Tag Archives: expectation

Wordle #2 – Predicament.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Michael

You looked at me askance when I asked you the question. What had happened to you, why was all that was vital about you, your smile, your vivacity now sered beyond recognition. What had happened in those intervening years, for … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Challenge #1 – The Purple Princess

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Purple princess stands up tall Looks for her knight the valiant Sir Jasper She knows he is out there She knows as he told her he would return.   For so long, she lived in loneliness Unloved, uncared for, accepting … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 10 – March 25th 2014 – Literature Week

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Michael

Literary Quote To have the sense of one’s intrinsic worth … is potentially to have everything ~ Joan Didion   The minute is approaching. I will soon hear my name called to step out and deliver what many believe will … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #1 – My People Your People

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Michael

My people talk to Your people talk to My people talk to   At the third stroke it will be 10.28a.m. and three seconds   My people will arrange for Your people to be informed for My people to act. … Continue reading →

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D’verse – Kennings – the metaphor of Skalds – Crone

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Michael

A kenning is a very brief metaphoric phrase or compound word and it means “to know” (derived from Icelandic, but exist in many other languages like Swedish and German). It was used extensively in Old Norse (later Icelandic) and Anglo … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Color me spring – Bathe my Soul

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Michael

You came into my life So innocently, so quietly I didn’t notice you at first You sat to the side You said a few things Your watched me You took me in. Days go by and I watch you now … Continue reading →

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Prompt 47 Street Art – Shapes

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Michael

Shapes An obsession with shapes They come at you from all angles Curved, straight, obtuse, Parallel circles drawn Eye catching, compelling, We stop, we take photos, Amazing work. In varying shades of blue.   The man who did this Has … Continue reading →

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Poem 110 – Puzzled

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Michael

I have puzzled you and I am sorry At least I should be But I’m not. My work has left you in a quandary I should be concerned but I am not Words are for you to play with Decide … Continue reading →

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Poem 108 – Awake

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

Four a.m. Headache Wide awake Expectant. For what? Silence Pervades I sit, watch, listen. Lights flash A car Peace shattered Sound drifts Order restored Nothing Silence. Monotonous whirl The fan Rotates on its axis Never wavering Relentlessly spinning Going no … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking Week 8: Freestyle Week – Trophies

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael

I have you all now. My little darlings, all lined up like the soldiers you are. We have made numerous journeys in all seasons to get to this place. Now I stand back and admire my handiwork, my trophies each … Continue reading →

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