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Poetry Prompt 15 – The Meaning of Life – My Son

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Michael

What’s all about daddy? Why am I here, I’m missing John’s party? Why does it hurt daddy when I breathe? Why am I plugged in, always in this bed?   He asks me these questions, Each day so it seems … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 14 – Describe a Smell – My Cat

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Michael

Phew, my goodness my face is all red, I am sorry to say I think something’s dead.   I have not been so nasally affronted My nose feels like its just been punted.   The aroma is not something to … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Those Pesky Questions of Identity – The Man I Am

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Michael

I am a man, father, friend, lover I could be superman, Mr Universe, Anyone I choose in this space But those who know me would say liar lair pants on fire. As I age I find I am confronted by … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #8 “War Paint” – No Painted Maypole

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Michael

Art work by Chiara Fersinis I have lived in your shadow so long You have taken much from me My soul, my being, my heart You have left me shaking and irresolute.   But enough is enough; no more can … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 12 – Light and Dark – Who am I?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Michael

I live in a world of extremes Light and dark Up and down In and out Hit or be hit Walk, don’t walk. My neighbour bashes his wife His wife baths his swollen fists. My children tell me they love … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 9 – Open With a Question – Mountain Trekking?

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Michael

Did you really mean that? I don’t believe you did For you have cut me to the quick Shattered all belief. I was already to join you Paid my deposit Organised work leave And you spring this surprise on me? … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 8: First Phrase – Last Phrase – A Fine Mess

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Michael

It’s a fine mess you have landed us in. The words blurted from my mouth We were at the check in counter Sorry sir, your flights closed! It was 7.25, the flight left at 7.50 Five minutes late. No go! … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #7 “The Dove”

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Michael

Dawn awakens me I look to the light The silence deafening I expected you sooner You said two days But no word No call. I am greeted instead By this dove. It flies into my window As if heralding your … Continue reading →

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Wordle #7 – The Family Dinner

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Michael

It wasn’t hard to imagine that his latest money making idea had fallen on deaf ears. We were sitting around the dinner table discussing what ever the daily news was when he made his announcement. My father had a way … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 5, 2014 by Michael

Bang, bang, bang, It was the Doctor His knock ominously pounding our silence We jumped, collective surprise He was early, he was never early. We looked, who’s getting it? Nervous hesitation The doctor had a habit of coming with bad … Continue reading →

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