Category Archives: Poetry

Haibun Thinking – December 23rd 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Michael

Image: Vincent Van Gogh – Starry Night It was that moment when I was standing on the edge that I began to think about the universe and my place in it. I reflected for some time before arriving at the … Continue reading →

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Lighthouse in a Bottle – Photo Prompt #41 – December 30, 2014 – Jagged Memories.

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Michael

Image: Byron Bay Lighthouse Laurie Smith Jagged memories are what I have My life a series of non-events. Holidays spent on sublime coastlines Beaches with beckoning vistas Seductive moments when eyes met eyes The possibility of the impossible. When far … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp – Writing Prompt # 87 December 28, 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Michael

The camp director sat back High above the camping ground Rubbed his hands with glee As he viewed the list With every child’s name. All that sugar and spice And all things nice Mixed together with the Sticks and snails … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #40 – December 23, 2014 – The Goal

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Michael

Image: Manuel Rodriguez Sanchez In any life long pursuit it’s the last bit that is often the hardest. Getting the writing done. The editing. The endless rewrites. Maintaining belief that what you are doing is worthwhile That you have an … Continue reading →

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Inadequately Defined – Writing Prompt #86 – December 21, 2014 – Uncle John

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Michael

Uncle John was the most whimsical of men He laughed a lot He saw the funny side of so much Nothing appeared to get him down He was indeed a happy chappy. But he had a dark side A side … Continue reading →

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Open Link Night ~ December 2014 – The Night Before

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Michael

It was the night before the night before, Around the house there was movement a plenty For the year had drawn to a tired old end We sat back and reflected, fine wine in our hand.   The children had … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – December 16th 2014 – A First Trip

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Photo supplied by Terry Shepherd My first trip away from the safe shores of home has taken me to this place. Standing now looking across the water my wonder extends to questions. How many adventurers sailed to this place, how … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #39 – Scream by the Pier

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Image: Arno Rafael Minkkinen Christmas Day Celebrations begin at dawn, Children squeal when discovery Reveals surprises Their hearts desire. Mother and father watch Their hearts pounding Proud as each child’s Long sought wish Is realised. Today they go to the … Continue reading →

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The Zoo – Writing Prompt – December 14th 2014 – I Went To The Zoo Once

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Michael

I went to the zoo once It was a Tuesday, in September Not too cold not to hot An ideal day. I wanted to see an elephant, A giraffe A rhinoceros Its hide the thickest you will see. The man … Continue reading →

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MTB – What we’re reading out of books & into them – The Coffee Shop

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Michael

My coffee shop bulges Crowds crush forward Standing ten deep they peer On toes, leaning on shoulders There’s a man there, A woman too. It can’t be can it? Mr Potter? Miss Dorothy? They eye each other over their lattes … Continue reading →

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