Category Archives: Poetry

Tale Weaver’s Prompt # 31 – The Light

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Michael

Today we have been asked to write about the things that illuminate you, guide you home, which are often out of your control, your reach or are simply the way they are since you know of yourself. Write about those … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Good News, Bad News, Your News! – It’s All Good.

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Michael

In my yard Mowing, walking, enjoying They flit about Agitated parents Continuously chirping Never sitting still I wonder what’s bugging them? Then I see Three babies Sharing a nest Built upon my neighbour’s clothesline. Sitting precariously Exposed Vulnerable. As parents … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – October 21st 2014 – Woman and Child

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Michael

Image by Anja Partin The mother and child looked at me across the wasteland between them and me. The autumn leaves swirled around her ankles, the child cling desperately to her mother. The mothers bare feet shuffle amount the leaves, … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #31 “Liberty” – You Have Rights

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Michael

Image: Catrin Welz Stein You have rights Freedoms to exercise Stop jumping to his beck and call He is hardly Godlike. His proclamations self serving His actions despicable. A poor desperate bastard In need of a good whipping. I have … Continue reading →

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Prompt #77 “Quotes by Oscar Wilde” – Not An Easy Life.

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Michael

I have chosen this quote as the basis of my contribution: “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” It’s not an easy life. It never was. It never will be. From my … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – October 14th 2014 – Mudds Farm

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Michael

I have stood so often at my back fence staring out over the fields behind me in wonder at the skill and ability of the family who have farmed this patch of land for all the years of my life. … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Under the Influence of Music

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Michael

It was part of every day Songs of the time Blaring out A first turntable 45’s gifted Buddy Holly Raving On. My words shaped to music Several plays called ‘musicals’. Melodies some borrowed Most original Captivated me. Year long lasting … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #30 “Crashing Cranes”

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Michael

Image: John Alunan Do you take this………. I do. Do you promise to love, honour and……… I do. Vows. Sacred vows. I made them My commitment. I cherished you Revered you Lived my life in your shadow So enamoured was … Continue reading →

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SoCS October 11/14

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Michael

the letter “s.”   Image Alexa Meade Scrumptiously sexual That’s how I saw her Heels that gave her An elevation she didn’t enjoy out of them A skirt that flattered her aging thighs A bra I am sure was earning … Continue reading →

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Verbal cubism and tender buttons – Meeting the Bar- Only the Lonely

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Michael

Words falling Floating away Grab one At least The yellow The red Fondle the fuchsia Three sticks are better than two Three arms Play Naughty Career choices. A ramble is better than a stroll Purple impresses Stains Putrefies Take hold … Continue reading →

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