Being Tired - Butters

The question I chose to look at for this piece of coursework was question 2, in which I compare and contrast Börjars and Burridge’s ‘Introducing English Grammar’ (2001) to another book on grammar. I chose to look at ‘Grammar: A Student’s Guide’ (1994) by James Hurford for my main comparison book. I also looked at David Crystal’s ‘Rediscover Grammar’ as a link between the two.
Börjars and Burridge’s book is an in-depth look at the English grammar, which extensively covers all aspects, from the rules of English grammar through to sentence structures, clauses and functions.

I fell asleep.

Being Tired - Jow Bates

He Drank

It wasn't the drinking that was the problem, it was not having anyone to drink with.


Karl still wasn't entirely sure about honorifics, San, Kun, Chan, something, apparently not using an honorific was a sign of familiarity. "Funny culture." He thought to himself, sidestepping pushbikes and ducking umbrellas. It had been over a year since Karl had given up drinking.
"There's a lot of umbrellas about."
"Yes, a lot of people won't like to get wet." Said Rin.
"Yep.."
Karl couldn't really imagine having much of a conversation with Rin, he was nice enough, just, well.
"Do you like Tokyo?" Rin questioned, grinning enthusiastically.
"Yeah, it's a bit like a very polite Bladerunner."
"Okay." Nodded Rin.
"I need to get drunk, mate."


He Slept

Sleeping is easy, falling asleep isn't.


"The London Eye was shit." Thought James, as he watched the landmark in question rotate slowly from his hotel balcony.
"What a shit… Eye." He said to all of London, leaning heavily on the railing. The Eye turned slowly in what James deemed to by an arrogant display of self-purposefulness.
"Fuckin' wheel!" He shouted.


He Woke

Wake to drunken slumber, the night is here and you're not getting any younger.


:((>| Noel |<)): hey

:((>| Noel |<)): watchu been up to?

:((>| Noel |<)): ...

Kayz Laa: Hey Noel, not much, you?

:((>| Noel |<)): yeh im gud thx!

:((>| Noel |<)): lol, i mean not much either

Kayz Laa: What you doing online this hour?

:((>| Noel |<)): ah im always up late these days

Kayz Laa: Fair play, i'm in Oz at the moment!

:((>| Noel |<)): aaah! jeslousx, i'm still in  edmonton, you know kay, i dn';t think people here are all that interesting you know?

Kayz Laa: No? They're alright!

:((>| Noel |<)): yeah, i just don't really think they get me most of the time, it's been ages since i spoke to you

Kayz Laa: Ah shit, I've got to go Noel, nice speaking though!

:((>| Noel |<)): ah! ok kay, speak soon!

Kayz Laa has gone offline.

:((>| Noel |<)): miss you!

Following message could not be sent:
:((>| Noel |<)): miss you!


He Dreamt.
 
As to sleep is, we fall but not to wake.

Being Tired - D'oh

A poem for my beloved – so don’t say I’m not romantic.

There once was a man named Jow Bates,
Who could never get to sleep till quite late.
He’d spend the whole night,
Trying to get his fantasy team right,
But his girlfriend has now just overtake.

Suck it Bates.

Being Tired - Beau

My arms are worn out
And I'm getting fucking knackered
I'd like to scream and shout
But, alas, I'm way too taciturn

They tell me "You should work hard to make a decent wage."
But I refuse to be trapped in a capitalistic cage
The same folks who preach to me are dying of old age,
Hoping they get paid in a few more days

So I'll bide my time
In between of making rhymes
While you stroke your dick of a boss
I'll be rubbing mine

(because I'm bored)

Being Tired - Tom Wood

Eyes are red and sore
The clock tick-tocks to slumber
But you're worth the wait