Gained

The object gained speed
An acceleration beyond our scopes
Before it was too late
The object, now recognised, dashed all our hopes
#130story

#130story

Harry the Ant
Found a peanut
Pushed
Pushed
Back to his nest
Nothing ventured
Nothing gained
He pushed
And pushed
No stopping or rest
Life's a bugger
For Harry the Ant

This time last week I lost a few £s but gained a few lbs. Win / win. Won't blow away in the wind anymore. #130story

The battery in the scales ran out weeks ago. Am putting off buying a new one as afraid to see what I have gained.

#gainsnotgains

#130story

Asked why he took no notice at school
And why he hadn’t been trained
John replied in a self approving way
“It can’t be lost if it isn’t gained”
#130story
Poor John

Siobhan remortgaged her house so she could pay for an extension. She hoped this would gain her more money when she traded up. #130story