Monthly Archives: January 2014

Prattlinsofanirishman – Tackas’ Blog Launch

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Michael

Tackas’ First Post In launching Tackas’ blog, Prattlinsofanirishman, it is my great pleasure to have been chosen as the launching pad for his new blog. If you have followed Tackas and his tales on my blog you would be familiar … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Banish Boredom: Rx: Verbs!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Michael

It’s midnight Silence, Save for Fingers Tapping languidly on Keyboards Heat permeating Humidity dripping Elusive sleep Tossing and turning, Will I ever embrace Peaceful, long sought after Sleep? Bleary bloodshot eyes Salute the morning My now delirious mind Imagines far … Continue reading →

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Poem 85 – A Memorable Day

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Michael

I spent today with you my son It was a magic day. I found myself loving being in your company. We just spent time together Hanging out. Looking a galleries Sharing meals, some fun stories, You listened to my tales … Continue reading →

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Poem 84

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Michael

When you look in a mirror What do you see? Is it someone you know? Someone you like? Do you cringe at this sight? Do you wonder who is this person? Most days I know I do. I am an … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – The Manor House

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Michael

Our journey into the mist was marked by adventure. We knew that the Cat people lived in the misty forest. We knew they were not known for their hospitality. After driving an hour we encountered three figures standing in the … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Open Link Night ~ Week 128 – Summer

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Michael

This morning the sun rose Heralding another warmish day I can tell by the glare The way the light penetrates Leaving brighter than normal Spotlights On the objects it falls on The walls flash back at me The floor sparkles. … Continue reading →

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Poem 83

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Michael

Movement, Languid Weary of the oppressive heat An afternoon that crawls by We sit beneath the fan Bodies glistening As a trickle of sweat Slips down my neck. We look outside Wishing the evening would arrive. At sunset the red … Continue reading →

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My Week Away

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Michael

My Week Away I have just returned from a week away in Melbourne. I spent the major part of my week with my eldest daughter and her family. My daughter is ‘someone important’ in the banking industry and her husband … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – Refugee

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Michael

The journey was long and often without hope. We had little choice but to abandon our home and flee from a country that no longer was safe. With my wife and two children we had made it to the refugee … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem’s “Kamishibai” #8 …my neighborhood …

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Michael

It is five am and as I stand at my back door and look out into the silent world of my neighbourhood the singing of so many birds fills my ears. They chorus the dawning of a new day. The … Continue reading →

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