Author Archives: Michael

Poetics – Fantasia – When the Weeds Conspire

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

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

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

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

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

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!!

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

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.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Michael

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

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Michael

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

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Michael

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

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

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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Writing Prompt #154: Look to the Stars – From The Stars

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

From the Stars. He looked at the man before him and thought what an excuse for a human being he was. Scrawny and unfed, with he suspected a brain the size of a pea. He was there because he continued … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 9 – Obscene Lullaby

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a hide out poem “Coming ready or not!” The words aren’t shouted But whispered. Their lilt I know The tone familiar The intimation terrifying. Outside is dark The world is asleep My innocence stolen. The creak … Continue reading →

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