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Poem 40

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Michael

Bombs whistle, explode Ear deafening Deafened. Staring no where Looking in and seeing Change Destruction Bits gone Self no more. Replaced by An automation. I eat, I piss, I shit I never sleep. No words describe the horror No words … Continue reading →

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Poem 38

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

The table is set You spent an afternoon Preparing, chopping, sautéing Impression so important Nothing can go to chance. Worried brow over the dessert Agitation as the meat is cooking Everything has to be right. Tempers flare, frustration Cleaning not … 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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Poem 23

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Michael

I sit mesmerized repetitive motion, waves in, waves out. hours vanish heat rises a cool breeze wafts in contentment. lovers cross the setting sun hand in hand oblivious to my gaze seeking across the water, a hope a dream

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Poem 21

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Michael

She lives in my street, A lonely Eccentric spinster Local kids say There’s a witch in there I sit with her On sunny days In her garden. She tell me of plants Flowers, a huge fishpond. She remembers vividly the … Continue reading →

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Poem 20

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Michael

Words are important, Along with music They make me whole Together they act As a conduit Where one passes to the other Each awakens within me My creativity My self reflection. Words flow to rhythms Magically appearing in my mind … Continue reading →

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Prompt 24 – Vixen

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Michael

When Lana was seven her parents were killed in a car accident. There began the end of a life that had been surrounded by love. Lana found herself in a series of foster homes, she grew to be a quarrelsome … Continue reading →

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Prompt 23 – Anais Nin Quotes – 4

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Michael

  “Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don’t know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of witherings, of tarnishings.” … Continue reading →

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Poem 12 – Grandkids

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Michael

there are six of you now, and I have met you all. I shall watch as you grow guided and loved by parents who dote on you leading you carefully along life’s paths. who’ll pick you up when you fall, … Continue reading →

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