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D’verse – Kennings – the metaphor of Skalds – Crone

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Michael

A kenning is a very brief metaphoric phrase or compound word and it means “to know” (derived from Icelandic, but exist in many other languages like Swedish and German). It was used extensively in Old Norse (later Icelandic) and Anglo … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – Film Week – Nanna

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Michael

Golly, did I hear you say you would be free if you could? Gussy the Goose, Charlotte’s Web (2006 Nanna lies peacefully in her bed for the last time. She looks serene lying there. Her life coming to an end, … Continue reading →

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Poem 111 – Prattling

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Michael

Just today my dearest friend Tells me I prattle well. That my prattling reveals who I am, That I should do more of it. After all a good prattle can be very cathartic.   And it’s Monday, I look at … Continue reading →

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Poem 110 – Puzzled

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Michael

I have puzzled you and I am sorry At least I should be But I’m not. My work has left you in a quandary I should be concerned but I am not Words are for you to play with Decide … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar: The Blind Poet – My Love

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Michael

I know when you come in You have a way of breathing It gives you away every time. Even when you try and surprise me I smell you, the lavender soap, The soft powder on your skin. I love the … Continue reading →

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Poem 109 – Reflections of Blogger.

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Michael

I need two like buttons on my blog. One: I like what you have written One: I like how you have written. Posts about depression, the terrible, the horrific, pain, self-destruction, loss and grief I find hard to like rather … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – End of the Line

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

The boardwalk was the end of the line. You didn’t have to tell people. They just knew. It was eerie standing at one end knowing that in the distance was the last stop. It was a place you would often … Continue reading →

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Poem 108 – Awake

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

Four a.m. Headache Wide awake Expectant. For what? Silence Pervades I sit, watch, listen. Lights flash A car Peace shattered Sound drifts Order restored Nothing Silence. Monotonous whirl The fan Rotates on its axis Never wavering Relentlessly spinning Going no … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking Week 8: Freestyle Week – Trophies

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael

I have you all now. My little darlings, all lined up like the soldiers you are. We have made numerous journeys in all seasons to get to this place. Now I stand back and admire my handiwork, my trophies each … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt #1- Mood – Elation

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael

My afternoon began and ended on a high I am elated, excited and so so happy. What could have been an embarrassment Developed into an experience beyond all measure. It could not have happened without your help That one thought, … Continue reading →

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