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Magpie Tales – Heckle

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Michael

I sat behind you every day Our classroom was a stifling place in summer Winters freezing, no heating in those days. So we looked to you for entertainment. And you delivered every day, Over the years you became expert In … Continue reading →

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Prompt for SoCS July 5/14 – Arria

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Michael

This week’s prompt word is “body.” It was a body like no other. I was mesmerised, captivated, frozen in time almost. I looked at you and thought is that really you? I was fooled to believe you were not as … Continue reading →

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Poem 122 – Wizard Ways

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael

I have wizard ways I am told They are not new In my 120 years I have perfected A few tricks Sleights of hand Look over there! I am gone! I can see a word Know what you mean Look … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #15 “Birdhouse” – Waiting.

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Michael

Wait he said. So I wait. Day in day out. How long? Four years six months eight days. Said he would come. Worth my while to wait he said. So I do. The house across the way is odd Always … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 62 – Holding Hands – In Your Mind

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Michael

I stepped into your mind Where like peak hour I found The hustle and bustle of modern life Thunderous deafening noise Lights that flashed on and off Look at me look at me! And I wondered Why I was here. Sound … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 61 – Holiday – Just Us

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Michael

Sun Sand Resort Luxury Just us.   We went to the island We went alone No one to bother us A week of relaxation Just us.   Sleeping in Spa baths Exotic foods Lounging by the pool Just us.   … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales – Another Hand

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Michael

Image: A Game Of Patience, 1937, Meredith Frampton I expect him any minute My gaze takes in the street It’s desolate in the heat haze. Any minute now….. I have had that thought The past four hours. He must be … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 60 – Sixty – I Love you

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Michael

Sixty words nothing more No mindless banter No wasted thought Make each word Every pithy pertinent point Relevant, precise Metaphorical issues Laid out for those academically inclined. Make it simple For that’s how I roll. Simple words from a simple … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight – June, 2014 – Quest

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Michael

Some days I am lost Its like I am riveted to the spot. I want to move but I can’t I want to reach out but it’s not possible. I am fumbling, locked in the present, Unsure of who or … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 59 – Letter

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Michael

Weeks had passed So unlike you to not write. I wondered why? What had happened? Had you decided it was a pointless exercise? I had feared the worst. Day after day I searched the mailbox But nothing with your postmark … Continue reading →

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