Monthly Archives: January 2014

Prompt 40 Sheer Wonder – Raining Fish

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Michael

A day like so many We had played in the playground The usual games, football and handball, The bell rings, its line up for class. In neat rows, we stand, shoulder to shoulder Teachers checks if the milk has been … Continue reading →

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D’verse – Poetics – On the Other Hand

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Michael

I think my work has great merit. I’m sorry sir your writing is lacking in depth. I capture the raw essence of my subject, We are confused by your artistic intention. I will be published in the next two years … Continue reading →

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Australia Day

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Michael

Today 26th January, Is marked as our national day. In 1788 the first fleet arrived. Boatloads of England’s most undesirable Send never to return, Good riddance they said, and were forgotten. Never did they imagine From such humble beginnings This … Continue reading →

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Poem 92

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Michael

disbelief that you really did love me I thought it was all a game your words so often empty but now I wonder at your indifference to me did you mean to lead me on? convince me you were in … Continue reading →

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D’verse – MeetingTheBar: Bedtime stories, tall tales….& the art of story telling

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Michael

Bedtime Story The sun had long set, it was time for bed. Jack looked up at his mother, telling her He wanted a story. Jack’s mother liked telling her small boy stories. She liked that his eyes were riveted On … Continue reading →

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Poem 91 – Every Time

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Michael

Every time you enter a room My heart skips a beat. I so love watching you walk, The way your hips sway, As you glide across a room. You fascinate me. Your smile radiates warmth Fills my soul, replenishes my … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Our Farm

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Michael

Life was not easy. I never understood why grandad bought the block he did. Always on a lean could well have been our family motto. So I was born into the family’s burden of tending fields cut into the hill … Continue reading →

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Do You Think, They Are Real?

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Michael

Originally posted on A Cup of Tea With This Crazy Nia:
riusuke fukahori He is great artist, fascinated me.  

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Poem 90 – Early Morning*

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Michael

Clyde loves his farm And he loved his wife Ellie. He works long hours, His farm more than viable. He is comfortable now. The years of battling Learning the land Understanding the elements, Has paid off. He strides across the … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – The Seaman

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Michael

Welcome to the first Haibun Thinking challenge. This week I have chosen the prompt below: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off I beg … Continue reading →

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