Category Archives: Poetry

Poetry Prompt 49 – Banana, Sunshine, Toenail

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Michael

Summer sun calls for you To break on out, Bask in nature’s warmth. You’ve limited time To laze about Feed languidly upon natures bounty Bananas from the Top Banana Plentiful, Tasty Nothing’s as good. Your bare feet dance among the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 48 – The Wrong Response- G’day!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Michael

May I introduce Her Majesty? G’day ya Madge, how’s it goin’ love? The Prime Minister Tony ya dopy bugger How’s it hanging? We like to be outrageous Take the mickey out those We consider being above us in station. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #13 “Three” – We Three

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Michael

Photo – Tom Bagshaw   Three faces have I The innocent The wise The scheming bitch. Innocent self is cute Been told so Playful Love animals Wide eyes to the world Never hurt a fly Nor ever consider such Wise … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 47 – If walls could talk – Wallsy and Morts.

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Michael

It’s good being a wall The stories I could tell. My friend, in fact my bestest friend Mortar, oh I have to admit I’m really stuck over him And it’s a good thing really We are bound to each other. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 46 – Heirloom – Great Grandparents Clock

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Michael

1903, my great grandparents Left their long time home One-time graziers, Parents to four daughters Now aging moved closer to the coast Lived their days out in my house. The clock was a gift from grateful people Why I have … Continue reading →

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Prompt 60 The Rolling Stones – 19th Nervous Breakdown

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Michael

When I first met you I didn’t know the person You’d turn out to be. The need you had for attention At all costs, bugger the expense Dismissive of the demise of those around you. The innocent girl, so I … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 45 – Climbing – Mum?

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Michael

Steady, steady, Hold it hold it Move it a bit closer, closer! NO! Too far! Back, back, back. Hold it, hold it MUM????? What? Why are we doing this? Just shut up, Let me concentrate A bit more I need … Continue reading →

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MTB– Connecting the unconnectable or// join the “young wild” for a bit?

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Michael

You have surprised me You are not as I am accustomed Not once have you called me by name Stupid, ignorant, dumb, irrational Is there something wrong with you? You face betrays your age Your behaviour belies your years How … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 42 – Reprimand

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Michael

You stepped way out of line today. Was it necessary to embarrass me as you did? I was doing as you asked. Why was your action warranted? You stepped into the line I was in, You grabbed me by the … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Your family hiSTORY

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Michael

My family roots are Irish Grew potatoes, the patch is still there Loughrae, so far away now. Life was hard with droughts and famine, My great grandfather went to America Married, we know not what happened to his wife. Fought … Continue reading →

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