Tag Archives: comfort

Poem 115 – Solitude

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Michael

Awakening A car goes by Silence I lie still What day is it? Oh Saturday. Shopping More silence.   Time to reflect Time to gather self Time to take stock Time for me.   My aloneness Is ok I am … Continue reading →

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Poem 114 – Rejection

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

I am used to rejection People tune out to me. Ignore me. Not wanting to be around me.   Disparate from childhood Bookworm Isolated Happy in my world.   Different is not easy Reaching out impossible Withdrawal is safer The … 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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Wordle #1- Survival

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Michael

The room in which I found myself was dark and when I first hit the floor I was thankful for the straw that lined it. I lay there a while but quickly became aware of the effluvious aroma seeping under … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – End of the Line

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

The boardwalk was the end of the line. You didn’t have to tell people. They just knew. It was eerie standing at one end knowing that in the distance was the last stop. It was a place you would often … Continue reading →

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Poem 107 – Late Night

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Michael

It is late My body craves rest, Again sleep eludes me. Eyes wide open Thinking of you Dreaming of far off places Sun shine, carefree, singleted me.     I harbour in the morning Resentment. Senses blurred again Demands of … Continue reading →

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Poem 106 – Journey

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Michael

  Write your words I missed them today Your metaphors Images vivid Take me with you Your journey is mine.   It was sunny, fine and warm Our picnic planned The basket packed Freshness Hope Your journey is mine.   … Continue reading →

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Poem 101 – You

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Michael

It’s a simple thing Nothing ostentatious That sets you apart You being you. Could I ask for more?

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Poem 99 – Discovery

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Michael

I see you across the way Apprehensive. I understand After all what are you daring? It may turn out a fizzer It may turn out not.   I had a dream in which You stood before me, hands out Extending … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight– Week 132 – The Mass is Ended

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Michael

Go the mass is ended, The final blessing given The recessional begins.   We move your arm rests on my shoulder Father you are a big man, within a few steps I doubt my strength in supporting you.   Within … Continue reading →

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