Category Archives: Poetry

Music Prompt # 49: “This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Michael

Am I what you came for? Is that you I see striding down the passage? Eyes focused searching me out? Then that tell-tale grin That smile that radiates so much love. Am I what you came for?   Words of … Continue reading →

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Word-High July 1st – Kilig

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Michael

What is it about you That mention of your name And I’m a flutter inside? We met across a crowded room Two scared souls Tentative, unsure, fumbling words Embarrassed we thought each other a fool. I rejoice in my good … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Empire of Scents – Family Dinner

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Michael

Dive into the world of scents. I hear the crash of the door Young Jack enters, exuberant as always His younger brothers follow Wide eyed wondering what’s on the menu. Daughters arrive, sons rush in It’s a family dinner Two … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #119 – Jane and Louise

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Michael

Image: Ann Mansolino Jane sees Louise Louise sees Jane They rush towards each other Jane very business like Power suited to the hilt Louise in jeans, smart and efficient. ‘They know,’ says Louise ‘They know everything.’ ‘How could they?’ asks … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Summer sets upon earth’s bosom bare

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Michael

I sit on the sand staring out into the Pacific A cooling north-easterly breeze Makes this hot day bearable. There is a girl wading through the soft beach break With her feet she is digging for pippies* Around her neck … Continue reading →

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Friday Music Prompt 48: Fields of June – The Thrill Still In Her Heart

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Michael

The girl sat and pondered Thought it would be nice If there was a field Instead of a pond A vast distance Where convention so it seemed Guarded every exit. She sat and waited Waited as you do For a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Poetics: Summer Starter

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Michael

My summer is upside down If you stand on your head you get an idea, For I live where it is not summer. Outside the winter has arrived A cold wind blows One I’m sure has been holidaying in the … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: 50 Shades of Rain

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Michael

Its 3am. Outside I hear an unfamiliar sound. At last after months of winter drought there is rain. It showers down upon the darkened roof, its music fills me with joy, the constant rate of downfall enough to suggest we … Continue reading →

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On Popular Demand – Rest is the sweet sauce of labor

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Michael

My neighbor works in her garden Bent over many hours Pulling weeds, fighting snails and slugs It’s an all-day battle One she knows will never end But a small victory is better than none. When I offer help she refuses … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #117 – Precious

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Michael

Image: Anna O Photography   She grew hydrangeas, Exquisite miniatures Showers of purple and pink bathing my soul. I love to watch Her hands tend the soil with love and care Each plant nurtured as if precious beyond words. Her … Continue reading →

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