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Poem for Daiva – dVerse Open Link Week 126

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Michael

Your wish you said: ‘A feast in my heart’. Your plans formulating In your mind as we speak. Such a grand idea, For to this feast You’ll invite Those that you favour most. Cook for them favourite foods, Dine with … Continue reading →

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Story 3 – Gaol -Part 2

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Michael

The second occasion when I was in the gaol was one Christmas Eve and I was asked by the local priest to accompany him to the gaol for him to say Christmas Mass. Getting into the gaol was the same … Continue reading →

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Poem 59

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Michael

walls shouldn’t exist in the presence of a friend a mate for whom you’d bend over backwards to help walk across broken glass as their well being, their sense of self is paramount. when the time comes when they bare … Continue reading →

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Poem 58

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Michael

Ode to a Helper Monkey (HM) They come in a variety of shapes and sizes Colours and forms. You find them anywhere No culture is spared They inhabit the universe. I’ll do that I’ll get that I’ll find it I’ll … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – With Tackas’ Help

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Michael

I was writing my flash fiction response to Al’s photo when my mate Tackas walked in. Hey now Clancy, what the feck you be doin’ now? I’m writing a story to this photo. That’s a photo you say. Looks more … Continue reading →

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Story 2 – Dream – Part 2

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Michael

I sat and watched you sip your tea, I asked the question, why? You cast your eyes down, as if seeking the words For now you weren’t with your pen, your trusty scribe You were in the immediate, facing the … Continue reading →

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Poem 57

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Michael

My mother was good person I’m sure she was, She wasn’t a criminal; she never attracted anyone’s ire Except for Mrs Moch, but that’s another story. She took us to Mass on Sundays We prayed the rosary every night She … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Bedraggled

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Michael

I’m torn and bedraggled, I’m a man with nothing. A bottle in a brown paper bag A lost life, little hope, Everyday a struggle. My thorny tree, Dishevelled in shape Like me Friends Best mates. The only colour in my … Continue reading →

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Poem 55

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Michael

Write me a poem Go on try your hand Throw words on a page See what shape they take Do they make sense Will they touch me Set me on fire Repulse me Love me Take me to your heart … Continue reading →

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Prompt 32 – Bridge

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Michael

Ellie’s Bridge A small man, named Clyde, Built a bridge to heaven. He named it after his wife. It took him years to build He could only achieve it by Continuing to love her. People flocked from everywhere A rare … Continue reading →

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