Tag Archives: innocence

Photo Challenge #169 – Growing Up Was No Fun

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Michael

Image: Jean-Daniel Beley Summer arrived shirts were off. The boy loved the long days Endless games in backyards Exploring the surrounds Stepping into places forbidden. From morning till evening He met with mates Picked sides, made plans Some days riding … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 11 – In My Defense.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a defensive poem. I protest innocence I wasn’t even there I was somewhere else In a woman’s arms Loving and being loved I couldn’t have done it It’s not my style. I dispute the video evidence … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 9 – Obscene Lullaby

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a hide out poem “Coming ready or not!” The words aren’t shouted But whispered. Their lilt I know The tone familiar The intimation terrifying. Outside is dark The world is asleep My innocence stolen. The creak … Continue reading →

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Literary Saturday Prompt #10 – A Chaste Woman

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Michael

“I thought her As chaste as unsunned snow.” —Cymbeline by William Shakespeare Bitch brazen hussy. I still hear the words ring out. I walk in the street to stares and sideways glances I am the product of a smear campaign … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #39 – The Synks

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Michael

Leaf, branch, leaf, is it? No. Are we there yet? No. You sure its this way? Yes. I think we’re lost. Lost? No. It’s up here. Over there. Down here. Hang on it’s the edge. Oops. Backup! This is what … Continue reading →

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Photo #2 “Mollusk” – Childlike Innocence?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Michael

Art work by: Tomoki Hayasaka Childlike innocence pervades Every action you take. Though nothing Escapes your attention. You give us impressions Of growing ignorance But we know this is Part of many protective layers. Feigning misunderstanding You lead us astray … Continue reading →

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