Category Archives: Poetry

Writing Prompt #187 “Collage 34” – A Ritual of Love

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Michael

The door creaked as we opened it, The guest house came with reputation. The journey through the rain forest, the abandoned logging camps was worth the numb bum from so much travel. There was a charm, a quaintness That feeling … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #139 – Faith, Hope and Charity

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Michael

Image: – Andre Govia Mother Superior banged her cane on the desk “Faith, Hope and Charity sit up. What a misnomer you three turned out to be.” Faith was a feckless girl Hope was plain reckless And Charity was simply … Continue reading →

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My Wild Place

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Michael

There’s a wild place in my yard Where my fairies hang out. It’s a place I go when the world gets too close, To sit with ‘friends’ discussing issues at hand. On one side is Gabrielle Ever wanting to listen. … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #24 – The Bridge

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Michael

I’ve been here a long time and I am the epitome of knowing a lot of water that has gone under me. I have been unchanged in a hundred years. A little rusty in places, a few planks replaced, but … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #183 “Collage 32” – Inner Child

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Michael

It was a song about a rainbow that held your interest And the amazed look on your face when I sang it to you Across the great divide we reached into each others hearts Exploring ever exploring, learning to love … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #65 Michael Jackson “Thriller”

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Michael

It was, I’m sure after midnight The wind blew out of control The old corrugated iron fence Long neglected and rusted through Rattled and crashed in a way Suggested there may not be a tomorrow. I woke with start, not … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #135 – Drifting

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Michael

Image: Demilked.com It all started with an image, a boat adrift, Then as it drew closer I saw A boy and a girl, Drifting, chatting, focused on each other The girl decorating, blowing bubbles Festooning the boat with balloons. She … Continue reading →

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Razzle Dazzle Me! – The Razzle Dazzle Club

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Michael

Image Google Images Today’s task to absorb the definitions of these words: Razzle: showiness that astonishes; Dazzle: amaze, brightness, brilliance, glare;  Sparkle: effervescence, excel, shine, vivacity, energy, oomph, gusto. Write using the meanings energy of these words. The Razzle Dazzle Club … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday # 22: (Extra)Ordinary Days – Daughter’s Birthday

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Michael

For this week’s prompt, think about a moment of your typical day (first person singular). This can be your morning routine, commute, day in the office, a walk in the afternoon, household chores, grocery shopping, gardening etc. Here’s the challenge: … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt October 2nd: Take the Heat! – Here Comes The Sun

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Michael

*Image found HERE ‘Tis the season down my way for the sun to be a comin’ warming the land, warming our hearts Giving the weeds the boost they need Keeping us hopping in our gardens. It’s the time to look … Continue reading →

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