Tag Archives: comfort

Prompt 42 Tired Surrender

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Michael

These weeks I can see the end You decline as each day passes First oxygen, Then the mask. The gradual filling of your lungs Breathing difficult Straining, rasping, My heart is torn seeing you like this. In desperation I ask … Continue reading →

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Poem 93 – Memories and Mementos

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Michael

I left for work You were your happy self I called during the day You said you loved me.   I came home, you were crying A box of tissues at the ready Soggy ones at your feet. Your dad … Continue reading →

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Poem 91 – Every Time

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Michael

Every time you enter a room My heart skips a beat. I so love watching you walk, The way your hips sway, As you glide across a room. You fascinate me. Your smile radiates warmth Fills my soul, replenishes my … Continue reading →

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Poem 90 – Early Morning*

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Michael

Clyde loves his farm And he loved his wife Ellie. He works long hours, His farm more than viable. He is comfortable now. The years of battling Learning the land Understanding the elements, Has paid off. He strides across the … Continue reading →

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Poem 89 – Solitude

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Michael

It is over tea that we contact You are focused You want me to try Not the tea, us!   What have you to offer? I ask having offered so long. You look blankly, then smirk. You have? All efforts … Continue reading →

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G&T Writing In Australia

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Michael

Standing before you I feel my skin cells explode Your beauty mesmerises me, Momentarily I am lost for words. It was your smile that Enraptured me enfolded my heart. Scorned in the past, Humiliation a plenty, Wanting to reach out … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Open Link Night ~ Week 128 – Summer

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Michael

This morning the sun rose Heralding another warmish day I can tell by the glare The way the light penetrates Leaving brighter than normal Spotlights On the objects it falls on The walls flash back at me The floor sparkles. … Continue reading →

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Poem 83

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Michael

Movement, Languid Weary of the oppressive heat An afternoon that crawls by We sit beneath the fan Bodies glistening As a trickle of sweat Slips down my neck. We look outside Wishing the evening would arrive. At sunset the red … Continue reading →

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Poem 82

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Michael

Before you on my bended knees I await your command. But there is none, You take me into your arms Comfort me, your warmth, Shelters me from winter storms.   I shed real tears My heart bleeds You enfold me … Continue reading →

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D’verse – 127

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Michael

You must have felt naked Standing there Having exposed your soul to me.   What was left that you might hide? Every sinew of you was broken Only your shell was recognisable.   No amount of reaching out No amount … Continue reading →

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