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Poem 99 – Discovery

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Michael

I see you across the way Apprehensive. I understand After all what are you daring? It may turn out a fizzer It may turn out not.   I had a dream in which You stood before me, hands out Extending … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight– Week 132 – The Mass is Ended

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Michael

Go the mass is ended, The final blessing given The recessional begins.   We move your arm rests on my shoulder Father you are a big man, within a few steps I doubt my strength in supporting you.   Within … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 4 Freestyle Week – Springtime

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Michael

Feeling wretched, anticipation, in springtime, you descend into your separate hell. You destroy, maim, injure, your fangs into all and anyone in your path.  While nature is renewing outside inside you inflict your own insanity on all around you. Where … Continue reading →

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Prompt 42 Tired Surrender

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Michael

These weeks I can see the end You decline as each day passes First oxygen, Then the mask. The gradual filling of your lungs Breathing difficult Straining, rasping, My heart is torn seeing you like this. In desperation I ask … Continue reading →

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D’Verse –Meeting the Bar: Songwriting and its Relationship to Poetry – Almost Loveable

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Michael

Almost Loveable On our first date you said I like you On our second date you said, I can see where you’re comin’ from On our third date you said Honey you make me laugh On our fourth date you … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 3 – Angel

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Michael

I feel wretched. The news has devastated me. I want to curl up and disappear but I know life doesn’t work like that.  With all eyes on me, shame and guilt written all over my face, I stood before them … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 1

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Michael

Michael received this poster in his letterbox:   ATTENTION MICHAEL Kagir Manor The 13th Anniversary of the Witch Of Kagir. You and friends are invited to attend a special event. Please assemble at the entrance to Kagir Manor Road, 6pm … Continue reading →

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Day 41 Consuming Impatience

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Michael

I am driven to distraction By promises made Which impact on My own perverse sense of expectation. People who say one thing and do the opposite. Its soul destroying when you believe something Only to realise that it’s nothing more … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Repetition – Busy

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Michael

Are you busy? Please come in? I have tea, I made a biscuit.   It’s been so long You have come so far If you’re not busy I’d like you to stop by.   I never thought you’d come round … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Form for All: Prose/Poetry – Forgiveness

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Michael

When you asked for forgiveness it was not just a matter of words but more the realization that you were remorseful and that you wanted me to reach out and take you back. You saw that I contemplated the sin … Continue reading →

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