Category Archives: Poetry

Poetry Prompt 25 – Extended Metaphor – Enigma

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Michael

I am my own enigma. I always have been. I struggle to be ‘normal, I know I am not as other men For I don’t behave as others I stand apart and I am ok with that. My son has … Continue reading →

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Prompt 57 Shock and A Seething Rise To Vengeance – Malevolence

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Michael

You led me a merry dance, For nigh on twenty years, you kept at it. Even when it was over Like a hand from the grave You actively pursued me Dragging me deeper Into the morass of your world Doing … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 23 – One Word Title – Remember

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Michael

Remember my boy we are all very different We will not all write with the same pen as you For how deadly boring would that be?   Remember you will grow up, some days from now And discover new ways … Continue reading →

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Poem 121 – Poetry Confuses Me

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Michael

My poetry is lacking It’s confusing I know it is. I struggle with form I toil with rhyme I’m so lost most of the time. As for metaphor I am a rabbit caught in headlights. Similes I’m just as puzzled … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 21 – Strip Tease! – Mona’s Night In.

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Michael

Mona Moisey was on her last legs She had tried so often to interest Harry The man she loved and had wanted to marry.   She knew she was never to be Miss World But she had within her much … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 20 – How We Met

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Michael

Cats as I recall Mysterious house Naïve boys who became men A story we embraced The fun of the chase Where to next? Will you? Do you want? Ideas, no luck Yes there’s one Lets do that. Initial nerves Hesitant … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #9 “Lotus Song” – Miracle

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Michael

A dream Became months, Then weeks Now days I await your rising For so long we wondered Do you have it in you? Will you grace us with your presence? Come crawling from your cocoon Enfolding us once again in … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 19 – Rhyme and Reason – How to Create an Underclass

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Michael

Last week I watched you, dear Treasurer Play with the lives of the poor As you showed them the door To a new poverty never seen before.   I had to endure your words Get out of your seat and … Continue reading →

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Prompt 56 “Indescribable Frustration” – The Final Year

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Michael

Sit I say We meet again You understand why you are here ‘Yes,’ you say ‘My work?’ Yes or rather your lack of any. You are not achieving, getting nowhere For a boy of your intelligence I cannot understand your … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 18 – Admiration Acrostic – Indian Girl

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Michael

I stand in awe of your intelligence, your heritage, your beliefs Now I have seen your passion and your generosity Daily I see you reach out with compassion to others I read your words, so erudite, so profound And in … Continue reading →

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