Category Archives: Poetry

Photo Challenge #75, Trapped, August 25, 2015 – At Great Cost

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Michael

Image: vishstudio I awoke Sweat pouring from my brow The dream was so real A nightmare? Driving down a road Enjoying the vista It never occurred to me Disaster beckoned. Not watching the malevolence Circling me Unaware and naïve I … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #121 “NoEnd House Part 4″ – Remember when…

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Michael

The kids quickly called it the ghost room What was once the lounge room The family meeting place Where we sat around the fire on winter nights Listening to each others stories Celebrating the joy of Christmas Birthdays and gatherings … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #74, Mortal, August 18, 2015 – Tell Tale Evidence

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Michael

Image: – cannedimagination.tumblr.com The first time hitting the wall shocked me The second time hitting the wall stunned me The third time hitting the wall I knew I was in trouble. I have never known such anger Even though ire … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #120 “Collage 4″ – Take it or…

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Michael

‘The raven himself is hoarse That croaks the fatal entrance of….’ ** But it’s no king this time Whose life is in danger But any of you who venture through my door. I’ve seen the despair of those who loved … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #4 “Queen of the Night” from The Magic Flute by Mozart – The Girl and The Boy

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Michael

This week we are asked to use Mozart’s ‘Queen of the Night’s ‘aria from “The Magic Flute” as the basis for a piece of writing. The girl looked up from her screen She’d written another thousand words Once again tears … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #73, Crowned, August 11, 2015 – Inclines with no Declines

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Michael

Image: – Natalia Drepina Today I breathed The down is not so rapid The up not so harrowing There’s a chance of progress The stream’s not flowing so swiftly Making headway is possible A step at a time Day by … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #72, Verge, August 4, 2015 – A Step Back

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Michael

Image: – Alexandre Deschaumes Turmoil, terror, turbulent I know you are standing at this point Looking down Trembling, torn and terrified. Below is a abyss One neither of us wants you In any way to embrace; For the way back … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales Sunday, August 2, 2015 Mag 281 – Earth Child

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Michael

The earth child looked up Saw in my eyes Wonder and mystery. She placed her hand on mine For a second she paused Then grabbing a finger Set off into the forest Around us animals stood and gazed A badger … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #118 “Collage 3″ – Finding Your Place

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Michael

The word was to build a fort A place to huddle together Against the storm raging around us. You wanted to sit at my fence To view the native flora Those flannel flowers you so admired. Each day I hear … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #1 “Saint Lawrence River” – Inner Struggle

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt is based on the above song by David Usher. There comes a morning when a lie Surfaces its ugly head Infiltrates my mind Everything is pretence. Around me people I thought friends Laugh loudly I told you … Continue reading →

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