Author Archives: Michael

Haibun Thinking: Week 2 – Mum’s Powl

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Michael

This week there are two prompts I have chosen:   Gathering her brows like gathering storm, Nursing her wrath to keep it warm Robert Burns     Mum is standing at he door, tapping her foot, its clear how agitated … Continue reading →

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Poem 94

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Michael

It’s hot up here Humidity is wet Sticky, clinging Uncomfortable. I want a cool clime Where I can snuggle up Inside a rug With a warm drink My bestest of friends Together as one. And smile knowing Back home they … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – The Troll

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Michael

‘Do you think we could picnic here, below this bridge?’ ‘Looks good to me, though the idea of stopping near a bridge as old as this one takes me back to the stories of my childhood about trolls who would … Continue reading →

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Poem 93 – Memories and Mementos

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Michael

I left for work You were your happy self I called during the day You said you loved me.   I came home, you were crying A box of tissues at the ready Soggy ones at your feet. Your dad … Continue reading →

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Prompt 40 Sheer Wonder – Raining Fish

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Michael

A day like so many We had played in the playground The usual games, football and handball, The bell rings, its line up for class. In neat rows, we stand, shoulder to shoulder Teachers checks if the milk has been … Continue reading →

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D’verse – Poetics – On the Other Hand

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Michael

I think my work has great merit. I’m sorry sir your writing is lacking in depth. I capture the raw essence of my subject, We are confused by your artistic intention. I will be published in the next two years … Continue reading →

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Australia Day

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Michael

Today 26th January, Is marked as our national day. In 1788 the first fleet arrived. Boatloads of England’s most undesirable Send never to return, Good riddance they said, and were forgotten. Never did they imagine From such humble beginnings This … Continue reading →

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Poem 92

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Michael

disbelief that you really did love me I thought it was all a game your words so often empty but now I wonder at your indifference to me did you mean to lead me on? convince me you were in … Continue reading →

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D’verse – MeetingTheBar: Bedtime stories, tall tales….& the art of story telling

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Michael

Bedtime Story The sun had long set, it was time for bed. Jack looked up at his mother, telling her He wanted a story. Jack’s mother liked telling her small boy stories. She liked that his eyes were riveted On … Continue reading →

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Poem 91 – Every Time

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Michael

Every time you enter a room My heart skips a beat. I so love watching you walk, The way your hips sway, As you glide across a room. You fascinate me. Your smile radiates warmth Fills my soul, replenishes my … Continue reading →

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