Category Archives: Poetry

Photo Challenge 11 “Fever by You” – I Heard You Call

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Michael

Despair comes to mind Cast into a pit of loneliness Left to wallow In a mire of my own excrement. Self inflicted I was told Deserving of nothing A pitiless, Laughing stock, A herald of shame. I had become content … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 33 – Twelve Lines Long – Arrival

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Michael

You came across the great divide riding proudly upon a silver stallion You could have thought you would have made it this far I stood there all nerves and expectation, waiting for you A thought came to me that you … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight – May 2014 – I Wonder

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Michael

I wonder what it would be like to: Not see the sunrise Not hear the bird’s avian chorus Not taste a fresh grown strawberry Not touch the brow of a newborn babe.   I wonder what it would be like … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 31 – Apology

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Michael

I watched you from a far Safe in my haven, my comfort zone I knew you needed help but I looked the other way. I know I could have done more but I didn’t I watched you fumble, stumble, fall … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 30 – Screensaver – Ode To a Faithful Friend

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Michael

I remember you dear friend You served me well Never once did you let me down.   I look on you daily, your image always with me The days spent in welcome climes Working, playing, creating, rehearsing.   You carried … Continue reading →

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Meeting the bar – the haibun – Meeting

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Michael

I am standing watching you. I see the hesitation, the coyness of your person, you are apprehensive I can see that. I am contemplating how I can make this easier for you. You have travelled far to get to this … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 29 – Questions – Do I Know You?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Michael

Do I know you? What makes you think that? Weren’t you at school with me? What school would that be? Did you go to St Catherine’s? Are you the girl who read all the time and woped class? You knew … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 28 – Time Difference – Living in the Future

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Michael

I found my friend was ready for bed I said good night thinking it was odd That at 3PM you would go to bed. It’s the 18-hour time difference You see, I’m out of kilter with so many You’d think … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 27 – Your 100th Birthday

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Michael

My dear friends, I am happy you were able to attend tonight Its not everyday one gets to be one hundred years old. My children have come from around the world With their children and their children again. All up … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 26 – Modern fairy-tale

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Michael

Maisie can you run over to Grandmas? I promised her cakes with chocolate and cream. She has a visitor coming in for tea She is so old she can’t get around.   Grandma is aging, her sight is not good … Continue reading →

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