide its face

Looking down upon your tiny face

Soft to my touch

Gazing into your beautiful eyes

angelic

Bringing peace to my heart,

Love, my heart beats for you, and you alone

each precious moment

A joyous gift

my world changed

was given new life,

new breath

new reason,

Devouring the moment,

Savouring the feeling

Tears of joy,

happiness

this tiny bundle

became my all

Forever more

I shall protect you

Love you

Cherish you

You have my heart

in your tiny hand

for I gave it to you

that sacred day

When you became my world,

My son,

Ilove you always

A blank canvas, clean and crisp

Awaits the drops from a rainbow sprayed

pitter patter of a magical rainfall

and a storm, by the artists brush obeyed

Onto a perfect paradise

A shattered pallette of acrylic thrown

with accuracy near the archers aim

That it falls like leaves, by autumn blown

A sea of organised destruction

Skillfully strewn across a landscaped view

Crimson red and sunkissed bronze

hidden by a haze of blue

A mass of seasons, winter's spring

An abundance of wishes and dreams laid bare

Onto this portrait of sheer madness

scantilly clad and almost shared

An explosion of flavours

Freedom ventured through flecks of paint

Songs of lovebirds whispered

Following rhythm with melodies faint

Flowers lost in winds of brown

Valuable gems encrusted with gold buried deep

dashes and lashes of watercolour

flicked into sequence and layed in a heap

A masquerade of autumn leaves fall

as a line of coloured soldiers march, swift

a mask of beauty disguises the page

like a tiny world, and delicate gift

Fire blends into the ocean of blues

yet white ice devours monumentous heat

A fog of grey trims the edge

The work of a genius is almost complete

I don't know whether to call it 'artistic explosion' 'acrylic worlds' 'onto the canvas' ' artists brush' ' masterpiece under construction' as suggested by 'NOT EVEN JAIL' or something else.

Please give any ideas, advice and changes i could make to the poem or titles, and say what you like/ dislike about it if you can, thank you

also i would like you to rate it for flow and likeability if possible :)