Tag Archives: hope

Photo Challenge #1 – My People Your People

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Michael

My people talk to Your people talk to My people talk to   At the third stroke it will be 10.28a.m. and three seconds   My people will arrange for Your people to be informed for My people to act. … Continue reading →

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Wordle #1- Survival

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Michael

The room in which I found myself was dark and when I first hit the floor I was thankful for the straw that lined it. I lay there a while but quickly became aware of the effluvious aroma seeping under … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Red Things

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Michael

The stairwell had long intrigued me. As a kid I used to marvel at the ornate metal work in the building my Aunty Eunice lived in. It was one of those that went up a long way, reached a point … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Color me spring – Bathe my Soul

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Michael

You came into my life So innocently, so quietly I didn’t notice you at first You sat to the side You said a few things Your watched me You took me in. Days go by and I watch you now … Continue reading →

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Poem 111 – Prattling

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Michael

Just today my dearest friend Tells me I prattle well. That my prattling reveals who I am, That I should do more of it. After all a good prattle can be very cathartic.   And it’s Monday, I look at … Continue reading →

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Prompt 47 Street Art – Shapes

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Michael

Shapes An obsession with shapes They come at you from all angles Curved, straight, obtuse, Parallel circles drawn Eye catching, compelling, We stop, we take photos, Amazing work. In varying shades of blue.   The man who did this Has … Continue reading →

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All in a Word…Criticism – The Letter

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Michael

A letter arrived, eagerly awaited. Dear Sir, in response to your poem We were puzzled by the content, The metaphor bewildered us Left a lot to be desired Our readers would find Your poem far too obtuse. Our readers are … Continue reading →

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Poem 108 – Awake

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

Four a.m. Headache Wide awake Expectant. For what? Silence Pervades I sit, watch, listen. Lights flash A car Peace shattered Sound drifts Order restored Nothing Silence. Monotonous whirl The fan Rotates on its axis Never wavering Relentlessly spinning Going no … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking Week 8: Freestyle Week – Trophies

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael

I have you all now. My little darlings, all lined up like the soldiers you are. We have made numerous journeys in all seasons to get to this place. Now I stand back and admire my handiwork, my trophies each … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt #1- Mood – Elation

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael

My afternoon began and ended on a high I am elated, excited and so so happy. What could have been an embarrassment Developed into an experience beyond all measure. It could not have happened without your help That one thought, … Continue reading →

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