Author Archives: Michael

Friday Fictioneers – The Wedding Dress

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Michael

Everyday Grandad stood in front of the second hand shop. ‘Hey Grandad, how are you today?’ He’d look at me and say:  ‘Good thanks, I’m ok today.’ ‘What are you looking at Grandad?’ ‘She was a beautiful bride, wore a … Continue reading →

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Poem 9

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Michael

writers block prohibits me from describing boredom. my boredom generates a tantrum. sit with arms crossed lips in serious pout, stamping of feet for added effect. are you writing this down? bastard! not fair!!!! a poem from my boredom my … Continue reading →

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Poem 8

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Michael

  when I was small merely a child I could walk in safety on concrete paths simple things would fit my tiny hands a walk to the shop was a norm with threepence knotted in the corner of a hanky. … Continue reading →

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Prompt 21 My Story

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Michael

In 1975 I began my career as a teacher. In a few short weeks that career will come to an end. I like to think of my career as a very fortunate one. I have taught in some wonderful schools, … Continue reading →

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Poem 7

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Michael

our hands define us revealing character, the workers from the artists. your hands, lines deep in wisdom expressive in art and words radiating genuine warmth. when gathered at your feet children congregate listening attentively each word gesticulatory illustrated meaning complete, … Continue reading →

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Poem 6

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Michael

As I walked in the fields I stopped by a hedge In the hedge was a small nest In the nest was even smaller fledgling. Before me was new life, precious, unique. I may never see this again, I shall … Continue reading →

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Poem 5

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Michael

when I leave will I be missed? will you even notice? or am I just a person, someone you once knew? you cared, that I cared knowing now you don’t cruels me of all hope. you searched me out. my … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge – Apathy

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Michael

  I sit looking at my life. It is a small bundle of unkempt promises and half realized plans. A lot of gonna’s mixed with a plethora of maybe’s.  There is a mess of emotions, a tangle of regrets and … Continue reading →

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Poem 4

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Michael

in my dreams is a place I know not so far from here. a stream brims over tiny falls and eddies in languid pools of blue united with the watery world like mermaids you dive under waters, that purify your … Continue reading →

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Poem 3

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Michael

standing in the doorway your smile seduces me your form visible ~ an outline a presence that delights me our hands reach across the void but when I turn to you…you’re gone can it be that you are nothing but an … Continue reading →

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