Category Archives: Poetry

Poetics – Fantasia – When the Weeds Conspire

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

On days when I’m not at my best I feel the urge to step outside Breath in the air Look at my garden Proclaim to every weed: “Today is your day.” They roam willy-nilly A law unto themselves. I have … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 12 – Seriously Silly

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, take on one (or both) of the following prompts: Write a serious poem. Or… Write a silly poem.   Seriously? Are you for real? That is just plain silly.   My Grandma was a serious woman She … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #108 – Making me Whole

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

Image: Albert Finch I arrive home A long day no excuses Its always work work work. I’m tired, I’m cranky, I know you will be upset at yet another late night. A note on the kitchen table says: “Dinner in … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 11 – In My Defense.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a defensive poem. I protest innocence I wasn’t even there I was somewhere else In a woman’s arms Loving and being loved I couldn’t have done it It’s not my style. I dispute the video evidence … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 10 – Black Dog

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, pick an emotion, make it the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. When he was happy he laughed to split his sides When he wasn’t he was glum as the darkest day.   One … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 9 – Obscene Lullaby

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a hide out poem “Coming ready or not!” The words aren’t shouted But whispered. Their lilt I know The tone familiar The intimation terrifying. Outside is dark The world is asleep My innocence stolen. The creak … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Spring is the time of land’s awakening

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Michael

I don’t long for spring right now. For me the cool of the approaching winter Is relief from our long hot summer. I live opposite you in your spring. For me its cool nights and blankets Days where the air … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #37 “Burn” by Ellie Goulding – Old Man

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyEd0aKWZE Old man sitting on the side of the road Watches bewildered as the world goes by He doesn’t get it but he does care That this world is not, the one he once knew. He chews on some bark, … Continue reading →

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SoCS April 9/16 – ha

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Michael

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Hahahahahahahahaahahhahaahhaaha I can’t help it, I can’t stop, its so, so, so, Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Hahahahahahahahaahahhahaahhaaha Please forgive me but you have to see it.. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Hahahahahahahahaahahhahaahhaaha From where I’m standing, it’s the….. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Hahahahahahahahaahahhahaahhaaha Funniest thing you ever saw, oh … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 8 – Doodle Poem

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a doodle poem. It’s the aimless meandering My mind goes through when Trouble Strife Romance Rabbiting Prattling Take hold and my thoughts go To this tangent Then another. Daughter is in trouble Tears and fears. People … Continue reading →

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