Category Archives: Poetry

MeetingTheBar: The Blind Poet – My Love

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Michael

I know when you come in You have a way of breathing It gives you away every time. Even when you try and surprise me I smell you, the lavender soap, The soft powder on your skin. I love the … Continue reading →

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Poem 109 – Reflections of Blogger.

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Michael

I need two like buttons on my blog. One: I like what you have written One: I like how you have written. Posts about depression, the terrible, the horrific, pain, self-destruction, loss and grief I find hard to like rather … Continue reading →

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Poem 108 – Awake

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

Four a.m. Headache Wide awake Expectant. For what? Silence Pervades I sit, watch, listen. Lights flash A car Peace shattered Sound drifts Order restored Nothing Silence. Monotonous whirl The fan Rotates on its axis Never wavering Relentlessly spinning Going no … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt #1- Mood – Elation

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael

My afternoon began and ended on a high I am elated, excited and so so happy. What could have been an embarrassment Developed into an experience beyond all measure. It could not have happened without your help That one thought, … Continue reading →

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Poem 107 – Late Night

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Michael

It is late My body craves rest, Again sleep eludes me. Eyes wide open Thinking of you Dreaming of far off places Sun shine, carefree, singleted me.     I harbour in the morning Resentment. Senses blurred again Demands of … Continue reading →

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Prompt 46 Bitter Loathing

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Michael

My girls are expecting, New babies are a joy, excitement is mounting, Come September, two more treasures There will be eight. Daughter two calls She is doing well, baby growing, kicking. She has fifteen weeks to go. Her son, he … Continue reading →

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All in a word….Poem

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Michael

Words to get lost in Yours in particular Rich metaphorical Illusionary visions. I watch them form before me Knowing full well You’ll weave a web Into which I’ll gleefully step Willingly ensnared Happy to twist and turn. Joyously I play … Continue reading →

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Poem 106 – Journey

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Michael

  Write your words I missed them today Your metaphors Images vivid Take me with you Your journey is mine.   It was sunny, fine and warm Our picnic planned The basket packed Freshness Hope Your journey is mine.   … Continue reading →

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Poem 105 – My Words

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Michael

You write for me poems with meaning Words I understand, Images I see There is never any doubt Your intention precise.   I could write in abstract images, Use squwibbles and squswarkles Dooseys and dontsys Affront your inner cortextual interface … Continue reading →

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POETICS – Poetically Evolving – Lessons Learned.

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Michael

  Humble beginnings indeed, At age ten a terrible verse It’s haunted me all these years ‘Green trees grow beyond the meadow green’!   Ever since striving to write a better line more erudite, more precise Exploring poetic terms With … Continue reading →

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