Tag Archives: journey

Friday Fictioneers – End of the Line

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

The boardwalk was the end of the line. You didn’t have to tell people. They just knew. It was eerie standing at one end knowing that in the distance was the last stop. It was a place you would often … 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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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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Poem 105 – My Words

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Michael

You write for me poems with meaning Words I understand, Images I see There is never any doubt Your intention precise.   I could write in abstract images, Use squwibbles and squswarkles Dooseys and dontsys Affront your inner cortextual interface … 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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