Category Archives: Poetry

Friday Night Music Prompt #58: Constant Craving by kd lang

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Michael

  The two of us were waiting and we never stopped to ask why Simply craving his arrival Believing we had to be in this spot, To not be here was unthinkable. So we were rooted, captivated Beside the tree … Continue reading →

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An Old Shoe Box

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Michael

In an old show box hidden away I unearthed my past. A record of parents, uncles, aunts and cousins So many now passed on. Photographs of a younger time When hair flowed over shoulders Bright clothes were the trend And … Continue reading →

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Mates

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Michael

Image: Best Mates: DelgrosDesigns My best mate sat and listened Had an opinion as a best mate’s do Said you can’t win them all But you sound a little bored With caves, photos and extraneous images. So go write on … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #173 “Collage 28” – I Miss You – Not

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Michael

It was the door slamming Alerting me to your departure. Shallow boy, shallow love. Like a fool I wrote you songs Sang them with passion Thinking you were the one. On long walks you took paper boats Folded in idleness … Continue reading →

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On Popular Demand – Lets gather around for some ghost stories

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Michael

Its 3am, the floor boards creak the sound of footsteps across the lounge room floor I look but no one is up. I’m reminded of my children telling me of the white haired lady coming into their bedroom, often sitting … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Music Prompt # 56: The Mary Ellen Carter by Stan Rogers

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Michael

It was the news no one imagined In the middle of the night Out of nowhere The knock on the door. The burly policeman The man who had seen it all Tears on his cheeks Knowing the impact his words … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: A Little Romance

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Michael

His message says he is running late. She looks at her watch wondering how long before she sees him. Outside the summer sun beats down, the hustle and bustle of the city is well underway as the commuters scurry to … Continue reading →

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Friday Music Prompt # 54: Sound of Silence, cover by David Draiman and Disturbed

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: taffmeister (Sounds of Silence on deviantart.com)   At first it was deafening Prolonged, drawn out I felt despair, on edge What would I do in the face of loss? Darkness did loom as a friend To be embraced, considered, But … Continue reading →

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#AwakeAugust – small stones in August August 1st

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Michael

Small boy, fist held tight Secretively he protects The jewels he holds closely They sleep under his pillow They are part of who he is Possessive, compulsive Only three years old.   Written for: http://www.writingourwayhome.com/awake-august-2016/

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Prompt Nights – In dreams we enter a world that’s entirely our own

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Michael

I see you in my dreams Its always you In that one place Where crowds are milling You stand there Eyes surveying the swarming masses Looking for that tell tale smile That saunter that will be me. I see us … Continue reading →

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