Category Archives: Poetry

Photo Challenge #54, March 31, 2015 – The Calm

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Michael

Image Credits: Holunder @ Deviantart.com Can you feel it? The calm. Can you sense it? The serenity. Can you see it? The tranquillity. Can you taste it? The delicious placidity. You rail against the world You kick and struggle Disagreeable … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #53, March 24, 2015 – Microcosm

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Michael

Image Credit:  Caleb I held you in my hand Felt the passing of an age. Closed. Sheltered Alone. Footsteps upon a far off shore Could they have been yours? A lover Desolate In despair? A microcosm captured forever A story … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #99 “Vernalagnia” March 22, 2015 – My Words

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Michael

Vernalagnia is the romantic mood heralded by spring. Flowers in bloom, the opening of the chrysalis, reproduction cycles, sunshine and downpour, renewal Write for me my love For spring has sprung The trees are flush with blossom My heart beats … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #98 “Fast Car” March 15, 2015 – Pushbike

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Michael

I only have an old pushbike A rusty one, a bit like me Seen better days But it still works A bit like me. We rode it up and we rode it down We were attached, once we were, Just … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #51 – Dark Rituals – March 10, 2015 – Released

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Michael

Image: Laura Makabresku Strapped down Around me is a hum, It is gathering volume I cannot see but what is above me. A million stars twinkle as if The universe is at peace. My heart thumps I feel beads of … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #50 -Twister– March 3, 2015 – There’s a Twister

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Michael

Image: Keiko McCartney There’s talk of a twister Yeah, yeah, yeah There’s a twister around the corner Panic, panic, panic There’s a twister in our street Fear, fear, fear There’s a twister near our house Brace, brace, brace There’s a … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt # 95 – Phantasmagoria – February 22, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Michael

There’s a couple next door Young and newly married They sing each morning They are as most would expect Devoted, in love The most perfect of neighbours. I watch as the woman Young and beautiful Collects herbs and produce from … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Mothers

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Michael

Hi Mum I cleaned out the old cupboard today The one where stuff from over the years Has been had been dumped and forgotten. In an old Sunbeam iron box I found your sympathy cards Stored away but not forgotten … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Celebrate

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Michael

It was said I should celebrate today There are so many reasons to do so. My gender, yes I am male I have two muses, so lucky me. I have been lauded today “You and your ego Should be having … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Photo Prompt #47 – February 10 – I See You All Around Me

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Michael

Image: Catrin Welz-Stein I see you all around me The winter snow never chills me As once it did. You take me into your arms Guarding against the cold You are shelter and nurture. I see you all around me … Continue reading →

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