Tag Archives: hope

Fairytale #15 – Other People

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Michael

My Grandfather was an aloof man who kept himself in a shed out the back most of the time. It suited my Grandmother who said it was for the best as it kept him out from under her feet. Grandfather’s … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 65 – Handwriting – My Hand

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Michael

Come to the office please, now! Can you tell me what this says? We can’t understand your writing. You’ll have to write more clearly Slow down a little Were you away on handwriting lesson day? It’s a scrawl I know … Continue reading →

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Poem 122 – Wizard Ways

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael

I have wizard ways I am told They are not new In my 120 years I have perfected A few tricks Sleights of hand Look over there! I am gone! I can see a word Know what you mean Look … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #15 “Birdhouse” – Waiting.

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Michael

Wait he said. So I wait. Day in day out. How long? Four years six months eight days. Said he would come. Worth my while to wait he said. So I do. The house across the way is odd Always … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 62 – Holding Hands – In Your Mind

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Michael

I stepped into your mind Where like peak hour I found The hustle and bustle of modern life Thunderous deafening noise Lights that flashed on and off Look at me look at me! And I wondered Why I was here. Sound … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 61 – Holiday – Just Us

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Michael

Sun Sand Resort Luxury Just us.   We went to the island We went alone No one to bother us A week of relaxation Just us.   Sleeping in Spa baths Exotic foods Lounging by the pool Just us.   … Continue reading →

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Wordle #15 – Josie Fraser

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Michael

If there was one thing everyone loved about Josie Fraser it was her chatoyant personality. There was a lustre to her that attracted you instantly only to be further enhanced by the multi layers of this wonderful woman’s colourful character. … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales – Another Hand

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Michael

Image: A Game Of Patience, 1937, Meredith Frampton I expect him any minute My gaze takes in the street It’s desolate in the heat haze. Any minute now….. I have had that thought The past four hours. He must be … Continue reading →

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Prompt #62 Chi ku – The Maid

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Michael

I am awake at first light There is water to draw Dough to knead Floors to sweep Washing to do. Meals to cook. My days are repetitious Some old day in day out. But I am content My life could … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 60 – Sixty – I Love you

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Michael

Sixty words nothing more No mindless banter No wasted thought Make each word Every pithy pertinent point Relevant, precise Metaphorical issues Laid out for those academically inclined. Make it simple For that’s how I roll. Simple words from a simple … Continue reading →

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