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Music Prompt #39 “Keep Your Head Up” by Andy Grammer

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmrOB_q3tjo For my youngest daughter who is doing tough right now with three small boys.   It’s hard right now to keep your head up When so much shit is happening around you. What with boys to care for A … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 04-19-2016 – Uncle Joan

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Michael

Image: TJ Paris When Uncle Joan built the windmill in the back yard most of us thought he had well and truly lost his marbles. He was a strange relative. He was adamant we had ancestral ties to the little … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 16 – Vintage On Melbourne

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a poem about (or at) a food establishment. My two youngest in tow We lunched at Vintage on Melbourne. What was once my local general store Is now a café come restaurant Serving superb food In … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 14 – Time Out

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Michael

Today’s prompt, write a time out poem. Step back, take a breath I need some space You’re all over me. You are so full on I need to take some time, Sit alone, in my room Gather myself and take … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Never Talk to Strangers” – Defiant Child

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Michael

Defiant child stamped her feet. Arms folded, pouting lip there was no telling her. Stranger danger she ignored and so often in the street she would disappear only to be found in earnest conversation with a person unknown. No amount … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 10 – Black Dog

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, pick an emotion, make it the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. When he was happy he laughed to split his sides When he wasn’t he was glum as the darkest day.   One … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 7 – Urban Rush

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, take the phrase “Urban (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase Urban Rush Waiting waiting Beep beep Rush rush Hustle hustle Bustle bustle Waiting waiting Horns blaring Cars gridlocked Lights red, lights green Lights in-between … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 60: Star – A Tough Nuts Day

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Michael

Weave a scene (or two) from your life. Who is your Doppelganger? So, who is going to play YOU in your biopic? Big star? Rising light? Cross-over from sports/music? Someone known for comedy or pathos? Your supporting cast members are . … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 6 – The Intimacy of Pattern

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Michael

Image: Lucas Grogan – Totally Fine For today’s prompt, write an ekphrastic poem. An ekphrastic poem is a poem inspired by art. A sheet of board spread on my dining room table Marks the start of another project. I watch … 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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