Tag Archives: friendship

Wordle #3 – Writing Companion

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Michael

Dear Ms Samuels, They said we were way past it that it was a childish fantasy to ever consider love at our age. Whatever flickers there might have been had been well and truly quashed by the passing of time … Continue reading →

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Wordle #2 – Predicament.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Michael

You looked at me askance when I asked you the question. What had happened to you, why was all that was vital about you, your smile, your vivacity now sered beyond recognition. What had happened in those intervening years, for … Continue reading →

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Poem 109 – Reflections of Blogger.

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Michael

I need two like buttons on my blog. One: I like what you have written One: I like how you have written. Posts about depression, the terrible, the horrific, pain, self-destruction, loss and grief I find hard to like rather … Continue reading →

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poem 103 – Bush Walking

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Michael

Back packs ready, trekking gear checked An air of excitement as we set off The search for the elusive tree of life, The pool of ultimate immersion. The journey arduous yet enjoyable Cannot be rushed, cannot be taken lightly There … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Invisibility – The Morning Train

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael

I have travelled this train Five years, anonymous, Wondering who you all are.   Mr Executive, resplendent in suit A picture of seriousness, focused, Never a sideways glance.   Miss Career Girl, smart, tailored, Always a phone to you ear … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight ~ Week 133 – Package

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Michael

Arriving on my doorstep, A package wrapped in silence Begging to be opened.   Words flowed forth. Not just any meaningless words But a language of love, of affection.   I take it into my arms Allow it to wrap … Continue reading →

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Poem 100 – Tingles

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Michael

They come to you daily Same with me, They occur when you least expect, Same with me. The buzz is exciting, awakening Same with me   We are suddenly back Teenage years, giggling Embarrassed coy, shy, More curious by the … Continue reading →

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Poem 99 – Discovery

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Michael

I see you across the way Apprehensive. I understand After all what are you daring? It may turn out a fizzer It may turn out not.   I had a dream in which You stood before me, hands out Extending … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 7

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Michael

If you haven’t read the other parts you can find them here: Part one Part two Part three Part four Part five Part 6  http://jlroeder.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-6/ As light from the weak sun filtered through the window of the room, Michael rose … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 5

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Michael

The Cat People of Kagir Manor Part 5 If you haven’t read the other parts you can find them here: Part one Part two Part three Part 4 – http://jlroeder.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-4 After a short time, the door opened and in came … Continue reading →

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