Monthly Archives: July 2014

Poem 127 – Jealousy – Part 2

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Michael

I watch you Cross the room I want what you have The looks The walk The charisma. I watch others look, Whisper Their looks of admiration You are stopped Conversation ensues I watch as you engage Laughter erupts Handshakes Kisses … Continue reading →

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Prompt #63 “Natsukashi”

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Michael

Natsukashi is a sudden euphoric nostalgia , triggered by experiencing something for the first time in years. It took me several weeks A friendly banter Not much more Colleagues engaged in a common task. I wasn’t looking I wasn’t seeking … Continue reading →

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Poem 126 – Jealousy

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Michael

I want what you have He has She has Why? Why not? Why should I be left out? You look so good in that I wish I had one too. Hang the expense We’ll be like everyone else … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #16 –The Ferns

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Michael

Today we have been asked to use the word ‘eutony’ – the pleasantness of a words sound – as the basis for a story. The Ferns had long lived in the fernery beside my house. The fernery had been there … Continue reading →

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Poem 125 – Catch

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Michael

Can I play too? No! Why not? You can’t catch. Can so. Can’t. You always drop the ball. I don’t! Do! You always spoil our game. Please? No! You can watch. I watch the kids play They throw, catch, … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #16 – Shortfuse

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in_Oyywwqa0 This weeks task was to listen to the attached piece of music and then ; from the first note to the last beat – then stop. Whatever came to mind – harvest the words and edit your words … Continue reading →

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Poem 124 – Stay a while.

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Michael

Winds blowing Windows rattling Temp below 10 Shall I brave it? Shall I stay it? Warmth wins every time Sleep in, Have breakfast Find a spot out of the wind Sip my tea While my body argues with itself Sinus … Continue reading →

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Poem 123 – Winter Wonder

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Michael

As I walked out this morning With frost upon the ground I thought I had mistaken The temperature As it was dark on my departure. The frost I didn’t see Until the sun revealed A silvery world to me. A … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #16 “Portrait” – Monster

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Michael

Image Gabriel Neffke Ashen Fractured Ripped apart Words describing The impact of knowledge. Why we asked? What happened? The little boy who grew into a monster Feared Reviled Death considered too good for him. You wondered where you went wrong? … Continue reading →

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Wordle #16 – My Brother

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Michael

My brother was once described in one of his school reports as nothing more than a scofflaw. The word sent my parents scurrying to the dictionary to find what derogative term was being used about him this time. To say … Continue reading →

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