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Photo Challenge #12 – The Tree.

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Michael

It’s such a big arse tree Dangerous An eyesore The roads unsafe Yesterday a branch dropped Caused a huge bottleneck It’s served its purpose Cut it down It’s old and brittle. Its time to move on. It’s too gigantic Gangly, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 41 – New beginning – Come Find Me..

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Michael

You said come find me I’m waiting you said I’m so looking forward you said To ventured the path of discovery. In the distance I saw you Waiting Patiently, forever some days it seemed. Always expectant Looking south Waiting for … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #8 “War Paint” – No Painted Maypole

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Michael

Art work by Chiara Fersinis I have lived in your shadow so long You have taken much from me My soul, my being, my heart You have left me shaking and irresolute.   But enough is enough; no more can … Continue reading →

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Prompt 50 Grim Determination – Satisfaction

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Michael

Do you think you can manage? I have to. How long this will go on for? Some said days, others weeks.   My dad lay in his bed, Pneumonia adding to his suffering His breathing laboured Oxygen his saviour.   … Continue reading →

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Poem 110 – Puzzled

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Michael

I have puzzled you and I am sorry At least I should be But I’m not. My work has left you in a quandary I should be concerned but I am not Words are for you to play with Decide … Continue reading →

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Poem 109 – Reflections of Blogger.

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Michael

I need two like buttons on my blog. One: I like what you have written One: I like how you have written. Posts about depression, the terrible, the horrific, pain, self-destruction, loss and grief I find hard to like rather … Continue reading →

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All in a word….Poem

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Michael

Words to get lost in Yours in particular Rich metaphorical Illusionary visions. I watch them form before me Knowing full well You’ll weave a web Into which I’ll gleefully step Willingly ensnared Happy to twist and turn. Joyously I play … Continue reading →

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poem 103 – Bush Walking

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Michael

Back packs ready, trekking gear checked An air of excitement as we set off The search for the elusive tree of life, The pool of ultimate immersion. The journey arduous yet enjoyable Cannot be rushed, cannot be taken lightly There … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – The Enchanted Kingdom.

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Michael

Welcome to week 2 of the Haibun Thinking Challenge. This week there are two prompts: This is my second go at this one: Gathering her brows like gathering storm, Nursing her wrath to keep it warm Robert Burns The Enchanted … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – The Seaman

Posted on January 22, 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 I beg … Continue reading →

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