Tag Archives: journey

Poetics – Invisibility – The Morning Train

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael

I have travelled this train Five years, anonymous, Wondering who you all are.   Mr Executive, resplendent in suit A picture of seriousness, focused, Never a sideways glance.   Miss Career Girl, smart, tailored, Always a phone to you ear … Continue reading →

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Poem 102 – Destiny

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael

Let us play. Ride you said? With me my love with me Over plains, across the world No barriers No obstacles Our destiny.  

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MeetingTheBar: Character Matters – The Farmer

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Michael

Grizzled, a face etched with creases So alike this drought ravaged landscape. He speaks few words Standing at the gate His sheep milling around. He’s a picture of concentration Particular beasts to select. He shouts orders Barker responds, dashers here … 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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OpenLinkNight ~ Week 133 – Package

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Michael

Arriving on my doorstep, A package wrapped in silence Begging to be opened.   Words flowed forth. Not just any meaningless words But a language of love, of affection.   I take it into my arms Allow it to wrap … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking Week 5 – Winter’s Chill

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Michael

This week I have chosen this prompt for my entry: “Don’t forget – I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” – Notting Hill   I didn’t think you would keep me waiting … Continue reading →

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Prompt 43 Supernatural Lust – Energy

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Michael

I have awoken again and sense you are here. I know I cannot see you yet, I know from before that you need to warm me up as you say, tune me to your desires before I can fully comprehend … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight– Week 132 – The Mass is Ended

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Michael

Go the mass is ended, The final blessing given The recessional begins.   We move your arm rests on my shoulder Father you are a big man, within a few steps I doubt my strength in supporting you.   Within … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 4 Freestyle Week – Springtime

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Michael

Feeling wretched, anticipation, in springtime, you descend into your separate hell. You destroy, maim, injure, your fangs into all and anyone in your path.  While nature is renewing outside inside you inflict your own insanity on all around you. Where … Continue reading →

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