Tag Archives: connection

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #75 – In Love With Your Mind.

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Michael

She looked at the word then exclaimed: “That’s why I’m attracted to you. It’s your intelligence. I so love your brain.” “Well,” I replied, “I was hoping there was a bit more of me you liked apart from my brain.” … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 44 – The Sum of the Whole.

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Michael

I’ve tried a few times to disconnect with life. To withdraw into my own bubble and let everything go. The whole blogging thing gets out of control at times. If it wasn’t that I liked writing so much I may … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #76 July 14th Travel…Bus Journey – Aunty Clovis

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern (Used with permission) Weave a tale in which you experience an emergency call to go to a friend/family member’s aid and getting there is by coach/bus The phone rang at three minutes after midnight. My eldest … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Blood Is Thicker Than Water” – Uncle Joe

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Michael

My Uncle Joe was a waster. He disappeared one day after an argument with his dad. Never heard of again we all wondered what happened to Uncle Joe. My dad would take me to the park to wander around among … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #7 – The Plodding Walk

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Michael

My haibun/haiku is based on this beautiful quote from mr cummings. “Yours is the light by which my spirit’s born: – you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.” ― E.E. Cummings I plod, yes that’s what I am … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #15 “Daughter” by Loudon Wainwright – Three Daughters

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkI-07rzEnA First one born into a world that was so certain Where I thought this baby thing would be easy But you didn’t read the memo You led me up a path of discovery Wonder and at times utter frustration … Continue reading →

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poetry 101 rehab: connection – Slow Dance

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt is: Connection Across a crowded room I see you enter You look as pleased as me to be here. It’s those eyes that first attract me They dart around the room Taking in the atmosphere. Like me … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – January 26th, 2015 – Quiet Time

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “She was unaware that she was being watched.” Today she sat in the one spot in the forest that was hers, the place where she felt alone and in charge of herself even if it … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – December 16th 2014 – A First Trip

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Photo supplied by Terry Shepherd My first trip away from the safe shores of home has taken me to this place. Standing now looking across the water my wonder extends to questions. How many adventurers sailed to this place, how … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar: Thanksgiving Turkey with a side of Poetry – Thankful

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Michael

Brrrrrrrrrring My alarm awakens me I am thankful. Out of bed I manage to get vertical I am thankful. I remember where the bathroom is I am thankful. My old house creaks its recognition of me I am thankful. I … Continue reading →

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