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Poem 107 – Late Night

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Michael

It is late My body craves rest, Again sleep eludes me. Eyes wide open Thinking of you Dreaming of far off places Sun shine, carefree, singleted me.     I harbour in the morning Resentment. Senses blurred again Demands of … Continue reading →

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Prompt 46 Bitter Loathing

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Michael

My girls are expecting, New babies are a joy, excitement is mounting, Come September, two more treasures There will be eight. Daughter two calls She is doing well, baby growing, kicking. She has fifteen weeks to go. Her son, he … Continue reading →

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Poem 106 – Journey

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Michael

  Write your words I missed them today Your metaphors Images vivid Take me with you Your journey is mine.   It was sunny, fine and warm Our picnic planned The basket packed Freshness Hope Your journey is mine.   … Continue reading →

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Poem 105 – My Words

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Michael

You write for me poems with meaning Words I understand, Images I see There is never any doubt Your intention precise.   I could write in abstract images, Use squwibbles and squswarkles Dooseys and dontsys Affront your inner cortextual interface … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking Week 7 – My Cherubs

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Michael

I watch you gather round my table. Babies one day and soon children of substance. You breeze in, the door bangs, you each bound in, all smiles as you smell the nights fare. You are the spring of every visit. … Continue reading →

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Prompt 45 Festering Jealousy – the Office

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Michael

I never thought I was capable of jealousy. I saw myself as a pretty level headed and aware sort of person. Up until Ross, I’d floated my way through life, not a care, causing no waves of any sort. In … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Invisibility – The Morning Train

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael

I have travelled this train Five years, anonymous, Wondering who you all are.   Mr Executive, resplendent in suit A picture of seriousness, focused, Never a sideways glance.   Miss Career Girl, smart, tailored, Always a phone to you ear … Continue reading →

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Poem 102 – Destiny

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael

Let us play. Ride you said? With me my love with me Over plains, across the world No barriers No obstacles Our destiny.  

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MeetingTheBar: Character Matters – The Farmer

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Michael

Grizzled, a face etched with creases So alike this drought ravaged landscape. He speaks few words Standing at the gate His sheep milling around. He’s a picture of concentration Particular beasts to select. He shouts orders Barker responds, dashers here … Continue reading →

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Poem 101 – You

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Michael

It’s a simple thing Nothing ostentatious That sets you apart You being you. Could I ask for more?

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