Author Archives: Michael

Friday Fictioneers – Bastards

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Michael

Photo thanks to janet webb.   That Janet M Webb is a stunning woman isn’t she? Without a doubt. I’m so pleased you asked me to come and see this exhibition. I knew you’d love it. Another drink? Please! What … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Fiction | Tagged , , , , | 54 Comments

OpenLinkNight– Week 132 – The Mass is Ended

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Michael

Go the mass is ended, The final blessing given The recessional begins.   We move your arm rests on my shoulder Father you are a big man, within a few steps I doubt my strength in supporting you.   Within … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Haibun Thinking: Week 4 Freestyle Week – Springtime

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Michael

Feeling wretched, anticipation, in springtime, you descend into your separate hell. You destroy, maim, injure, your fangs into all and anyone in your path.  While nature is renewing outside inside you inflict your own insanity on all around you. Where … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 40 Comments

Poem 98 – Pension Day

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Michael

Any Thursday, in case you didn’t know Is pension day. The supermarkets are a flood With pensioners suddenly flush with cash. So many weird people with their weird kids You know the ones you never see on other days, Drooling … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , | 33 Comments

The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 7

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Michael

If you haven’t read the other parts you can find them here: Part one Part two Part three Part four Part five Part 6  http://jlroeder.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-6/ As light from the weak sun filtered through the window of the room, Michael rose … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Prompt 42 Tired Surrender

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Michael

These weeks I can see the end You decline as each day passes First oxygen, Then the mask. The gradual filling of your lungs Breathing difficult Straining, rasping, My heart is torn seeing you like this. In desperation I ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

D’verse Poetics– Sketchbook // in-the-moment poetry – My Morning

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Michael

It’s early morning, Dawn breaking Silence apart from Occasional car, Birds chirping Parrots screeching The mist along the creek sits An ominous sign of the hot day coming. Out now escaping the coming heat. Up past the old cemetery Headstones … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments

The Cat People of Kagir Manor ~~ Part 6

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Michael

Originally posted on The Last Chapter:
The Cat People of Kagir Manor ~~ Part 6 If you haven’t read the other parts you can find them here: Part one Part two Part three Part four Part five What was Kali warning…

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Poem 97 – No Work

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Michael

No work Today, tomorrow, the next Ever! Time stretches out Though a finite amount. Should I? Travel, write, paint, Chat, sleep? Or not? Life moves forward Time is only a measure Of the sun’s passing. Memories remain. New routines Old … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 5

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Michael

The Cat People of Kagir Manor Part 5 If you haven’t read the other parts you can find them here: Part one Part two Part three Part 4 – http://jlroeder.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-4 After a short time, the door opened and in came … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 24 Comments