Tag Archives: caring

MeetingTheBar– Emotion in poetry – Climbing a Mountain

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Michael

Fill in Name Country Purpose   Pay up.   Wait…… a day or two   More information needed Are you a person of means? Are you an alien? Will you bring down our country?   Invitation Itinerary Bank statement Blood … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – The Third Witch

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Michael

It was opening night and eight months of rehearsal were about to come to fruition. Tonight was a sell out; everything was in place except for Muriel Stepford who was suffering with nerves. She was under the stage, in tears, … Continue reading →

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Photo #2 “Mollusk” – Childlike Innocence?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Michael

Art work by: Tomoki Hayasaka Childlike innocence pervades Every action you take. Though nothing Escapes your attention. You give us impressions Of growing ignorance But we know this is Part of many protective layers. Feigning misunderstanding You lead us astray … Continue reading →

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Wordle #2 – Predicament.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Michael

You looked at me askance when I asked you the question. What had happened to you, why was all that was vital about you, your smile, your vivacity now sered beyond recognition. What had happened in those intervening years, for … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight– March 2014 – Patience

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Its Sunday a new beginning Tomorrow has arrived Yesterday forgotten.   We are hopeful as we march Ever watchful towards our future Stretching out before us.   Each day brings us closer Innocence to be left behind An awaken as … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Challenge #1 – The Purple Princess

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Purple princess stands up tall Looks for her knight the valiant Sir Jasper She knows he is out there She knows as he told her he would return.   For so long, she lived in loneliness Unloved, uncared for, accepting … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Rhythm and Blank Verse – Choices

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Michael

It’s the door that has thrown me Open when I was sure it was shut. Why I ask? Forgiveness you said Comes in simple terms My door ajar My heart open. I ask the question Are you worth the risk? … Continue reading →

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Poem112 – My World is Bright

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Michael

My world is bright A myriad of colour Every shade and hue of green Beyond my back door. I contrast in my many blues But I welcome the reds and the purples The yellows and the splashes of white I … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 10 – March 25th 2014 – Literature Week

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Michael

Literary Quote To have the sense of one’s intrinsic worth … is potentially to have everything ~ Joan Didion   The minute is approaching. I will soon hear my name called to step out and deliver what many believe will … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #1 – My People Your People

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Michael

My people talk to Your people talk to My people talk to   At the third stroke it will be 10.28a.m. and three seconds   My people will arrange for Your people to be informed for My people to act. … Continue reading →

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