Tag Archives: d’verse

Poetics: Holy Places – Within

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Michael

In an irreverent world It is not easy to find A place of solace that calms your heart. There are shrines that beckon Places the righteous suggest You should visit and feel the love of God. But they are empty … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: Faith

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Michael

Its cold out today and I’m stepping back into the church of my childhood. Its grand edifice stands as it always did, intimidating and yet majestic. Inside the cavern of its supposed holiness still fills me with foreboding and I … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: Who? What? Why?

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Michael

Write a haibun about what/who inspired you to write poetry. I started writing ‘poetry’ when I was in my teenage years. I found it a means to express my feelings mainly about girls I thought I should know and fall … Continue reading →

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OLN #210 Breaking for holidays

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Michael

The Anthology is now ready for ordering by Amazon. In Europe: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chiaroscuro-Darkness-Voices-dVerse-Anthology/dp/1979675333/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1513193103&sr=1-14&keywords=chiaroscuro In the US.  https://www.amazon.com/Chiaroscuro-Darkness-Voices-dVerse-Anthology/dp/1979675333/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1513193029&sr=1-7&keywords=chiaroscuro Living across the pond does ensure Isolation, a sense of being alone Forgotten at times and not considered The intellectual equal of those with … Continue reading →

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Quadrille #28 – Spring

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Michael

Rich and deep red, Lighting up my garden Awakening me from the gloom of winter Shivering, longing for the warmth of spring. I’ll watch you grow Nurture that wondrous moment As you slowly take shape Uncurl in all your beauty … Continue reading →

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dVerse Quadrille #27 – Giggle

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Michael

She giggled unashamedly when I said my name She gasped when I played my game. After she touched my nose, giggled, said its cute. When she awoke, she giggled in delight to see me still here. We embraced, rolled as … Continue reading →

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Melt My Heart

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Michael

Was it the room full of words I was lost within Where you first spied me, Between the sonnets and the free verse? I spin yarns of fairies And many tales of fancy. Your tender approach so apprehensive Claiming intimidation … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight #189 – There’s Nothing You Can Do.

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Michael

There’s nothing you can do When she reaches down to take your hand. She floods every pore of your being Your sense alight, she rolls over and says, Do it again and again and again.   There’s nothing you can … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #29 – Waiting

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Michael

Its five thirty and the day looms ahead. Summer in Australia is about days like this, one’s we call stinking hot. The prospect of 42C/107F is not something I look forward to. Already the day is challenging in anticipation of … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #28 – “Childhood Experiences”

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Michael

The theme this week  is “Childhood Experiences”   My aging neighbours are moving out. I’m standing in front of their house remembering the family who lived there when I was a kid. Its long ago now and my memory is clouded … Continue reading →

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