Tag Archives: hope

OpenLinkNight – June, 2014 – Quest

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Michael

Some days I am lost Its like I am riveted to the spot. I want to move but I can’t I want to reach out but it’s not possible. I am fumbling, locked in the present, Unsure of who or … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 59 – Letter

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Michael

Weeks had passed So unlike you to not write. I wondered why? What had happened? Had you decided it was a pointless exercise? I had feared the worst. Day after day I searched the mailbox But nothing with your postmark … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #14 – The Lamp

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Michael

I loved the visits to my grandmother’s house. Her house was a treasure trove of nic nacs spread all over the place and in so many different rooms. ‘Just stuff I have picked up over the years,’ She would say. … Continue reading →

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http://dversepoets.com/2014/06/26/dada-daddy-dverse-meeting-the-bar/

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Michael

I worked $260 One hour 10 I didn’t like it one bit. Dust Dust Dust Move Move Move A boy impersonates Elvis! Children ran in the hall Excuse me Lift, Push, Lug, Shove. Performance in black room Criticism Attention French … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Shattering the World and Rebuilding It – A Man Again

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It was the smugness Of your punctuous words Gouging, Ripping at my soul Leaving me selfless Floundering Homeless. My skeletal remains Dragged behind me Aimless Lost Devastated. I heard your calumnious tales Spread joyfully around town. You wanted me crushed … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 55 – Controversial

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s terrible Self-destructive It robs one of self-esteem Its like a part of you has up and left. I was embarrassed to discover At just the wrong moment really That what once worked so well Had gone away Like it … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 54 – Hope – Stand Up.

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Michael

You can’t give up. It would be scandalous The message you give out From such an action To those who are your nemeses You cannot let them win. I have watched you in action You have charisma You look good … Continue reading →

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Wordle #14 – Reggie Burg

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Michael

It was a case that could only be described. The body of the young woman found face down in the garden of Reggie Burg, one time philanderer and part time weekend seismologist. He had made a name for himself in … Continue reading →

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Prompt #61 “Toska” – What If?

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Michael

William Blake Another day dawns I look towards where your head should be Your body resplendent beside me. I wonder what if? You stayed You listened I heard I listened. So many moments lost Anger Frustration I miss you despite … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 53 – A secret – Injustice

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Michael

It gnaws Frustrates Haunts. Reason? Its best they said to say nothing People will be hurt You wouldn’t want that would you? It’s the festering injustice The wrong Loss of character Humiliation You don’t deserve It’s unfair. If I say … Continue reading →

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