Author Archives: Michael

Poetry Prompt 51 – Loss of sense – Sight

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Michael

I waited years Then this. With tubes into and out of me My head wrapped like a mummy So much anger Mystery Why me? I hear them say Blind I hear them say Bad luck. My mind retains you The … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Repetition, Repetition, Repetition – Demon

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Michael

Demons you said demons Coming at you through the walls Up through the pavements Run you said run. Demons are not the same for you as for me My demons you said run round in my mind Laugh at me … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 49 – Banana, Sunshine, Toenail

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Michael

Summer sun calls for you To break on out, Bask in nature’s warmth. You’ve limited time To laze about Feed languidly upon natures bounty Bananas from the Top Banana Plentiful, Tasty Nothing’s as good. Your bare feet dance among the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 48 – The Wrong Response- G’day!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Michael

May I introduce Her Majesty? G’day ya Madge, how’s it goin’ love? The Prime Minister Tony ya dopy bugger How’s it hanging? We like to be outrageous Take the mickey out those We consider being above us in station. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #13 “Three” – We Three

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Michael

Photo – Tom Bagshaw   Three faces have I The innocent The wise The scheming bitch. Innocent self is cute Been told so Playful Love animals Wide eyes to the world Never hurt a fly Nor ever consider such Wise … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 47 – If walls could talk – Wallsy and Morts.

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Michael

It’s good being a wall The stories I could tell. My friend, in fact my bestest friend Mortar, oh I have to admit I’m really stuck over him And it’s a good thing really We are bound to each other. … Continue reading →

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Wordle #13 – Super Alkaline Girl

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Michael

I hated it when I was shaken awake by my partner for what was always a nothing reason. ‘Aliens Aliens,’ he was shouting, jumping up and down beside my bed pointing to the chimney. ‘They’re coming down the chimney,’ he … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 46 – Heirloom – Great Grandparents Clock

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Michael

1903, my great grandparents Left their long time home One-time graziers, Parents to four daughters Now aging moved closer to the coast Lived their days out in my house. The clock was a gift from grateful people Why I have … Continue reading →

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Prompt 60 The Rolling Stones – 19th Nervous Breakdown

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Michael

When I first met you I didn’t know the person You’d turn out to be. The need you had for attention At all costs, bugger the expense Dismissive of the demise of those around you. The innocent girl, so I … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 45 – Climbing – Mum?

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Michael

Steady, steady, Hold it hold it Move it a bit closer, closer! NO! Too far! Back, back, back. Hold it, hold it MUM????? What? Why are we doing this? Just shut up, Let me concentrate A bit more I need … Continue reading →

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