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Posted on June 27, 2014 by Michael

I worked $260 One hour 10 I didn’t like it one bit. Dust Dust Dust Move Move Move A boy impersonates Elvis! Children ran in the hall Excuse me Lift, Push, Lug, Shove. Performance in black room Criticism Attention French … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Shattering the World and Rebuilding It – A Man Again

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It was the smugness Of your punctuous words Gouging, Ripping at my soul Leaving me selfless Floundering Homeless. My skeletal remains Dragged behind me Aimless Lost Devastated. I heard your calumnious tales Spread joyfully around town. You wanted me crushed … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 55 – Controversial

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s terrible Self-destructive It robs one of self-esteem Its like a part of you has up and left. I was embarrassed to discover At just the wrong moment really That what once worked so well Had gone away Like it … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#138- Work It Out

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Michael

…but what is the prompt?…   It’s perfectly obvious. I can’t see why you can’t see it. Like it’s as plain as the nose on your face. Now stop it, there’s no need to go into the Python routine about … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 51 – Loss of sense – Sight

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Michael

I waited years Then this. With tubes into and out of me My head wrapped like a mummy So much anger Mystery Why me? I hear them say Blind I hear them say Bad luck. My mind retains you The … Continue reading →

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MTB– Connecting the unconnectable or// join the “young wild” for a bit?

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Michael

You have surprised me You are not as I am accustomed Not once have you called me by name Stupid, ignorant, dumb, irrational Is there something wrong with you? You face betrays your age Your behaviour belies your years How … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 42 – Reprimand

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Michael

You stepped way out of line today. Was it necessary to embarrass me as you did? I was doing as you asked. Why was your action warranted? You stepped into the line I was in, You grabbed me by the … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #12 – The Tree.

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Michael

It’s such a big arse tree Dangerous An eyesore The roads unsafe Yesterday a branch dropped Caused a huge bottleneck It’s served its purpose Cut it down It’s old and brittle. Its time to move on. It’s too gigantic Gangly, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 41 – New beginning – Come Find Me..

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Michael

You said come find me I’m waiting you said I’m so looking forward you said To ventured the path of discovery. In the distance I saw you Waiting Patiently, forever some days it seemed. Always expectant Looking south Waiting for … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #11 – Bill Tykes

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Michael

Yesterday he awoke to another day as plain old Bill Tykes. Today he woke up William Tykes, Earl of Tykes, seventh in line to the throne. It was a rude awakening for him. He was happy with his life working … Continue reading →

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