Category Archives: Poetry

Poetics – Writing to the Art of Danny Gregory – A Mouthful of Onion.

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Michael

Image: Danny Gregory Life comes with challenges Youth, health, learning, Age, no energy, death. So much is promised, The world is your oyster Its there for the taking. But taking is easier said than done. What if circumstance prevents Youth, … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” February – This is Us

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Michael

Dawn is breaking The morning light seeps through the gloom Illuminating the place we are in. I look at you, Asleep in my bed. I listen to your breathing Watch your face, your eyes aflutter in dreams. Are you in … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Be Opinionated

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Michael

I’m pleased you’re home early Come here my love Have I got something for you. We fit so well together It might be chemistry But you know I’m good; Talk about longer lasting sex baby. I’m bigger, better With stamina … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Do What You Love

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Michael

Five thirty, still dark First light is another thirty minutes. Then it’s out the door. My morning walk I love this time of day I love what the walk does for me. It’s down the street, Past the houses of … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Love Thyself – Come Walk With Me

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

Come Walk with me Leave those demons Who haunt your day and night Let them wallow in your absence. Come Walk with me Take my strong hand You are safe, the past vanquished Feel the break wash over us along … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #46 – Cumulus Fields – Hope

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

Image: Kylli Sparre Another day, blazing sun The dry continues, Hope is fading. Financial ruin stares us in the face. Already neighbours have sold up, Depression and despair Dreaded words on so many lips As we watch others go under. … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” – Waking

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

This week’s topic is “Love, in General”. I watch as you glide through the door As if you are floating across the room Your presence creates a spectacle Heads turn, tongues wag Radiant, stunning, becoming. Inside I smile, for you … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #45 – Lily Pad – January 27, 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Michael

Image: Kylli Sparre You thought you could silence me? Such a dreamer. Even in death I will be heard. See me, Hear me No longer the cruel Heartless bitch you saw. I am afloat Reinvigorated Basking on a pond of … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt # 91 – Alone Time – January 25, 2015 – A Life Alone

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Michael

I’ve never found being alone an issue: My constant companion. For me alone is normal, I am the second child of four I am different, Connecting doesn’t come easy. Even in marriage surrounded by children Loneliness was an issue. You … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt: Create A Monster – My Monster

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Michael

Play scary monsters, scary monsters I heard my students chorus. They all line up I issue the challenge Frighten me, come do your worst. Contortions, screams, twisted faces Some crawl while attempting to growl Some rush straight at me Eyes … Continue reading →

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