Category Archives: Poetry

Poem 68

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Michael

She said talk to me. Tell me the secrets you hide. Why? I asked Because then I’ll begin to know you. But isn’t this enough No never. I wont tire of you. But you may not like what you hear. … Continue reading →

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Poem 67

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Michael

Christmas day is over down under Gifts wrapped, unwrapped Ogled over, gratitude expressed. Children came and went, More tomorrow Gifts beyond expectation. Love and family Sharing a meal, Salads, meats, deserts, All home cooked, All lovingly prepared. Around a huge … Continue reading →

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Poem 66

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Michael

It is Christmas The holiest of nights. When long ago A child was born Whose words changed our world. Now on this the night before Christmas Children excitedly prepare. ‘Bed before he comes,’ parents say, ‘He wont stop if he … Continue reading →

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Poem 65

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Michael

I looked out on Christmas morning A lone kangaroo chewed grass in my front yard Looking nonchalantly about Not a care in the world.   In my room my Christmas stocking was still empty, Yet again the man in red … Continue reading →

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Poem 64

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Michael

I live in the distant south A teacher, writer, father. Now my teaching days are over I will miss the banter, the exploration, Young minds discovering new worlds New shapes, new directions.   For me new discoveries are about to … Continue reading →

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My Last Teacher Post

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Michael

Thank you for investing belief and responsibility in me. Thank you for the creative freedom and fulfillment you have allowed me. Thank you for the opportunities and successes you have granted me. Thank you for the boundaries and resilience you … Continue reading →

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Poem 63

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Michael

It took me days To work up courage to say goodbye Knowing you would be devastated, You had multiple answers to anything I said You could argue my fault Have me believe. But an end has to come For both … Continue reading →

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Poem 62

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Michael

did you know I have an askew head as I looked into the mirror tonight to my amazement there it was, a head not straight. truth is my glasses are dead straight they sit rather oddly at an angle I … Continue reading →

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Poem 61 – Teacher

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Michael

Today wondrous things happened I was given gifts I never expected Mementos of how I have impacted on lives Hugs and best wishes, A rare event in any teacher’s life. My understanding of my own worth Realised With acclamations of … Continue reading →

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Poem 60

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Michael

There’s a hole in my heart Self inflicted once again My own ego punctured holes Believing the unbelievable Lanced through from my own ignorance. Stepping in shit when I should know better For dreams are just Figments of imagination. Long … Continue reading →

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