Category Archives: Poetry

Poetics: Take a leap with Cheryl Kellar – Dressed Up

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Michael

All dressed up nowhere to go. Looking the part in expensive attire Carefully selected to look the part Fitting like a glove, feeling good.   Its day break, deep breath, I’m ready It’s taken some internal psyching Putting one foot … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #6 “The Moon Garden” – Springtime

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Michael

Springtime Flowering shrubs Beneath a full moon Nature awakens within us.   A time of renewal As winter chills drift away New growth, new life Blossoms flourish, as do we.   The dankness, the damp, the cold Fall behind, as … Continue reading →

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Bastet’s Shadorma Photo Prompt #5 – Stepping Out

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Michael

From darkness Into your light Magical Mystery A step into the future I cannot wait.   Cats Four boys Our open door Five thousand steps later This.   Brightness Excitement awaits Tomorrow So soon Journey to create a life An … Continue reading →

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Poetic journalism – “dagsvers” – Social Event of the Year.

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Michael

Today the focus was on our tiny bush town As many gather from miles around Whellabarraback’s night of nights Shall outdo all others in every might. So dust off your finery, your Sunday best Polish and spit upon your family … Continue reading →

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POETICS: Rhythm of the road – Terms End

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s a regular occurrence Terms end Load the car Head north. Into the night we drive Hoping kids will sleep Counting landmarks Relief as I see emerging The lights of the city But still hours to go. A child cries, … Continue reading →

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Poem 117 – Bringing Up Daughters

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Michael

I have three daughters, each very different But oh so close, as I have discovered There is not a thing I could do or say That they don’t communicate to each other. I was like every father, protective and wary … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 14 – New Horizons

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Michael

Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .”” — C.S. Lewis (The Four Loves)   I am struck dumb at the realisation that … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #5 “Paper Train” – Burden

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Michael

My load is huge, heavy, tedious I’ve dragged it Miles now No! A lifetime. Bits fly off Discarded Redundant I watch them dropping away Sad old burden Where ever I go.   Not everything is baggage My books contain my … Continue reading →

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Poem 116 – Easter

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Michael

The special time of year Of renewal and regrowth Of autumn shades down under Cool and pleasant evenings.   Family time, getting together A trip north, Grandson baptised His mum also immersed into the faith Several hours of prayer and … Continue reading →

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Bastet’s Shadorma Photo Prompt #4 – April 20, 2014 – Easter Moon

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Michael

A shadorma is composed of six non-rhyming lines (sestina or sextet) and the syllable pattern is 3-5-3-3-7-5.    Full moon Out of the darkness Mystery Intriguing Marking the Easter season Illuminating.  Written for:  http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/04/19/bastets-shadorma-photo-prompt-4-april-20-2014/      

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