Tag Archives: journey

Poem 116 – Easter

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Michael

The special time of year Of renewal and regrowth Of autumn shades down under Cool and pleasant evenings.   Family time, getting together A trip north, Grandson baptised His mum also immersed into the faith Several hours of prayer and … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #4 – The Princess’ Head

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Michael

Over dinner you were unusually quiet Puzzled I ask, ‘What is it my love? What bothers you this night?’   Your eyes narrow, I’ve seen that look before The evil you manifest seeping through. ‘The princess has grown up.’   … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar: Self Portraits – As I See It.

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Michael

Ageing Stuck Time lapse. Brain in denial Body protesting Aches and pains Everyday a new spot. Face facts ‘You ain’t as young as you used to be’.   Once I could run for miles Climb every neighbourhood tree Build forts … Continue reading →

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You Have Touched My Soul

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Michael

You have touched my soul Your words sit eloquently within me I am enamoured by what you say You reach out, I respond I am fortunate I know.   You have touched my soul When I least expected it What … Continue reading →

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Poem 115 – Solitude

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Michael

Awakening A car goes by Silence I lie still What day is it? Oh Saturday. Shopping More silence.   Time to reflect Time to gather self Time to take stock Time for me.   My aloneness Is ok I am … Continue reading →

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Prompt 51 Complete Bafflement – Emotions

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Michael

Why you? Why me? I ask myself this every day. How did this happen? What occurred to plunge me into this confusion? This disbelief? My emotions thrown into disarray. What began in all innocence Has blown out to a situation … Continue reading →

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Meeting The Bar – DIY – Inventing Your Own Form – Once Upon a Time

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Michael

Once upon a time when I was young The paper came in the mornings My mother made me breakfast.   Presidents and Popes Who won who lost? All on toast.   My days centred around school A mile or so … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #3 “Hidden Door” – Patience.

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

I wanted to ask, inquire, request? But the block, barriers you’d erected Are not easily negotiated.   They said you are difficult Remote, distant, are compliments Mysterious and enigmatic are givens.   I am questioning my pursuit of you Am … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 12 – Freestyle Week – Rebirth

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

I am standing on the cusp of a new beginning many said I was foolish to pursue. That what I wanted was way beyond my expectations, way beyond the station of a person such as I. It is true many … Continue reading →

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Wordle #3 – Writing Companion

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Michael

Dear Ms Samuels, They said we were way past it that it was a childish fantasy to ever consider love at our age. Whatever flickers there might have been had been well and truly quashed by the passing of time … Continue reading →

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