Category Archives: Poetry

Music Prompt #51: “They don’t care about us” by Michael Jackson

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Michael

I wonder who the carers are In the face of wanton destruction. You wonder if anyone cares. No matter our shape, our colour Our religious affiliations There is someone out there Intent on using who and what we are As … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Marahuyo

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Michael

It was a Sunday When as the rain fell you said “Come over.” Greeted with eyes a glitter Traded word games Enchanted one another Until we fell in arms That bathed our souls With love everlasting. I would have it … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Siping

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Michael

Weary day So many words, so many miles You lay beside me exhausted Your eyes heavy You look at me We exchange that look When words fail us It’s the look and soft touch That says it all.   Written … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Balintataw

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Michael

I wondered what made the lasting impression What you did? Who you were? The sum of all parts I know. In my eye I saw Compassion, dedication, The impish fun just of knowing you Your love in each word you … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Harana

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

I did sing for you One night when no one was around. Dusted off my vocal chords Listened to your favourite song, Thought I’d give it a go. You were stunned, so surprised I took the risk, made the effort. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #121 – A Girl With No Face

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

Image: – Olney IL When they found you It was with initial relief Missing all those days No word, no sightings Hours spent wondering where and why, What if they came back with… But then they saw you In the … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Takipsilim

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

At my back fence we watch the sun In last throes of day Sink behind the giant eucalypts. The last rays highlighting The magnificence of nature. Your arm slips into mine We soak in each other’s warmth As the chill … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Humaling

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Michael

Looking into your eyes I see a woman of worth Of morals, of class. A shining light to so many. I am in awe of you. Is it any wonder my fondness Oozes from my very being Floods everything, I … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Dancing is like dreaming with your feet

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Michael

It was her dream To dance like every one else Her twisted body fought her Every inch of the way. We saw the outward dance Inside another dance took place. Her muscles Contracting  and expanding Attempting to move To a … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Pagsamo

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Michael

Are we there yet? Can we get out now? I wanna we wanna we wanna wee. I’ll wet my pants? If we don’t stop soon I’m gonna do it! Can I get one? Please? I want one! Give me a … Continue reading →

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