Tag Archives: expectation

All in a word….Poem

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Michael

Words to get lost in Yours in particular Rich metaphorical Illusionary visions. I watch them form before me Knowing full well You’ll weave a web Into which I’ll gleefully step Willingly ensnared Happy to twist and turn. Joyously I play … Continue reading →

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Poem 104 – The Undemanding Boyfriend

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Michael

Friends ask me why? Why no girlfriend? I see myself the epitome of the undemanding boyfriend Fetch this, that and whatever else I need, please?   My mother called me tolerance Maybe that’s the problem, do you think? Would you … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – Literature Week – Arrival

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Michael

This week I have selected this prompt for my haibun: Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! ~ Dr Seuss I know I could not have picked a … Continue reading →

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Day 41 Consuming Impatience

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Michael

I am driven to distraction By promises made Which impact on My own perverse sense of expectation. People who say one thing and do the opposite. Its soul destroying when you believe something Only to realise that it’s nothing more … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Banish Boredom: Rx: Verbs!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Michael

It’s midnight Silence, Save for Fingers Tapping languidly on Keyboards Heat permeating Humidity dripping Elusive sleep Tossing and turning, Will I ever embrace Peaceful, long sought after Sleep? Bleary bloodshot eyes Salute the morning My now delirious mind Imagines far … Continue reading →

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Poem 85 – A Memorable Day

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Michael

I spent today with you my son It was a magic day. I found myself loving being in your company. We just spent time together Hanging out. Looking a galleries Sharing meals, some fun stories, You listened to my tales … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – Carstairs and Technology

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Michael

Carstairs? Carstairs can you hear me? Yes Sir. Can you tell me anything yet? What would you like to know Sir? The enemy Carstairs, can you see the enemy? No  sir? What do you mean no? I mean no Sir, … Continue reading →

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Poem 70

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Michael

You are often with me When I’m sitting in bed. Our topics The simpliest things. The weather Life Kids The why The what fore. Some days we argue Points of , ‘This isn’t clear.’ ‘Rewrite’ ‘Oh I see’. Most days … Continue reading →

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Poem 66

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Michael

It is Christmas The holiest of nights. When long ago A child was born Whose words changed our world. Now on this the night before Christmas Children excitedly prepare. ‘Bed before he comes,’ parents say, ‘He wont stop if he … Continue reading →

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Alastair’s Photo Fiction – Photo Op

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Michael

  Do you think we will see it today? Could do, it’s the right sort of day. I hope so, we’ve come such a long way and I do want to go home with the photo, you said there’d be … Continue reading →

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