Category Archives: Poetry

Poem 83

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Michael

Movement, Languid Weary of the oppressive heat An afternoon that crawls by We sit beneath the fan Bodies glistening As a trickle of sweat Slips down my neck. We look outside Wishing the evening would arrive. At sunset the red … Continue reading →

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Poem 82

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Michael

Before you on my bended knees I await your command. But there is none, You take me into your arms Comfort me, your warmth, Shelters me from winter storms.   I shed real tears My heart bleeds You enfold me … Continue reading →

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D’verse – Looking Back – Looking Forward

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Michael

My chosen style is  – Getting Tight in there – 55 word poem my journey was long moments of hesitation doubt it would be my pleasure you said your door, welcoming I knocked deep breath relax face to face smile … Continue reading →

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Poem 81

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Michael

Come to me? I call. My cries you ignore. My bed, a wasteland. I wonder where you are, To which port, into whose arms? I loved the thrill The expectation Your words soothed me, My anxieties you calmed, My fears … Continue reading →

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Poem 80

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Michael

Early morning, Silence, Save for the bird’s chorus And your soft breathing beside me. My refection time The coming day, the day before. I smile recalling last night Your call ‘Come to Bed.’ I enter our darkened room Music playing, … Continue reading →

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D’verse – 127

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Michael

You must have felt naked Standing there Having exposed your soul to me.   What was left that you might hide? Every sinew of you was broken Only your shell was recognisable.   No amount of reaching out No amount … Continue reading →

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Poem 79

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Michael

You didn’t know but I saw you Standing, laughing with that creature The one whose name I struggle to utter.   He who took it upon himself To feast upon your vulnerability He recognised well and truly your Achilles.   … Continue reading →

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Poem 78

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Michael

‘You must make me laugh,’ she said. ‘I expect at least one occasion during the day Where I shall at least giggle, From something humorous you have said.’ I was concerned I am not a funny person My dour personality … Continue reading →

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Poem 77 – Hi Mum

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Michael

Hi Mum I cleaned out the old cupboard yesterday A cupboard where stuff from over the years Had been had been dumped and much forgotten.   In an old Sunbeam iron box I found all your sympathy cards Dad had … Continue reading →

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Prompt 37 Unavoidable Pain

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Michael

I awoke to your message My attention, you called for, You needed my ear, my shoulder. I watched and listened as you recounted Your tale of woe, betrayal, deception Words of desolation flowing from you. I saw your pain, your … Continue reading →

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