Category Archives: Poetry

#Maydays Prompt – Paths

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt features the word “Path”. The path to Nowhere was a rugged one All down hill with so many obstacles Treacherous declines, rocky outcrops Times when danger loomed large Life and death events. Though when you reach Nowhere … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 15 – The Retirement Medal

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Michael

The retirement medal never arrived A small non-descript piece of metal Symbolising a career long spent. He asked why? His boss said she’d inquire Thought he should have long received it. He waited weeks, months, no word. He made his … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Beauty is in the hand of the penholder

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Michael

There were tears in your eyes Spilling down your face as you Were told of the enormity of the problem. Your love, the one you nurtured Was unwell and you knew It was time to say farewell. You have always … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Flying without Wings

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt may your character take a flight, a fall or a leap (real or metaphorical). It wasn’t a matter of taking to the skies But one of confidence and belief Of knowing you could fly Achieve the height Most … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Battlestations

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt it’s time to capture an epic battle. The adversaries eyed each other off across the battlefield It was going to be epic, it was going to long Both sides fancied themselves They came with determination and purpose … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #159 “Collage 23” – Sal

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Michael

It had been the best of times And was now the worst of times. Our idyll life had been shattered With what was a tentative knock Ten PM on the front door. The nervous troubled young police woman Whose presence … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is Art

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael

I watch as lines are drawn Criss-crossing on the concrete floor Mesmerising at first A jumble it appears of thoughts Of ideas going nowhere. This is the first of this kind Previous murals being on walls Where standing was the … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #42: “Rattle that Lock” by David Gilmour – Knocking on Heaven’s Door

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1v7hXEQhsQ   The sinner stood at the gates of heaven. They stayed shut despite his constant rattling. He pressed the buzzer, No reply He called, he yelled, he threatened Today there was no entry. He was not a patient waiter. … Continue reading →

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Open Link Night # 172 – Word Market

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael

There was a man who went to the Sunday word market He ventured for the first time Among poets and wordsmiths. He trod cautiously feeling out of his depth For here were academics, learned and wise people All vying for … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Space Walk – Step Back

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Michael

‘Step back,’ she cries ‘You’re crowding me I need room to breathe.’ She stands against the wall Her eyes focused on me. I see the sense of desperation in her Her need to keep me at bay, As maybe I … Continue reading →

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