Monthly Archives: March 2014

All in a word….Poem

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Michael

Words to get lost in Yours in particular Rich metaphorical Illusionary visions. I watch them form before me Knowing full well You’ll weave a web Into which I’ll gleefully step Willingly ensnared Happy to twist and turn. Joyously I play … Continue reading →

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Poem 106 – Journey

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Michael

  Write your words I missed them today Your metaphors Images vivid Take me with you Your journey is mine.   It was sunny, fine and warm Our picnic planned The basket packed Freshness Hope Your journey is mine.   … Continue reading →

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Poem 105 – My Words

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Michael

You write for me poems with meaning Words I understand, Images I see There is never any doubt Your intention precise.   I could write in abstract images, Use squwibbles and squswarkles Dooseys and dontsys Affront your inner cortextual interface … Continue reading →

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POETICS – Poetically Evolving – Lessons Learned.

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Michael

  Humble beginnings indeed, At age ten a terrible verse It’s haunted me all these years ‘Green trees grow beyond the meadow green’!   Ever since striving to write a better line more erudite, more precise Exploring poetic terms With … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking Week 7 – My Cherubs

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Michael

I watch you gather round my table. Babies one day and soon children of substance. You breeze in, the door bangs, you each bound in, all smiles as you smell the nights fare. You are the spring of every visit. … Continue reading →

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Poem 104 – The Undemanding Boyfriend

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Michael

Friends ask me why? Why no girlfriend? I see myself the epitome of the undemanding boyfriend Fetch this, that and whatever else I need, please?   My mother called me tolerance Maybe that’s the problem, do you think? Would you … Continue reading →

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poem 103 – Bush Walking

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Michael

Back packs ready, trekking gear checked An air of excitement as we set off The search for the elusive tree of life, The pool of ultimate immersion. The journey arduous yet enjoyable Cannot be rushed, cannot be taken lightly There … Continue reading →

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Prompt 45 Festering Jealousy – the Office

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Michael

I never thought I was capable of jealousy. I saw myself as a pretty level headed and aware sort of person. Up until Ross, I’d floated my way through life, not a care, causing no waves of any sort. In … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Invisibility – The Morning Train

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael

I have travelled this train Five years, anonymous, Wondering who you all are.   Mr Executive, resplendent in suit A picture of seriousness, focused, Never a sideways glance.   Miss Career Girl, smart, tailored, Always a phone to you ear … Continue reading →

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Poem 102 – Destiny

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael

Let us play. Ride you said? With me my love with me Over plains, across the world No barriers No obstacles Our destiny.  

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