Monthly Archives: October 2013

Friday Fictioneers – The Flood

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Michael

In the aftermath of the flood the devastation was apparent for all to see. Cast about like playthings the trolleys usually so stoic and orderly had been thrown haphazardly and left to sink or swim in the torrent the flood … Continue reading →

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Poem 26

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Michael

Most days my mind is blue But today it is vexed Troubled by immanent change Directions Altered paths Enforced For my good Allegedly. So my mind Is motley Of colour No clear shape For anxiety does that When confronted With … Continue reading →

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Poem 25

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Michael

‘All my life’s a circle, Sunrise and sundown The moon rolls through the nighttime Till the daybreak comes around”          Harry Chapin, Circles. 1972   A circle is about to complete. Time to move on, Find new pastures Bask in the … Continue reading →

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Poem 24

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Michael

In a moment of crisis I seek you confide trust. response? concern hope a smile ha my mood breaks all good you’re good we’re good.

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Rid Of Me – for Prompt 25 PJ Harvey

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Michael

You may not be rid of me But I am rid of you.   I have walked and walked, changed direction, doubled back, returned to where I started still your shadow lurks in my mind.   You tried so hard … Continue reading →

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Pain Relief

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Michael

With my tooth aching and the urge to get to the kitchen to find the pain tablets my mind was occupied with relief. I rushed down the corridor as they watched and muttered amongst themselves in foul and hideous whispers. … Continue reading →

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Poem 23

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Michael

I sit mesmerized repetitive motion, waves in, waves out. hours vanish heat rises a cool breeze wafts in contentment. lovers cross the setting sun hand in hand oblivious to my gaze seeking across the water, a hope a dream

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Poem 22

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Michael

My country was dry Parched, dead. You came, restored life We are again one.

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The Sharman & the Prisoner (A collaboration – Prose)

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Michael

Originally posted on Ramblings From A Mum:
Imprisoned not by lock and key nor anchored by a ball and chain the encumbrance was my mind I let you in ~ run free bemused by your eloquent speech that led me…

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Poem 21

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Michael

She lives in my street, A lonely Eccentric spinster Local kids say There’s a witch in there I sit with her On sunny days In her garden. She tell me of plants Flowers, a huge fishpond. She remembers vividly the … Continue reading →

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