Category Archives: Poetry

Meeting The Bar – DIY – Inventing Your Own Form – Once Upon a Time

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Michael

Once upon a time when I was young The paper came in the mornings My mother made me breakfast.   Presidents and Popes Who won who lost? All on toast.   My days centred around school A mile or so … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Looking for Treasure – My Clock

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

Dated 1903, great grandparents Leaving the country One-time graziers. Aging they moved to the coast Lived in my house.   A mystery as inscribed on the plaque Why were the people grateful In presenting this to them? A job for … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #3 “Hidden Door” – Patience.

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

I wanted to ask, inquire, request? But the block, barriers you’d erected Are not easily negotiated.   They said you are difficult Remote, distant, are compliments Mysterious and enigmatic are givens.   I am questioning my pursuit of you Am … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 12 – Freestyle Week – Rebirth

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

I am standing on the cusp of a new beginning many said I was foolish to pursue. That what I wanted was way beyond my expectations, way beyond the station of a person such as I. It is true many … Continue reading →

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Poem 114 – Rejection

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

I am used to rejection People tune out to me. Ignore me. Not wanting to be around me.   Disparate from childhood Bookworm Isolated Happy in my world.   Different is not easy Reaching out impossible Withdrawal is safer The … Continue reading →

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Prompt 50 Grim Determination – Satisfaction

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Michael

Do you think you can manage? I have to. How long this will go on for? Some said days, others weeks.   My dad lay in his bed, Pneumonia adding to his suffering His breathing laboured Oxygen his saviour.   … Continue reading →

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All in a word…- My Life My Way.

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Michael

You should not be doing that Is that how we brought you up?   I am not interested in the norms of society A world governed by fear What will the neighbours say? What will the priests think?   That … Continue reading →

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Poem 113 – Time

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Michael

Clocks change Clank, grind, push, shove. Back an hour. Oh no! It means? Ummmm, an hour late? An hour early? What was 3 is now 2. But at least the sun is up No more going to work in the … Continue reading →

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Bastet’s Shadorma Photo Prompt # 2 – Grotto

Posted on April 5, 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.    Rocks Ancient made grotto Weeds Broken Yellow flowers highlighted A lasting landmark.   Memory A past tribute Tears Lost Moments now long … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #2 – Stepmother

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Michael

Father married, The beautiful Lady Jane Red hair flowing, Teeth flashing Crocodile smile.   A happy couple Perfect match, Celebrated widely Children askance New mother is evil.   A wolf in sheep’s clothing Gentle but brutal Father oblivious Never to … Continue reading →

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