Tag Archives: friendship

Poem 37

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

I love the dawning, The half-light snaking into our room. I look at you Asleep, breathing so gently I do so like to wake up with you. You begin to stir I look at you Your eyes awakening to the … Continue reading →

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Poem 34

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Michael

Banter, so aimless Directed So anal, yet divergent What can be done to quench the boredom? Screen, words, lines and rhymes What to do when purpose disappears When all you have to resort to Is an exchange of thoughts, Filling … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge – Memorial

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Michael

My chosen prompt for this week is: “And then there are the times when the wolves are silent and the moon is howling.” ― George Carlin. It should never have happened this way. We are standing at the spot where … Continue reading →

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Poem 33

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Michael

I played with you tempted you not up the garden path but into the vastness of your intellect willingly you played the game added, not detracted we created we evolved words that made sense engaged us for that is the … Continue reading →

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Poem 31 – Nurture

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Michael

I came with no great expectations A hope there might be some interest in what I write And so it began A tentative story A beginning A like here, a like there Soon followers, Soon I was following. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Poem 30

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Michael

Art work © Anja Partin. There’s so much going on in Your agile mind I watch in fascination, Your thought process astounds me. In awe I read your words Of where and of why, Of laughter, of pain. Mother, teacher, … Continue reading →

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Poem 28

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Michael

a birthday unlike all others no pressure no fear a celebration, of age of accomplishment, with friends, family. children who show their love constantly never failing to astound me their generosity their love overflows my heart I realise I am … Continue reading →

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Milestones

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Michael

‘When I get older losing my hair Many years from now, Will you still be sending me A valentine, Birthday greeting       Bottle of wine.’  When I’m 64 – The Beatles 18/10/2013 A milestone when reached is an important part of … Continue reading →

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Poem 27

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Michael

from across the seas, you sent me precious gifts. once again wrapped with hands of love and compassion. a small black stone from the Baltic Sea ancient runes inscribed giving me strength and fortitude.

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Poem 24

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Michael

In a moment of crisis I seek you confide trust. response? concern hope a smile ha my mood breaks all good you’re good we’re good.

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