Tag Archives: children

MTB– Connecting the unconnectable or// join the “young wild” for a bit?

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Michael

You have surprised me You are not as I am accustomed Not once have you called me by name Stupid, ignorant, dumb, irrational Is there something wrong with you? You face betrays your age Your behaviour belies your years How … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 38 – Good news- Arria Pixie

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Michael

My youngest daughter calls in Her two boys in tow She is delivering my order She is also very pregnant September is her date. The phone rings It is daughter number two She says what are you doing I say … Continue reading →

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Poetics ~ Seeding – New Family

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Michael

My children are killing me At me day and night I haven’t time to think Haven’t time to breathe They want, they demand How do I get to love them? When all I do is run after them?   Never … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 34 – Doors – Bang, Bang

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Michael

Bang, bang, slam, slam Crash, bang, slam, crash   Oh you kids be careful You’ll break those doors My head is killing me You kids will be the death of me.   Bang, bang, slam, slam Crash, bang, slam, crash … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week #136 – it was 50 years ago

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Michael

I was riding my bike from school when I fell off and landed on my knee. I gashed it; blood flowed, if I look closely the scar remains. No thought then of going to the doctor or the hospital. My … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 26 – Modern fairy-tale

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Michael

Maisie can you run over to Grandmas? I promised her cakes with chocolate and cream. She has a visitor coming in for tea She is so old she can’t get around.   Grandma is aging, her sight is not good … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #9 “Lotus Song” – Miracle

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Michael

A dream Became months, Then weeks Now days I await your rising For so long we wondered Do you have it in you? Will you grace us with your presence? Come crawling from your cocoon Enfolding us once again in … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Those Pesky Questions of Identity – The Man I Am

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Michael

I am a man, father, friend, lover I could be superman, Mr Universe, Anyone I choose in this space But those who know me would say liar lair pants on fire. As I age I find I am confronted by … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #7 – Grandmother’s Mirror

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Michael

My grandmothers house was an old worldly place with many dark spaces, many old things that stood in hallways and corners and to me as a child seemed to lurk about with far too much familiarity. In the centre room, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 6 – An Unlikely Thank You

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Michael

I suspect this will be a surprise I have thought long and hard I find it difficult to articulate Even with the passing of time. There was a time you would laughed Ridiculed what I am about to say. But … Continue reading →

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