Category Archives: Poetry

Poem 77 – Saturday

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Michael

Saturdays are lazy days, No work But there is the shopping The washing Reading and of course writing. Clean the house, maybe Cook for next week, maybe Catch up with kids Share a meal or two A time to reflect … Continue reading →

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Poem 76 – Old Muddie

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Michael

An old stoneware pot Lays discarded in one corner A half carved doll The product of one short Moment of creativity, Lays discarded wrapped in a cage of cobwebs.   Old Muddie’s boots, worn and in need of stitching Serve … Continue reading →

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Poem 75 – June

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Michael

When he first said he loved you You laughed, as if he uttered Schoolyard fantasy. You thought him cute, but I remember you saying He is ok, but not my type. Oh how times change, That boy you laughed at … Continue reading →

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Poem74 – My Uncle Jack

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Michael

My Uncle Jack Lived most of his life In solitude on Briers Hill, Way out of Ogleton.   I once asked Uncle Jack about politicians, Much to my regret:   ‘They’re all arseholes the lot of them Silly buggers sitting … Continue reading →

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Poem 73

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Michael

When a fool cries he is a laughing stock. When a  fool cries Integrity  is gone. When a fool cries Credibility is shot. When a fool cries Realisation hits home. When a fool cries We say we saw it coming. … Continue reading →

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Poem 72

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Michael

What a Psychopath Sees. Tell them you bumped your head on the door, You probably deserved it anyway. Teach you to cross me I’ve told you before I like my dinner hot, It’s not my fault your face Keeps hitting … Continue reading →

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Poem 71

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Michael

I awake as the dawn breaks to a kookaburra chorus. Their vocally uplifting cry Heralds the rising sun. Loudly they proclaim Their territory. Uttering a laugh that echoes Across my neighbourhood. I lie in my bed listening to this Aria, … Continue reading →

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Prompt 36 – Virtue

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Michael

Humility. He said he was just doing his job. He loved what he did. He loved the interaction The creativity, The laughter, The performance. Thanks post session Made him feel Worthwhile. Looks of expectation On entering his sanctum, The play, … Continue reading →

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Poem 70

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Michael

You are often with me When I’m sitting in bed. Our topics The simpliest things. The weather Life Kids The why The what fore. Some days we argue Points of , ‘This isn’t clear.’ ‘Rewrite’ ‘Oh I see’. Most days … Continue reading →

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Poem 69

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Michael

Travel safely friend It’s a long way home, Be careful, Not everyone will drive like you. I shall breath a sigh of relief When I know you are safely home. It’s the time of year When people travel Far and … Continue reading →

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