Category Archives: Poetry

Photo Challenge #20 “Time Goes By Like A Train”

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Michael

Image by: Julie-de-Waroquier@DeviantArt Relentless comes to mind It flashes past, flies by at times. I check the timetable and to my dismay It is, as I feared. Hard times, the Misery Express runs on the hour Happiness is always leaving … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar ~ FormForAll: Paradelles

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Michael

Train tracks ratatatat, the journey south began Train tracks ratatatat, the journey south began Collected a mate resplendent in red and conversation Collected a mate resplendent in red and conversation Tracks red in conversation, train south ratatatat, Mate began the … Continue reading →

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Poem 130 – Can it get any worse?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Michael

The pain is far greater than the meds. The meds give me the worst side effects All together I’m slowing unravelling Can it get any worse?   I lie in what was once my bed It’s now become a torturers … Continue reading →

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Poetics on DMT – Dreamlike

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Michael

Images confused, confusing Known locations, some mysterious People flit in and out, Childhood neighbours with string nipples Past students appear as if I should know. So much instantly forgotten. I wade, against a raging torrent Watched by wondrous watchers Why … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #19 “While You Were Sleeping”

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Michael

Artist: Martin Stranka   While you were sleeping we had such fun. My friends those groupies who follow me round Came traipsing over, to sip your champagne Raided your wine cellar, your reds are divine Before we tired of that … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #18 – Villain – Who Calls Me Fool?

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Michael

He has passed me over Taken from me what is rightfully mine. I have stood loyally beside him in battle We have won many victories I deserve better. This slap stings but my sting will be greater. Why has he … Continue reading →

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Poem 129 – Normal Service Resumed….

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Michael

Normal service to be resumed. I heard the words Rejoiced in the renewal of contact Not all was lost A few crossed wires A short circuit avoided. So we shall limp on Destination still foggy But soon the sun Will … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Time and Time Again

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Michael

You had to pick today to show up An untimely time if you’ll pardon the pun. As I awoke this morning I saw my share ebbing away, I need more but I can’t buy it. Fate has I believe Stepped … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #18 “Strings Attached”

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Michael

Image by: Kiyo Murakami   Strings attached Apply within No reference needed. Come as you are.   Can you get me…… Run here Fetch that Now?   You are a compliant chappie Always close at hand To jump at each … Continue reading →

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Prompt #64 “Ya’aburnee” – Past Routine

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Michael

Ya’aburnee: Both morbid and beautiful at once, this incantatory word means “You bury me,” a declaration of one’s hope that they’ll die before another person because of how difficult it would be to live without them.   I stand looking … Continue reading →

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