Category Archives: Poetry

Word Of The Week (WOW #19) – Quixotic

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Michael

This week’s word is quixotic Meaning:-extremely idealistic -unrealistic and impractical. He built castles in the sky, Because his head was always in the clouds. His desire for far off grandeur Belied the truth behind the man. Too big for his … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt Wednesday #7 – Promises

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a “promise” poem. It could be a promise you keep, or one someone asks you to keep. It could be a promise you make to your future self, or a child, a parent? Promises promises I … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #61, Red, May 19, 2015 – Red Tap Shoes

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Michael

Image: Zvaella When the world ended There was not much to see Cloud, dust, mayhem, chaos, All lined up to take a turn. As we pulled ourselves from the ruin Pushed back the chaos Settled the mayhem Cleared the dust … Continue reading →

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Literary Saturday Prompt #6 – He Watches…

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Michael

This week we are to use the below quote as the basis for a piece of writing. “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” —Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck He looks out the … Continue reading →

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“Words to Write By” Prompt #6 – Azaleas

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Michael

Words to play with: azalea century wine disturbance skirt steal wade habit incompatible illusion My mother grew azaleas Some time in the last century. She’d sit and sip a glass of wine Ignoring the disturbance of birds up above. Her … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #60, Still, May 12, 2015 – Keeping Your Head Above Water

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: -Vampire Zombie Keeping your head above water Is hard on Struggle Street. The kids are killing me What with food, health Forever one of them has a cold It’s always ‘I wanna I wanna…’ I am running and … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #59, Shadow, May 05, 2015

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Michael

You think its him? Indistinguishable. He said he would come? Definitely. But you believe? Always. True to his word? (Nods). A fog rolls in, blankets emerge For the mist brings a cold. You wrap yourself tight For not even the … Continue reading →

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SoCS April 11/15 – Jour

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobster @Mindful Digressions One day soon I will fly away Into northern skies To foreign lands and foreign people I hope it’s you who waves me goodbye I hope it’s you who waves me home. One day soon … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #55, Storm, April 07, 2015 – A Page of Your Mind

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: Kimerajam You didn’t know did you? Clueless. It was common knowledge. So much passed you by As you buried your mind In mindless drivel; So we thought. But you were astute Perceptive Far more than we gave you … Continue reading →

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Poetics : Let’s Write Letters

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Michael

Dear Betrice I guess I should have written To let you know I am ok. It’s been so long Do you even recall my name? My face? My love? I have been journeying Taken so many less travelled paths Learned … Continue reading →

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