Monthly Archives: November 2013

Prompt 28 Future Diary – The Guardian

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Michael

October 18 2318 I awoke this morning with the call. Grandfather has been saying there would be a call and today it came. Grandfather is the keeper of the Fallan. With the world becoming narrower, there was a need for … Continue reading →

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Poem 39

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Michael

In my room The gulf widens Language changes Meanings vary Connection weakens Time maybe Time will beat you Time will not stand still. Learn new tricks New customs Dress up Play games Everyday. No fear Courage See the humour See … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge – A Winter’s Child

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Michael

  My wife has just given birth and I am watching as blood begins to pool on the table between her legs. There is a problem and the staff needs to attend to it immediately. A nurse hands me our … Continue reading →

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Poem 38

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

The table is set You spent an afternoon Preparing, chopping, sautéing Impression so important Nothing can go to chance. Worried brow over the dessert Agitation as the meat is cooking Everything has to be right. Tempers flare, frustration Cleaning not … Continue reading →

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50 Shades of Grogan

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

  Earlier this year one of my students did my portrait for an assessment task. Two weeks ago she presented it to me and today I received it back from the framers. Below is the artist’s statement, I might add … Continue reading →

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Poem 37

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

I love the dawning, The half-light snaking into our room. I look at you Asleep, breathing so gently I do so like to wake up with you. You begin to stir I look at you Your eyes awakening to the … Continue reading →

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