Tag Archives: caring

Story 4 – Christmas – Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Michael

Tell me that story, the Christmas story, the one that enthralls me. I had to laugh, for how many times had I told this story to her. Each year on Christmas Eve she would cuddle into my arms, rest her … Continue reading →

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Poem 64

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Michael

I live in the distant south A teacher, writer, father. Now my teaching days are over I will miss the banter, the exploration, Young minds discovering new worlds New shapes, new directions.   For me new discoveries are about to … Continue reading →

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My Last Teacher Post

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Michael

Thank you for investing belief and responsibility in me. Thank you for the creative freedom and fulfillment you have allowed me. Thank you for the opportunities and successes you have granted me. Thank you for the boundaries and resilience you … Continue reading →

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Poem 63

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Michael

It took me days To work up courage to say goodbye Knowing you would be devastated, You had multiple answers to anything I said You could argue my fault Have me believe. But an end has to come For both … Continue reading →

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Prompt 34 “My first…” – Me

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Michael

My life has been full of firsts First breath, steps, school, First love, kiss, date, First time at sport, First day as an educator Trembling in front of my first class. Success, failure, go hand in hand. From out of … Continue reading →

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Poem 60

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Michael

There’s a hole in my heart Self inflicted once again My own ego punctured holes Believing the unbelievable Lanced through from my own ignorance. Stepping in shit when I should know better For dreams are just Figments of imagination. Long … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Tim

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Michael

I have looked at you across our fence Our friendship gate is what joins us now, You tilling in your garden Me looking at my weeds, Wishing I could get down and rip them out. You in your garden rich … Continue reading →

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Poem for Daiva – dVerse Open Link Week 126

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Michael

Your wish you said: ‘A feast in my heart’. Your plans formulating In your mind as we speak. Such a grand idea, For to this feast You’ll invite Those that you favour most. Cook for them favourite foods, Dine with … Continue reading →

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Poem 59

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Michael

walls shouldn’t exist in the presence of a friend a mate for whom you’d bend over backwards to help walk across broken glass as their well being, their sense of self is paramount. when the time comes when they bare … Continue reading →

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Prompt 33 – Man V Nature – My World

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Michael

Before I begin my tale I will point out that the photo above is what I see out my back door each day. My ocean view I refer to it as. Climate in Australia is often extreme. We have seasons … Continue reading →

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