Category Archives: Poetry

JSW Prompt 10-1-2018 – Almost Lovable.

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Michael

You arrived at a most inopportune time Life for me was not good, fate was conspiring against me The torment I felt must have shown on my face I’m embarrassed by what transpired.   Something that must have appeared trivial … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Lady Lazarus- Sylvia Plath”

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Michael

The crazy woman looked up from her diary Pen in hand, eyes a million miles away She smirked, jotted a word or two Her tongue out the side of her mouth Her mind on an incident from long ago.   … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #229 – Resilience

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Michael

Image: – Annija Veldre She faced everything thrown at her The abuse of ‘loved ones’ The trauma of suffering The moments of despair. Slowly they wore her down The fight in her whittled away She succumbed, retreated Faded from the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Pablo Neruda- If You Forget Me.”

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Michael

If you forget me I’d ask, What did I mean to you? If you forget me, I’d ask you When did you know you did? It was all about acceptance The little things that endeared me to you Your endless … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Balance

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Michael

It was one step at a time One day at a time The balance precarious. So many factors to consider Morality, personal struggle Wishfulness, want and need. Reaching out you took my hand and I yours We walked the fine … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Loathe

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Michael

I loathe the fact you have gone No goodbye, just a silence Are you dead? Are you ill? I feel abandoned Left to fend for myself As if I can be so easily discarded. I know life was not easy … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Tapestry

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Michael

Threads interwoven The past melts in with the present The future dangles in the distance. A picture can be confusing The sense of the present Bent to shape a past That aches for a future When souls come together Making … Continue reading →

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Wordle #206 – Marriage

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Scatter Atemporal ((adj.) free from the limitations of time) Marriage Rounded Locomotive Lopsided Road Opinion Eurhythmic (adj.)) characterized by a pleasing rhythm, harmonious) Revitalize Screenwriter Misguided Marriage, No clear road More lopsided, Morals scattered Like an out … Continue reading →

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End of Summer*

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Michael

Image: Google images labelled for reuse It finally arrives, For some the disappointment of the looming winter For others relief The stinking hot days are over Replaced by the enticing prospect of cooler nights. We gather up summer Pack it … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #222 – Life’s Swing

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Michael

Life’s swing is so easily taken for granted.   The back swing is when you are: Expectant In anticipation Looking forwards   The down swing is when it’s all: Happening Excitement In the moment.   I know where I’d rather … Continue reading →

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