Category Archives: Poetry

Hump Day Poetry – Week 14 – Tedium

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Why does lunchtime Wednesday Alter my thoughts from work to the weekend? I stay focused until that time. I then wander into fantasyland The weekend prospects of party Of relaxing, of friends, of dinners. By rights I should stay on … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Open a new door with me – The Door To Tomorrow

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Today’s Poetics, let’s write a poem that reflects the idea of doors. I hear the knocking It’s from so far away. I want to get there Open it wide Invite you in, But right now the door Weighs heavily on … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #13 – Walking

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Michael

Today’s task to write a compact (not more than three paragraphs) haibun inspired by the concept of walking. Outside this morning it is windy, the first strong winds of the season. We are heading out of autumn and towards winter … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Books

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt – books. They sit upon my shelves Repositories of knowledge Escapes into fantasy Rollicking tales of adventure Calming tomes of meditation. They are part of my life From childhood I buried myself Inside the words of great … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompts – Water Worlds

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt provide us a watery tale.   I dive in deep It’s wet wet wet. The shock of the cold Forces me to suck in my breath. Opening my eyes I take in this wondrous watery world Seeing … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Date Night! – Getting Ready

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt a bit of dating   Nerves abound. It’s a date. With a real woman. I’m beside myself with excitement, And a bag of nerves at the same time. What to wear? Where to take her? Thankfully she … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 13 – The Principal

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Michael

It’s three in the afternoon At the end of a long day. Demands getting greater Staff not complying Students breaking out Parents constant complaining. He contemplates his office clock Another twenty minutes he thinks Then the hordes will rush out … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Skeletons in the Closet – Great Uncle Bill

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Michael

#maydays prompt its time for that age old family discussion of skeletons in the closet. Mum screamed we all came running There at her feet lay Great Uncle Bill. At least the skeleton she explained Was all that remained of … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Odds are on – The Last Bread Basket

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt how about a bit of competition. I’m in the supermarket minding my own business My son sits in the trolley counting jellybeans. My archenemy Roger Bent comes up beside me His young son Snotface I call him … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #157 “Collage 22” – Wistful Girl

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Michael

Wistful girl Lies in her bed Thoughts a million miles away. She sees him standing there Lingering in the distance. She knows him so well Welcomes him in her every day. For a second she remembers his touch Her impish … Continue reading →

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