Tag Archives: Family

Poetry Prompt 40 – Low Tech – Out On Our Farm

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Michael

With pen in hand, words in my head I scribe to you a note of love Tomorrow I’ll post it, lick the stamp first Hoping you can read it in a week or two. In the meantime the newspaper arrives … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 38 – Good news- Arria Pixie

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Michael

My youngest daughter calls in Her two boys in tow She is delivering my order She is also very pregnant September is her date. The phone rings It is daughter number two She says what are you doing I say … Continue reading →

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The miracle of Life visits Morpethroad – Gchild #7

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Michael

Yesterday the miracle of life came into my world with the birth of my 7th grandchild, a little girl called Arria Pixie. Born to my second daughter, she is Shannon’s second child and only my second grand daughter. She was … Continue reading →

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Poetics ~ Seeding – New Family

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Michael

My children are killing me At me day and night I haven’t time to think Haven’t time to breathe They want, they demand How do I get to love them? When all I do is run after them?   Never … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 34 – Doors – Bang, Bang

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Michael

Bang, bang, slam, slam Crash, bang, slam, crash   Oh you kids be careful You’ll break those doors My head is killing me You kids will be the death of me.   Bang, bang, slam, slam Crash, bang, slam, crash … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #10 – Fast Forward – The Criers

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Michael

I awake to a pounding in my ears. It’s been like this for four days now. It is the relentless sound of shells landing and exploding all around my neighbourhood. I thought I lived in a utopian society. We had … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 27 – Your 100th Birthday

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Michael

My dear friends, I am happy you were able to attend tonight Its not everyday one gets to be one hundred years old. My children have come from around the world With their children and their children again. All up … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 25 – Extended Metaphor – Enigma

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Michael

I am my own enigma. I always have been. I struggle to be ‘normal, I know I am not as other men For I don’t behave as others I stand apart and I am ok with that. My son has … Continue reading →

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Prompt 57 Shock and A Seething Rise To Vengeance – Malevolence

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Michael

You led me a merry dance, For nigh on twenty years, you kept at it. Even when it was over Like a hand from the grave You actively pursued me Dragging me deeper Into the morass of your world Doing … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #9 “Lotus Song” – Miracle

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Michael

A dream Became months, Then weeks Now days I await your rising For so long we wondered Do you have it in you? Will you grace us with your presence? Come crawling from your cocoon Enfolding us once again in … Continue reading →

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