Category Archives: Poetry

Word-High July: Silakbo

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Michael

It’s the hysterical nature of your response When your mum leaves the room You pine, fret as if you have been forgotten. I feel helpless You are out of control You cry as a means to express your fear? No … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Muni-muni

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Michael

Sometimes we sit and think And sometimes we just sit. Sometimes we sit and chat Sometimes we just chat. Thoughts flow free Pouring out our hearts We cry and comfort. We like being us So we sit and ponder How … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Bughaw – The Colour Blue

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Michael

I was once little boy blue, I wear blue a lot Jeans, shirts, jumpers I was married in blue Even fashionable platform shoes That was in virginal 1975. Today the sky is a brilliant blue Most days it’s the same … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #120 – Ever Vigilant

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: Alessio Albi You never liked the notion of Head above water…. You feared the notion Give a person enough rope… And yet you never deserted You never gave up, Though some days you stepped way back. I thought of … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kalinaw – Serenity/Tranquility

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Late afternoon and it’s been hot A day out of the heat. A gentle breeze suggests cool. We sit at my back fence, Watch as the day ebbs away. The sun slides behind the distant gums Holding hands, we chat, … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Gunita

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Michael

Cold mornings and a fuel stove Huddled round the fire Munching our breakfast Shivered conversations The delivery of a hot meal Always guaranteed to be Overdone, burnt, a challenge. But never detracting from what was important Your love for us, … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt: July 3 2016: The Devil is in the Details

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Michael

This card represents: the representative elements of excess, indulgence, over-indulgence, ambition, ego, enslavement, power, control. It was never easy The ambition, the mind over decency, Relentless drive to succeed Whatever it took, You were there peddling your worth. Always needing … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Tinatangi – Someone Special

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Michael

They appear once in your life That someone special The person who captives, Holds you mesmerized. When they speak you focus On their every word. They take your breath away The reason your heart skips a beat When declaring they … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Timpi

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Michael

The front door slams We sit up in horror Clothes in disarray Quickly we rearrange Desperate to not be caught Guilt written on our faces We think of control Of hands across the chest. Maybe tomorrow?   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/02/word-high-july-timpi/

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Prompt Nights – Passion makes the world go round – Embracing what is us.

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Michael

I am restless tonight I am awake, outside is silent It is that hour I should be sleeping I look across at you See you looking at me These hot nights can be like that Keep us from slumber. I … Continue reading →

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