Monthly Archives: March 2014

All in a Word…Criticism – The Letter

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Michael

A letter arrived, eagerly awaited. Dear Sir, in response to your poem We were puzzled by the content, The metaphor bewildered us Left a lot to be desired Our readers would find Your poem far too obtuse. Our readers are … Continue reading →

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Poem 110 – Puzzled

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Michael

I have puzzled you and I am sorry At least I should be But I’m not. My work has left you in a quandary I should be concerned but I am not Words are for you to play with Decide … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar: The Blind Poet – My Love

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Michael

I know when you come in You have a way of breathing It gives you away every time. Even when you try and surprise me I smell you, the lavender soap, The soft powder on your skin. I love the … Continue reading →

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Poem 109 – Reflections of Blogger.

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Michael

I need two like buttons on my blog. One: I like what you have written One: I like how you have written. Posts about depression, the terrible, the horrific, pain, self-destruction, loss and grief I find hard to like rather … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – End of the Line

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

The boardwalk was the end of the line. You didn’t have to tell people. They just knew. It was eerie standing at one end knowing that in the distance was the last stop. It was a place you would often … Continue reading →

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Poem 108 – Awake

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

Four a.m. Headache Wide awake Expectant. For what? Silence Pervades I sit, watch, listen. Lights flash A car Peace shattered Sound drifts Order restored Nothing Silence. Monotonous whirl The fan Rotates on its axis Never wavering Relentlessly spinning Going no … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking Week 8: Freestyle Week – Trophies

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael

I have you all now. My little darlings, all lined up like the soldiers you are. We have made numerous journeys in all seasons to get to this place. Now I stand back and admire my handiwork, my trophies each … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt #1- Mood – Elation

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael

My afternoon began and ended on a high I am elated, excited and so so happy. What could have been an embarrassment Developed into an experience beyond all measure. It could not have happened without your help That one thought, … Continue reading →

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Poem 107 – Late Night

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Michael

It is late My body craves rest, Again sleep eludes me. Eyes wide open Thinking of you Dreaming of far off places Sun shine, carefree, singleted me.     I harbour in the morning Resentment. Senses blurred again Demands of … Continue reading →

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Prompt 46 Bitter Loathing

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Michael

My girls are expecting, New babies are a joy, excitement is mounting, Come September, two more treasures There will be eight. Daughter two calls She is doing well, baby growing, kicking. She has fifteen weeks to go. Her son, he … Continue reading →

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