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Anja Partin Writer, Artist and Livestrong

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Michael

        Since my earliest days in WP I have been friends with Anja from Oh Pithy Me. Check out her blog at: http://abstractorganizedchaosliterally.wordpress.com/ If you have not seen her blog then you are missing out on following an extraordinary writer … Continue reading →

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Poem 95 – Lacey’s Story

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Michael

When I sleep I do so with a knife A trusty ally, I will act before running Should any low life try violating me again.   I am not a bad person.   In the face of you wanting to … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 2 – Mum’s Powl

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Michael

This week there are two prompts I have chosen:   Gathering her brows like gathering storm, Nursing her wrath to keep it warm Robert Burns     Mum is standing at he door, tapping her foot, its clear how agitated … Continue reading →

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Poem 93 – Memories and Mementos

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Michael

I left for work You were your happy self I called during the day You said you loved me.   I came home, you were crying A box of tissues at the ready Soggy ones at your feet. Your dad … Continue reading →

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Poem 92

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Michael

disbelief that you really did love me I thought it was all a game your words so often empty but now I wonder at your indifference to me did you mean to lead me on? convince me you were in … Continue reading →

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D’verse – MeetingTheBar: Bedtime stories, tall tales….& the art of story telling

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Michael

Bedtime Story The sun had long set, it was time for bed. Jack looked up at his mother, telling her He wanted a story. Jack’s mother liked telling her small boy stories. She liked that his eyes were riveted On … Continue reading →

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Poem 91 – Every Time

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Michael

Every time you enter a room My heart skips a beat. I so love watching you walk, The way your hips sway, As you glide across a room. You fascinate me. Your smile radiates warmth Fills my soul, replenishes my … Continue reading →

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Poem 90 – Early Morning*

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Michael

Clyde loves his farm And he loved his wife Ellie. He works long hours, His farm more than viable. He is comfortable now. The years of battling Learning the land Understanding the elements, Has paid off. He strides across the … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight ~ Week 129 – The Book Thief

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Michael

Thoughts on watching the film ‘The Book Thief’  by Marcus Zusak I watch Images Flash before me A past Not so long ago. Terror Uniforms Disorder Destruction Chaos Pain Tears. Death feasting On the lives of the innocent. We must … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – Insane

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Michael

Welcome to the first Haibun Thinking challenge. This week I have chosen the prompt below: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Saturday morning … Continue reading →

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