Category Archives: Poetry

Writing Prompt #161 “Collage 24” – What if?

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Michael

Quote s above: “Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith.” You question, and so rightly so. What if you say, what if and why not? You don’t want to be wading upstream You want to know Where … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Good Madness

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt include a dream, magic or good madness I wandered in a haze for so long My fantasies just that. Illusions of a life unattainable, Until you came along. You with your unique magic Entrancing me each day. … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Rain showers my spirit and waters my Soul

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Michael

This week we are asked to: pen down your deepest feelings regarding the subject of rain. I awaken on a shivery morning The rain echoes against the iron roof Reminding me to nestle longer. Its cold out, stay and snuggle. … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight #173 – The World’s Best Poet

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Michael

I met the world’s best poet A small diminutive woman Hair greying at the temples A sparkle and glint in her eye Full of sass and determination.   She was not one for accolades She saw life as a series … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Secret Sharing

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt it’s time to share a secret. Once upon a time A small boy was given a secret Told to hide and protect For revelation would take it away. He held it firmly to his chest, After all … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Happiness in your flaws

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt find happiness in your flaws. His multitudinous flaws Stood out like dogs balls. It was a veritable litany of faults. This marriage report read: Failed husband Failed lover Failed parent. His work report read: Barely efficient Barely … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #114 – We Wondered

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Michael

Image: Adam Hague   Was it your scream I heard? Was it in fear, in wonder? A cry of disbelief? A cry of rejoicing?   You said you sounded like a banshee At your feet was a snake in the … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Interesting Times

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt: A time which is most interesting to you? Its early morning The sun is on the horizon. A soft light filters through the curtains. Outside the avian chorus Sings joyously in unison Their own song of the … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights: Imperfection is Beautiful

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Michael

I am the sum of my imperfections Every flaw and fault makes me The character I am Gives rise to the belief It’s why women run from me.   I am not social, neither drink nor smoke I am the … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #43: “Someday We’ll Linger” by Gaelynn Lea – Love Screeches!

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb1oCjiIu9M   Love screeches! Did you know that? It reaches into your very soul It twists and turns inside Making you its plaything. But you play, I know I’ve seen you Watched it tickle your fancy Felt you gasping, craving … Continue reading →

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