Monthly Archives: April 2014

Prompt 50 Grim Determination – Satisfaction

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Michael

Do you think you can manage? I have to. How long this will go on for? Some said days, others weeks.   My dad lay in his bed, Pneumonia adding to his suffering His breathing laboured Oxygen his saviour.   … Continue reading →

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All in a word…- My Life My Way.

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Michael

You should not be doing that Is that how we brought you up?   I am not interested in the norms of society A world governed by fear What will the neighbours say? What will the priests think?   That … Continue reading →

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Poem 113 – Time

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Michael

Clocks change Clank, grind, push, shove. Back an hour. Oh no! It means? Ummmm, an hour late? An hour early? What was 3 is now 2. But at least the sun is up No more going to work in the … Continue reading →

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Bastet’s Shadorma Photo Prompt # 2 – Grotto

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Michael

A shadorma is composed of six non-rhyming lines (sestina or sextet) and the syllable pattern is 3-5-3-3-7-5.    Rocks Ancient made grotto Weeds Broken Yellow flowers highlighted A lasting landmark.   Memory A past tribute Tears Lost Moments now long … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #2 – Stepmother

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Michael

Father married, The beautiful Lady Jane Red hair flowing, Teeth flashing Crocodile smile.   A happy couple Perfect match, Celebrated widely Children askance New mother is evil.   A wolf in sheep’s clothing Gentle but brutal Father oblivious Never to … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar– Emotion in poetry – Climbing a Mountain

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Michael

Fill in Name Country Purpose   Pay up.   Wait…… a day or two   More information needed Are you a person of means? Are you an alien? Will you bring down our country?   Invitation Itinerary Bank statement Blood … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – The Third Witch

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Michael

It was opening night and eight months of rehearsal were about to come to fruition. Tonight was a sell out; everything was in place except for Muriel Stepford who was suffering with nerves. She was under the stage, in tears, … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Animal Symbolism or Antics? – The Girl with the Coffee

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Michael

The girl with the coffee Sits across from me. I watched her glide, Gracefully, each limb in perfect synch.   Her body rhythms fascinate me The feline reconnoitres Her movements deliberate Unhurried as if time doesn’t matter.   Her imbibing … Continue reading →

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Photo #2 “Mollusk” – Childlike Innocence?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Michael

Art work by: Tomoki Hayasaka Childlike innocence pervades Every action you take. Though nothing Escapes your attention. You give us impressions Of growing ignorance But we know this is Part of many protective layers. Feigning misunderstanding You lead us astray … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 11 – Aunt Maud

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Michael

It’s the faded signature on the bottom of the postcard that has attracted my attention. I am holding in my hands a piece of family history. My Aunt Maud died in her nineties. Her husband Bill was killed in World … Continue reading →

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