Category Archives: Poetry

Haibun Thinking – January 20th 2015 – Mr Franklin

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Michael

Image: Ben Franklin by Jules Paige I have travelled half a world to stand here. Left behind my steamy summer for this freezing winter. But rugged up against the cold I have longed for this day to look up at … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 44 – Sleeping Ship – January 20, 2015 – Josie’s Funeral.

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Michael

Image: Kirsty Mitchell At Josie’s funeral there wasn’t a lot said Among the tight knit circle of friends There were whispers, rumours, gossip Every possible speculation For no one was saying anything out loud. She’d been found reposed in a … Continue reading →

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Poem Tryouts: Foggy Went a Courting – My Soul

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Michael

1] Recall a time of fog you remember It wasn’t a pea souper But it might have been. You find yourself on the pavement Disorientated Alone No visible landmark. Yesterday you had been in love Courting Planning Ever hopeful. Today … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – January 13th 2015

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Michael

LITERARY QUOTE “…you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” (Stephen King – On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft)   The writing class gathered for the last time as the special guest took to … Continue reading →

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Serene in Blue – Photo Prompt #43 – January 13, 2015 – A Vision

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Michael

Image: Lavinialeyna Deviant Art (Renee Boynton artwork ) Across the seas you came A lost and forlorn waif Calling my name You clung to me Stories told Heads together, tears shed. A lost child an urchin searching With memories horrific Experiences … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tryouts: Where Were You When?

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Michael

News 24 is on An afternoons catch up on world events Becomes shattered There has been an incident at the game. A player has been struck This time it’s fatal. I watch A rearing ball Strike him in the neck. … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – January 6th 2015 – Traveller

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Michael

Image: Arthur Browne. Standing in the town square and I am exhausted. It’s been a long day. Up early with my partner urging to get up as there was so much to see and tomorrow is our last day. But … Continue reading →

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Mångata – Writing Prompt # 88 – January 4, 2015 – Reflections

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Michael

Mångata is a Swedish word for the glimmering, road-like reflection that the moon creates on water. Its midnight At last they are asleep Our first day on holiday, The summer heat has exhausted us all. Children sleep resting for tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Challenge 2015 Week 1: Reflections on a Window

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Michael

Image: The Visitor by Janet Mayled Week one’s prompt: Reflections on a Window. From the driveway you are indistinguishable. Closer and I see you Scars Wounds A discernible limp The path is steep You labour the final steps I watch, … Continue reading →

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Prophetess (Tale Weaver) – The Cards

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Michael

Image: “Prophetess” by Alphonse Mucha. Madame Pulver stares over her glasses ‘The cards,’ she says, ‘the cards.’ She sighs as her eyes take in The revelation before her. ‘Oh no, oh dear.’ CONFLICT The word echoes round the room Cements … Continue reading →

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