Category Archives: Poetry

Photo Challenge #205 – The Birthday Party.

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Michael

It was a dismal day for a birthday The rain came down, the plans were soggy All thoughts of outdoor fun were running down the drain. The games to play, the gifts to unwrap The cake mum had made so … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #204 – Dead at Fifty

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Michael

Image – Hossein Zare He tried the road less travelled Dead end! Then he followed the crowd. Dead end! He tried finding himself within the cosmos Ended up lost He tried losing himself in the humdrum Ended up lost. Stood … Continue reading →

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Emptiness

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Michael

When they opened him up, they spotted In his stomach cavity, a vacuum. He’d told them it was there But no one believed him. They knew what had been there They saw the scar where the cord had been cut, … Continue reading →

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Music Challenge #23: “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” by Nancy Sinatra #musicchallenge #MLMM

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Michael

She did have boots, Big ones, cute ones, pointy ones and grubby ones. They were made for walking; I have the scars to prove it. In the years we were married she walked all over me Not always in her … Continue reading →

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Lyrical Fiction Friday Reveal: “Empty Rooms and Broken Glass” #lyricalfictionfriday

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

“…I’m living in an empty room, with all the windows smashed… Apart from the draught all I want is for you to come To the window any window Look through and see me Waiting and wondering where you might be. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #195 – Inside the Drama of a Life.

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Michael

Image: – davidschermann.com She lives a life so much a soap opera. It comes naturally to her Angst, emotion, she thrives on the concepts.   Her friends are not true friends She can never allow them to be so As … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #193 – When Sadness Descended Upon Her

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Michael

Image: – Michal Trpák She saw her life unravelling Important bits were falling off What she saw yesterday as whole and complete Was today collapsing before her eyes. It’s what happens when sadness descends upon you.   She saw so … Continue reading →

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#LyricalFictionFriday: “No” #fictionfriday

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Michael

This week’s line: I think it’s so sweet…how you let your friends encourage you to try and talk to me…but let me stop you there…“   I’m not unapproachable Nor am I a demon, an ogre or a monster But … Continue reading →

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OLN #210 Breaking for holidays

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Michael

The Anthology is now ready for ordering by Amazon. In Europe: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chiaroscuro-Darkness-Voices-dVerse-Anthology/dp/1979675333/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1513193103&sr=1-14&keywords=chiaroscuro In the US.  https://www.amazon.com/Chiaroscuro-Darkness-Voices-dVerse-Anthology/dp/1979675333/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1513193029&sr=1-7&keywords=chiaroscuro Living across the pond does ensure Isolation, a sense of being alone Forgotten at times and not considered The intellectual equal of those with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt #232 “It’s All In The Title” – Whispers in the Wall

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Michael

Whispers in the Wall The old wheel creaks and groans Prefers days of gentle water flow When not too much is expected of it. The trickling stream caresses memories Of days long gone When the churning meant productivity. Now the … Continue reading →

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