Monthly Archives: February 2014

Prompt 43 Supernatural Lust – Energy

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Michael

I have awoken again and sense you are here. I know I cannot see you yet, I know from before that you need to warm me up as you say, tune me to your desires before I can fully comprehend … Continue reading →

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D’verse Poetics: COming off the sugar high – Content.

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Michael

I ride into your eyes Lights become stars Stars new worlds Exploration, discovery, gasp!   I have swum in your pool No fear of drowning Your hands guide me Maintain my stroke, my rhythm.   In rest I am happy, … Continue reading →

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Days with My Son.

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Michael

I  have spent the past two days working with my son on  a mural on the outside of the Newcastle Art Gallery. It has been the most rewarding of days, being with him again is such a treat for me. … Continue reading →

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Poem 99 – Discovery

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Michael

I see you across the way Apprehensive. I understand After all what are you daring? It may turn out a fizzer It may turn out not.   I had a dream in which You stood before me, hands out Extending … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Bastards

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Michael

Photo thanks to janet webb.   That Janet M Webb is a stunning woman isn’t she? Without a doubt. I’m so pleased you asked me to come and see this exhibition. I knew you’d love it. Another drink? Please! What … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight– Week 132 – The Mass is Ended

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Michael

Go the mass is ended, The final blessing given The recessional begins.   We move your arm rests on my shoulder Father you are a big man, within a few steps I doubt my strength in supporting you.   Within … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 4 Freestyle Week – Springtime

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Michael

Feeling wretched, anticipation, in springtime, you descend into your separate hell. You destroy, maim, injure, your fangs into all and anyone in your path.  While nature is renewing outside inside you inflict your own insanity on all around you. Where … Continue reading →

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Poem 98 – Pension Day

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Michael

Any Thursday, in case you didn’t know Is pension day. The supermarkets are a flood With pensioners suddenly flush with cash. So many weird people with their weird kids You know the ones you never see on other days, Drooling … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 7

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Michael

If you haven’t read the other parts you can find them here: Part one Part two Part three Part four Part five Part 6  http://jlroeder.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-6/ As light from the weak sun filtered through the window of the room, Michael rose … Continue reading →

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Prompt 42 Tired Surrender

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Michael

These weeks I can see the end You decline as each day passes First oxygen, Then the mask. The gradual filling of your lungs Breathing difficult Straining, rasping, My heart is torn seeing you like this. In desperation I ask … Continue reading →

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