Category Archives: Poetry

Poem 32

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Michael

As far as the eye could see the pelts were stretched out like washing on a line drying in the hot summer sun.   Soon they would be collected carried off to the tanners then to a factory in Asia … Continue reading →

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Poem 31 – Nurture

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Michael

I came with no great expectations A hope there might be some interest in what I write And so it began A tentative story A beginning A like here, a like there Soon followers, Soon I was following. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Poem 30

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Michael

Art work © Anja Partin. There’s so much going on in Your agile mind I watch in fascination, Your thought process astounds me. In awe I read your words Of where and of why, Of laughter, of pain. Mother, teacher, … Continue reading →

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Poem 29

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Michael

Art Work © Lucas Grogan October 2013 My son Lucas stayed with me on the weekend and I asked him to do a drawing for the poem below. I have been watching you, Lying about gazing at the television What … Continue reading →

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Poem 28

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Michael

a birthday unlike all others no pressure no fear a celebration, of age of accomplishment, with friends, family. children who show their love constantly never failing to astound me their generosity their love overflows my heart I realise I am … Continue reading →

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Trifecta – What Scares You.

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Michael

What Scares You Unplaceable creaks in the night Unfathomable sounds You hear as you lay down to sleep. What causes it? Where is it? Will it get me? Of course not silly. Why?

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Poem 27

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Michael

from across the seas, you sent me precious gifts. once again wrapped with hands of love and compassion. a small black stone from the Baltic Sea ancient runes inscribed giving me strength and fortitude.

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Change – Cubby’s Challenging Triolet

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Michael

Change Change can be a tricky customer It creeps up, takes you by surprise, Though you know it’s inevitable. Change can be a tricky customer To any unsuspecting new comer Who ventures and fails to surmise Change can be a … Continue reading →

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Poem 26

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Michael

Most days my mind is blue But today it is vexed Troubled by immanent change Directions Altered paths Enforced For my good Allegedly. So my mind Is motley Of colour No clear shape For anxiety does that When confronted With … Continue reading →

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Poem 25

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Michael

‘All my life’s a circle, Sunrise and sundown The moon rolls through the nighttime Till the daybreak comes around”          Harry Chapin, Circles. 1972   A circle is about to complete. Time to move on, Find new pastures Bask in the … Continue reading →

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