Category Archives: Poetry

Thursday photo prompt: Frozen #writephoto

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Michael

She stood beside the creek and looking down, Shivered and drew her wrap tighter around her chilled self. She’d walked out earlier that morning Now she wondered the irony of her present situation. Their argument had been about her being … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #278 – Being Cool.

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google Images (Original source unknown) Twice today I was asked my age But I stayed cool. I was tempted to lie But I stayed cool. On both occasions, blood was involved But I stayed cool. My mouth opened to … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #277 – Looking Up

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Michael

Image: – Jovana Rikalo It’s a long way, isn’t it? A long way. Are they real do you think or are they an illusion? Oh, they are real. Can they be so many? I read the other day that what … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #276 – A Perfect Park

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Michael

Image: David Kovalenko It appeared from above, an amazing feat of parking. Nestled snuggly between the trees As if dropped strategically into place. The vegetation had stepped back, swaying out of the way Making a space, welcoming it to earth. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #270 – Paper Planes

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Michael

Image: Gabriel Isak When she felt alone She went to a place where she could be. Watch the small boys below her on the sand Throwing paper planes, Squealing with delight When they actually flew. To her, they represented what … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Terrible Poetry Contest – Make Rats Great Again

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Michael

The Topic is small rodents’ opinions on political policies. The rat’s attack on the opposition was frightening, He stood upon his soapbox Promising everything to everyone. The mice gathered at his feet Stood aghast with disgust ‘The guys a liar,’ they … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #269 – Hurry On

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Michael

Image: – Malina Rose “Come fly with me,” she said “I’ll take you places you never imagined. Just come this way.” Off she floated and I found myself Likewise floating along the pathway. She seemed in such a hurry I … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #268 – Alice Munns

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Michael

Alice Munns is up early, She’s out in her garden Tending to the many plants, she fosters. Each is known to her, She chats away to them Encouraging, singing at times. Alice Munns is proud of her garden Her blooms … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #90 – Compromise

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Michael

“I’ll show you mine if you show me yours?” We were six years old at the time. “Is that it?” I exclaimed after she’d dropped her pants. “Is that it?” she retorted upon seeing what I had to offer. Boy … Continue reading →

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What do you See? June 4/2019 – I Love him Dad!

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Michael

“I didn’t dad, I didn’t, I was just sitting in the moonlight There’s no harm in sitting here is there? I placed this rug down so I wouldn’t get a chill And it’s such a beautiful night dad I even … Continue reading →

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