Tag Archives: Family

Poetics: Those Pesky Questions of Identity – The Man I Am

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Michael

I am a man, father, friend, lover I could be superman, Mr Universe, Anyone I choose in this space But those who know me would say liar lair pants on fire. As I age I find I am confronted by … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 10/14 – Aunt May

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Michael

‘entrance.’   My Aunt May loved nothing more than a grand entrance. She had this uncanny ability to turn up to family gatherings ‘fashionably’ late as she called it. She would often waltz in as the entrees were being served, … Continue reading →

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From a Photo – Story Prompt # 8 – What’s Your Number? – 22

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Michael

It’s a large part of my life It’s been with me since birth It’s the number of my house I was once 22, believe it or not, My father always had it in his lotto numbers Not that it has … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #7 – Grandmother’s Mirror

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Michael

My grandmothers house was an old worldly place with many dark spaces, many old things that stood in hallways and corners and to me as a child seemed to lurk about with far too much familiarity. In the centre room, … Continue reading →

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Wordle #7 – The Family Dinner

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Michael

It wasn’t hard to imagine that his latest money making idea had fallen on deaf ears. We were sitting around the dinner table discussing what ever the daily news was when he made his announcement. My father had a way … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt: Confusing Figure of Speech – It’s Sucked the Grub

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Michael

Holidays brought Aunt May Mum’s younger sister. Very loud, very forthright Took over where ever she went Our house was no different. Tuesday after she arrives, Mum’s vacuuming Bang, crash, scream – Mum! What’s that god awful noise? Aunt May … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt: Dear Me…Michael

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Michael

Your ignorance is understandable You lived a very sheltered life. Parents as unworldly as you A world dominated by sport and activity. You were led to church, you served at mass Your church school preached the holy catholic line First … Continue reading →

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Ten Things of Thankful

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Michael

1 Health. That I stand each morning and step forwards is a great thing. I am thankful to Doctors and drugs for keeping me in the shape I am in even if that in itself is challenging. 2 My best … Continue reading →

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POETICS: Rhythm of the road – Terms End

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s a regular occurrence Terms end Load the car Head north. Into the night we drive Hoping kids will sleep Counting landmarks Relief as I see emerging The lights of the city But still hours to go. A child cries, … Continue reading →

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Poem 117 – Bringing Up Daughters

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Michael

I have three daughters, each very different But oh so close, as I have discovered There is not a thing I could do or say That they don’t communicate to each other. I was like every father, protective and wary … Continue reading →

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