Tag Archives: journey

Poem 118 – A Morning Walk

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Michael

A step taken, then two No pain, only gain. Take a few more, Come on, you can do this. I stagger a little, drag my feet Knowing how unfit I have become. A little further, a hill to climb, Muscles … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #6 “The Moon Garden” – Springtime

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Michael

Springtime Flowering shrubs Beneath a full moon Nature awakens within us.   A time of renewal As winter chills drift away New growth, new life Blossoms flourish, as do we.   The dankness, the damp, the cold Fall behind, as … Continue reading →

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Wordle #6 – An Indiscretion

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Michael

Dear Readers, Please accept this letter as an explanation of the recent events that occurred to me at the recent museum opening. That my behaviour caused so much upset and uproar is a source of great embarrassment to me. I … Continue reading →

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Ten Things of Thankful

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Michael

1 Health. That I stand each morning and step forwards is a great thing. I am thankful to Doctors and drugs for keeping me in the shape I am in even if that in itself is challenging. 2 My best … Continue reading →

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Prompt for SoCS April 26/14 Which way?

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Michael

Which way? I ask again which way. Is it up, down round, around. I’ve tried so many times to understand the need to comes to terms with this question as life has an unfortunate way of getting in my way … Continue reading →

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Bastet’s Shadorma Photo Prompt #5 – Stepping Out

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Michael

From darkness Into your light Magical Mystery A step into the future I cannot wait.   Cats Four boys Our open door Five thousand steps later This.   Brightness Excitement awaits Tomorrow So soon Journey to create a life An … Continue reading →

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Poetic journalism – “dagsvers” – Social Event of the Year.

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Michael

Today the focus was on our tiny bush town As many gather from miles around Whellabarraback’s night of nights Shall outdo all others in every might. So dust off your finery, your Sunday best Polish and spit upon your family … Continue reading →

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POETICS: Rhythm of the road – Terms End

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s a regular occurrence Terms end Load the car Head north. Into the night we drive Hoping kids will sleep Counting landmarks Relief as I see emerging The lights of the city But still hours to go. A child cries, … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 14 – New Horizons

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Michael

Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .”” — C.S. Lewis (The Four Loves)   I am struck dumb at the realisation that … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #5 “Paper Train” – Burden

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Michael

My load is huge, heavy, tedious I’ve dragged it Miles now No! A lifetime. Bits fly off Discarded Redundant I watch them dropping away Sad old burden Where ever I go.   Not everything is baggage My books contain my … Continue reading →

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