Monthly Archives: May 2014

Poetry Prompt 14 – Describe a Smell – My Cat

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Michael

Phew, my goodness my face is all red, I am sorry to say I think something’s dead.   I have not been so nasally affronted My nose feels like its just been punted.   The aroma is not something to … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Those Pesky Questions of Identity – The Man I Am

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Michael

I am a man, father, friend, lover I could be superman, Mr Universe, Anyone I choose in this space But those who know me would say liar lair pants on fire. As I age I find I am confronted by … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 13 – No Punctuation – discourse on love

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Michael

im asking you a question is this or that or something else what you mean one day not far from here in a little green field there will sit a blue box with a painted outside that will say please … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #8 “War Paint” – No Painted Maypole

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Michael

Art work by Chiara Fersinis I have lived in your shadow so long You have taken much from me My soul, my being, my heart You have left me shaking and irresolute.   But enough is enough; no more can … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 12 – Light and Dark – Who am I?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Michael

I live in a world of extremes Light and dark Up and down In and out Hit or be hit Walk, don’t walk. My neighbour bashes his wife His wife baths his swollen fists. My children tell me they love … Continue reading →

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Wordle #8 – Tackas Saves His Girl

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Michael

I hadn’t see Tackas for some months but I heard him before I saw him. It was clear he was agitated and as he made his way to the bar I could sense a change in him. Clancy ya young … Continue reading →

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Prompt 55 “Slowly Dawning Horror” On Viewing ‘The Exorcist’

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Michael

Its dark now The house is silent Save for the creaking of the floor The room, the bed, the sheets, me Seemingly everything is making noises They don’t normally make. To make matters worse For the first time ever My … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 11 – The Street Where you Grew Up – Morpeth Road

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Michael

Along Morpeth Road It’s not much different today. No new houses bar one, Many of my neighbours have moved on Only a few remain. When I was a child we played in the street Engaged in cricket matches Either in … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Feature Artist: Arts & Dolls by Susie McMahon – Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Michael

Doll by Susie McMahon I see you still sitting on the sofa You told us it was a settee. Old like you I thought. I watch as you knit The needles slapping together Knit one pearl one Over and over … Continue reading →

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Poem 120 – Chrysanthemum

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Michael

With a bunch in each hand My annual pilgrimage Not so far Just down the road Clear away the debris of the past year Arrange my flowers Fill the pots Remember. You are forever young Spared the ravages of time … Continue reading →

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