Tag Archives: friendship

Story 1 – Tackas – Part 7

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Michael

The catch up on the story here are the links to the earlier parts 1               https://summerstommy.com/2013/11/12/story-1-tackas/ 2               https://summerstommy.com/2013/11/13/story-1-tackas-part-2/ 3               https://summerstommy.com/2013/11/15/story-1-tackas-part-3/ 4               https://summerstommy.com/2013/11/20/story-1-tackas-part-4/ 5               https://summerstommy.com/2013/11/22/story-1-tackas-part-5-2/ 6               https://summerstommy.com/2013/11/23/story-1-tackas-part-6/ The Wake In the time after the funeral, after the people who had attended … Continue reading →

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Poem 51

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Michael

Artwork by Anja used with permission Come my Prince rescue me Take me from the bonds that tether I am weary of the endless search The never-ending moments when all is lost I do not want to lose hope Nor … Continue reading →

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Poem 50

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Michael

I reached into your heart today I was curious as to what lay there was there a beat was there life what lies within where life is nurtured and now there sings a delight only a few are gifted to … Continue reading →

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Poem 49

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Michael

so true are your words I blush sometimes at your perception the vision you have, so fine and so in tune with where you think I am at my scatteredness my prattle, which takes up air space for that is … Continue reading →

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Poem 48

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Michael

I have in my yard a vast array of birds some nest some hunt some attack at certain times of the year. I am forever in wonder the colour the sounds the chirping the singing. Right now I hear the … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 5

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Michael

The boys were sitting around at Paddy’s and were waiting for the phone call from the hospital. They knew it was coming and they knew it would mean they would all be on the move. There had not been a … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 4

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Michael

Tackas would be the first person to tell you he didn’t like flying. But I managed to get him organised and to the airport. In the days before we left I had never seen him so tense. ‘Clancy do you … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 2

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Michael

Tackas stood out front The congregation watching Expectant. He shuffled his papers Nerves on show Opened his mouth In his most beautiful lilting Irish voice be began. We listened enthralled by Tackas’ story. Rory his mate lay before us His … Continue reading →

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Poem 41

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Michael

I watch you across a room You strut, You flout, You don’t care About the boy in the corner. He doesn’t exist He has no opinion. You care little to pass a second with him But he watches, Not fascinated, … Continue reading →

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Poem 38

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

The table is set You spent an afternoon Preparing, chopping, sautéing Impression so important Nothing can go to chance. Worried brow over the dessert Agitation as the meat is cooking Everything has to be right. Tempers flare, frustration Cleaning not … Continue reading →

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