Category Archives: Poetry

What do you See? Jan/29/2019 – Tuesdays

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

He found a new friend. Good friends, he loved to visit on Tuesdays. Tuesday was the best day to visit, He always felt good about visiting of a Tuesday. But he also knew he needed a quick escape. What if … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #249 – Things Growing in My Eyes.

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

There are things growing in my eyes, They weren’t always there But I feel them now Moments when my vision blurs When a good rubbing clears them away Until they find cause to grow again. It wasn’t always this way … Continue reading →

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What do you See? January 22/2019 – Seasons

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Michael

When we were kids growing up in winter We craved the warmth of summer. In the summer on blazing hot days We craved the cold of winter. There’d be days when you wondered If the heat would let up, If … Continue reading →

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December 17 – A Brief Celebratory Anthology

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Michael

The following brief anthology is in response to Richmond Road’s request that we celebrate December 17th. As we in Australia live in the future, compared to most others, here is my effort to celebrate this day. December 17 – 1 … Continue reading →

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Weekly Challenge Dec/11/2018 – Wishing

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Michael

Image:Credit: Kukasmuu.com Hurrying to work the weather so dismal, All this Christmas cheer is humbug to me. The people on the street irritate me The joy on their faces does not fit the circumstances Feet are frozen, fingers numb I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – A Child’s Gift.

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Michael

She held it in the palm of her hand The most delicate of gifts. Here eyes darted from the gift to me Our eyes interlocking sharing an understanding. She placed it carefully into my hand The wrapping an old advertising … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #236 – The Boy and the Cat

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Michael

Image: – PrettyScary @ Deviantart It was true the boy loved his cat But was it true the cat loved the boy? In reality, the boy did everything for the cat For the cat had an ego that needed stroking … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #233 – My Story

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Michael

Image: Kaia Pieters She wasn’t one for verbose comment Some would say she was a visual learner Preferring to say it in image, not words. She carried the scars of a lifelong lived. Words were beaten out of her; To … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #191 – The Race Against Time – 4th October – An Old Man’s Race

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Michael

The old man knew the race was well and truly on. His days he knew were limited, that was reality, But still, he nurtured the belief that love would come his way. He didn’t know how, or when or with … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Traffic

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Michael

Bumper to bumper, row upon row, The woman in front on her phone Not watching, not concentrating, As we progress, she’s somewhere off with the fairies. Around me, there is a sense of resignation As inch by inch we move, … Continue reading →

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