Tag Archives: attitude

D’Verse – Open Link Night ~ Week 128 – Summer

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Michael

This morning the sun rose Heralding another warmish day I can tell by the glare The way the light penetrates Leaving brighter than normal Spotlights On the objects it falls on The walls flash back at me The floor sparkles. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – Refugee

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Michael

The journey was long and often without hope. We had little choice but to abandon our home and flee from a country that no longer was safe. With my wife and two children we had made it to the refugee … Continue reading →

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Prompt 38 Tender Love

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Michael

It was the moment on the bus that I remember most. I’d seen you so many times, hurrying to get to the bus stop, your hand out to signal the driver, that look in your eyes, of ‘Oh this is … 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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Friday Fictioneers – Why?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Michael

I stand on the spot, near where you disappeared. I have never come to terms with why you did what you did. Was the pain so great that there was no other alternative? What about me? Did you consider me, … 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 – 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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