Category Archives: Poetry

Photo Challenge # 288 – Triggers

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Michael

There again, the tremors begin Triggers. The haunting lyrics running in her head Take her back Locked in the room Bread and water lights out Darkness surrounding, The sense of someone sitting near The need for silence when the noises … Continue reading →

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What do you see- Prompt # 1 – Leo the Dragon

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Michael

It came as a surprise at first. A rustling in the corner. Sounds of paper being pushed around. Then a head appeared, and we thought what a cute little lizard. But it was more than cute. It had a curiosity … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 286 – The Meteorite.

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google images Spectacular That’s what it was The night the heavens lit up. Some claimed it was the end of the world They fell to their knees Urging everyone to follow. Others saw it for what it was The … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #284 – A Boy and His Lego. See

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Michael

Image: -Google Images Lego, you have to love it. The small boy with the wild and vivid imagination Sits on the floor He pulls out his box of Lego pieces He starts his construction. Piece after piece he joins In … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Ugly Words” – Consequences.

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Michael

The words stream from your mouth Vitriol with no limit Spewing forth, a vomit contaminating me, Shredding my self-esteem Shattering any speck of dignity. The stench of the attack Cuts me to the core Leaving me a hollowed husk. I … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #282 – In the Corner

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google Images It’s there trying its best to look inconspicuous But like the elephant in the room It’s there, hiding in the corner. It’s easy to look beyond it. Around it, polite conversation goes on Ignoring it is the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #151 – Desolation

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Broken Glass Ash  Glimmer Swell  Sleeve  Sanctuary  Bark  Giggle  Skin  Cumulus Clouds  Harmony Sweep Everything seemed to be pitted against us. The broken glass at our feet. The ash from the bushfires. There was barely a glimmer … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Terrible Poetry Contest – The Garage Sale

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Michael

Tables roughly set, All the junk I can find Set out haphazardly A mad woman’s breakfast, you might say. At dawn, they begin to assemble The junk dealers, predators Looking for a free bargain, If they can get it. Haggling … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #281 – Max

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google Images Max was happiest when surrounded by company. It was evident when you arrived home He would excitedly race around the house, Up and down the stairs Stopping momentarily to sniff your leg, Happy there was no other … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #279 – Visiting the Blue Planet

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Michael

Image: – Tom Blachford It seemed a good idea At the time. Folklore spoke of a distant blue planet Three suns beyond the fourth last one. Now it was in their grasp. One looked at the other Sensing fame and … Continue reading →

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