Category Archives: Poetry

Photo Challenge #109 – Hold My Hand

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Michael

Image: Murad Osmann   It started off a pleasant jaunt With both showing the way My world your world The magic of discovery. Then you said you had more That I had to trust You’d show the way And taking … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 18 – In the Staffroom

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write an office poem. It’s the hustle bustle The urgency of every decision Piles of requests and orders Referrals from over worked staff The endless paperwork Rising stress and trauma Of deadlines and student reports. I breathe … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #155 “Collage 21” – When a Life Writes Itself

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Michael

When a life writes itself There is no telling Where the next sentence starts Nor where it ends. There is no way of knowing what tomorrow brings Even though inside you want More of what today gave you. So you … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 16 – Vintage On Melbourne

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a poem about (or at) a food establishment. My two youngest in tow We lunched at Vintage on Melbourne. What was once my local general store Is now a café come restaurant Serving superb food In … Continue reading →

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On Popular Demand – Sunshine

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Michael

“Its true you know You are the sunshine in my day.” I say this as we recline in bed. It’s been a long day, family demands Out in the midday sun. You look across and say that is your opinion … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 15 – 8 Words

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a poem with at least four of the following eight words: flat ring lavish vessel paper blacklist gaudy tooth It was her flat one toothed head And her gaudy dress that Marked her as a woman … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #38: “I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran – Phoenix

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yynzP4BPmq4   I see fire. A fire igniting The person you can be. From the cold cinders of a past Beset with confrontation and brutality You rise like a phoenix From the ashes of your life Bright, brilliant and full … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 14 – Time Out

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Michael

Today’s prompt, write a time out poem. Step back, take a breath I need some space You’re all over me. You are so full on I need to take some time, Sit alone, in my room Gather myself and take … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 10 – Man on Bus Stop

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Michael

Out walking with my companion We came across a man on a bus stop. Said man on bus stop stops us Asks me a most unsavoury question. Can he perform a lewd act upon my person? I am momentarily taken … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 13 – The Last Word

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Michael

I’m caught once again. The tirade begins A random word among so many Latched upon as the breaking point. What should be a quick and concise Argument concerning my digression Lasts hours, usually in public places As I listen and … Continue reading →

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