Monthly Archives: April 2016

Hump Day Poetry – Week 10 – Man on Bus Stop

Out walking with my companion We came across a man on a bus stop. Said man on bus stop stops us Asks me a most unsavoury question. Can he perform a lewd act upon my person? I am momentarily taken … Continue reading

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 13 – The Last Word

I’m caught once again. The tirade begins A random word among so many Latched upon as the breaking point. What should be a quick and concise Argument concerning my digression Lasts hours, usually in public places As I listen and … Continue reading

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Poetics – Fantasia – When the Weeds Conspire

On days when I’m not at my best I feel the urge to step outside Breath in the air Look at my garden Proclaim to every weed: “Today is your day.” They roam willy-nilly A law unto themselves. I have … Continue reading

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 12 – Seriously Silly

For today’s prompt, take on one (or both) of the following prompts: Write a serious poem. Or… Write a silly poem.   Seriously? Are you for real? That is just plain silly.   My Grandma was a serious woman She … Continue reading

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Photo Challenge #108 – Making me Whole

Image: Albert Finch I arrive home A long day no excuses Its always work work work. I’m tired, I’m cranky, I know you will be upset at yet another late night. A note on the kitchen table says: “Dinner in … Continue reading

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FFfAW – Week of 04-12-2016 – Ribbit!!

Image: provided by BarbCT/Knotholes and Textures. It was all innocent. The poor woman found herself shoeless at the airport her shoes having been confiscated by customs. Gingerbread was contraband in this country. She didn’t look like a witch in fact … Continue reading

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 11 – In My Defense.

For today’s prompt, write a defensive poem. I protest innocence I wasn’t even there I was somewhere else In a woman’s arms Loving and being loved I couldn’t have done it It’s not my style. I dispute the video evidence … Continue reading

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Wordle #105 “April 11th, 2016” – Seamus

This week’s fabulously interesting words: Needless Awake Monument Space Macrocosm (the great world or universe; the universe considered as a whole (opposed to microcosm ).The total or entire complex structure of something. A representation of a smaller unit or entity by a … Continue reading

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Moral Mondays: “Never Talk to Strangers” – Defiant Child

Defiant child stamped her feet. Arms folded, pouting lip there was no telling her. Stranger danger she ignored and so often in the street she would disappear only to be found in earnest conversation with a person unknown. No amount … Continue reading

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 10 – Black Dog

For today’s prompt, pick an emotion, make it the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. When he was happy he laughed to split his sides When he wasn’t he was glum as the darkest day.   One … Continue reading

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