Category Archives: Poetry

Writing Prompt #163 “Collage 25” – The Edge

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Michael

It’s the edge you see, It’s getting closer day by day. When she went away When she said goodbye The edge you see it loomed ever closer. The reoccurring nightmare The fat little red bird Mocking me, taunting me. The … Continue reading →

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The Girl With The Full Moon Face

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Michael

https://audioboom.com/boos/4681612-the-girl-with-the-full-moon-face My girl is special Words fail me in description; Her face like that of a full moon, Round and ever so vibrant. On nights of a full moon she comes to life Her back arches, Her nails extend Her … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #46: “What’s Left of the Flag” by Flogging Molly – Walk Away

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Michael

My daddy said walk away son He’d discovered my illicit love affair. Said she’ll ruin you son You’ll regret the day You ever said I do to her. Your mother God rest her soul. Would be turning in her grave … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #116 – Left In No Mans Land

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Michael

Image: ScarletteDeath on DeviantArt You left me as you would garbage Dumped beside the bin. You ran off Leaving me in the dirt. Now I live with the pain The torment, the destruction My life in tatters Not once have … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Take time out and stop to smell the Roses

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Michael

The Black Rose** I moved in with my aging dad I said the garden needs attention He said do what you want BUT don’t kill the black rose.   In the front of my yard Under the window of my … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #45: “No Other Love” by Chuck Prophet

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Michael

In my mind I sail across the sea Down your street To you door You answer Invite me in We play, we sing We make love We dance Oblivious to all around.   In my mind you sail across the … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #115 – Like the Nose Upon Your Face

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Michael

Image: Viki Kollerová I am sick of all this The denial, the refusal, Reality stares you in the face Yet you cannot accept What is plain to all around you! I am striving to create a better you Make you … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Finding Friendship

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt is on the theme of finding friendship. In a friendless world it wasn’t hard When you came along, took my hand, Said you always wonted a man like me A man to teach you things Show you … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – It’s all geek to me!

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt, all geek (and proud!) I watched him across the playground Always on his own, his mind far away He didn’t engage with anyone School must have been a nightmare. Around the school corridors you’d see him Walking … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Something Stupid

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt time for a bit of humour. His first night of stand-up Should have been his first night of sit down Not one joke reached his audience Not a titter did he earn The deathly silence was too much. … Continue reading →

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