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Poem 107 – Late Night

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Michael

It is late My body craves rest, Again sleep eludes me. Eyes wide open Thinking of you Dreaming of far off places Sun shine, carefree, singleted me.     I harbour in the morning Resentment. Senses blurred again Demands of … Continue reading →

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Poem 106 – Journey

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Michael

  Write your words I missed them today Your metaphors Images vivid Take me with you Your journey is mine.   It was sunny, fine and warm Our picnic planned The basket packed Freshness Hope Your journey is mine.   … Continue reading →

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POETICS – Poetically Evolving – Lessons Learned.

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Michael

  Humble beginnings indeed, At age ten a terrible verse It’s haunted me all these years ‘Green trees grow beyond the meadow green’!   Ever since striving to write a better line more erudite, more precise Exploring poetic terms With … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking Week 7 – My Cherubs

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Michael

I watch you gather round my table. Babies one day and soon children of substance. You breeze in, the door bangs, you each bound in, all smiles as you smell the nights fare. You are the spring of every visit. … Continue reading →

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Poem 104 – The Undemanding Boyfriend

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Michael

Friends ask me why? Why no girlfriend? I see myself the epitome of the undemanding boyfriend Fetch this, that and whatever else I need, please?   My mother called me tolerance Maybe that’s the problem, do you think? Would you … Continue reading →

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poem 103 – Bush Walking

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Michael

Back packs ready, trekking gear checked An air of excitement as we set off The search for the elusive tree of life, The pool of ultimate immersion. The journey arduous yet enjoyable Cannot be rushed, cannot be taken lightly There … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight ~ February 2014 – Loss

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Michael

I wake in this pit. Sheer walls, rock floor No chance of escape I await a hand, redemption.   Will I wait long? Barely space to spread out My limbs contracting In this confined space.   Ironic that you Are … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – Literature Week – Arrival

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Michael

This week I have selected this prompt for my haibun: Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! ~ Dr Seuss I know I could not have picked a … Continue reading →

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Poem 101 – Write Me a Letter

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Michael

Write me a letter, one from you In which you paint me pictures In your words, of you and love, Of places far away, where dreams come true. Make your words sing to me Lullabies long forgotten. Make your words … Continue reading →

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There’s SomeTHING I Want to Tell You–dVerse Meeting the Bar – Shower

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Michael

I approach you each day, full of expectation You are a rare constant in my life. In anticipation of desire I reach for you. My hand manipulates and turned you on. I await your touch, knowing your caress Will sooth … Continue reading →

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