Category Archives: Poetry

MeetingTheBar– Emotion in poetry – Climbing a Mountain

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Michael

Fill in Name Country Purpose   Pay up.   Wait…… a day or two   More information needed Are you a person of means? Are you an alien? Will you bring down our country?   Invitation Itinerary Bank statement Blood … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Animal Symbolism or Antics? – The Girl with the Coffee

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Michael

The girl with the coffee Sits across from me. I watched her glide, Gracefully, each limb in perfect synch.   Her body rhythms fascinate me The feline reconnoitres Her movements deliberate Unhurried as if time doesn’t matter.   Her imbibing … Continue reading →

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Photo #2 “Mollusk” – Childlike Innocence?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Michael

Art work by: Tomoki Hayasaka Childlike innocence pervades Every action you take. Though nothing Escapes your attention. You give us impressions Of growing ignorance But we know this is Part of many protective layers. Feigning misunderstanding You lead us astray … Continue reading →

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All in a Word – Writing Prompts – The Visit.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Michael

You visited yesterday First time in ages I had seen you Nothing has changed Has it?   You are not as good as me. I have more material wealth than you’ll ever have. My husband is a better man than … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight– March 2014 – Patience

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Its Sunday a new beginning Tomorrow has arrived Yesterday forgotten.   We are hopeful as we march Ever watchful towards our future Stretching out before us.   Each day brings us closer Innocence to be left behind An awaken as … Continue reading →

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Bastet’s Shadorma Photo Prompts – Sunday Opp Shop

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Purple top To buy this or that Fake prints Bric-a-brac Bare bum or native woman A Sunday in May   Friends do meet Curiosity Did you see? So old Complimenting my décor Bargains all around   Written for: http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/03/29/bastets-shadorma-photo-prompts-2/

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Fairy Tale Challenge #1 – The Purple Princess

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Purple princess stands up tall Looks for her knight the valiant Sir Jasper She knows he is out there She knows as he told her he would return.   For so long, she lived in loneliness Unloved, uncared for, accepting … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Rhythm and Blank Verse – Choices

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Michael

It’s the door that has thrown me Open when I was sure it was shut. Why I ask? Forgiveness you said Comes in simple terms My door ajar My heart open. I ask the question Are you worth the risk? … Continue reading →

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Poem112 – My World is Bright

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Michael

My world is bright A myriad of colour Every shade and hue of green Beyond my back door. I contrast in my many blues But I welcome the reds and the purples The yellows and the splashes of white I … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 10 – March 25th 2014 – Literature Week

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Michael

Literary Quote To have the sense of one’s intrinsic worth … is potentially to have everything ~ Joan Didion   The minute is approaching. I will soon hear my name called to step out and deliver what many believe will … Continue reading →

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