Tag Archives: journey

Poem 90 – Early Morning*

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Michael

Clyde loves his farm And he loved his wife Ellie. He works long hours, His farm more than viable. He is comfortable now. The years of battling Learning the land Understanding the elements, Has paid off. He strides across the … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight ~ Week 129 – The Book Thief

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Michael

Thoughts on watching the film ‘The Book Thief’  by Marcus Zusak I watch Images Flash before me A past Not so long ago. Terror Uniforms Disorder Destruction Chaos Pain Tears. Death feasting On the lives of the innocent. We must … Continue reading →

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Poem 89 – Solitude

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Michael

It is over tea that we contact You are focused You want me to try Not the tea, us!   What have you to offer? I ask having offered so long. You look blankly, then smirk. You have? All efforts … Continue reading →

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G&T Writing In Australia

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Michael

Standing before you I feel my skin cells explode Your beauty mesmerises me, Momentarily I am lost for words. It was your smile that Enraptured me enfolded my heart. Scorned in the past, Humiliation a plenty, Wanting to reach out … Continue reading →

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Poem 88 – One Lonely Afternoon.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Michael

I tried to connect the parts The words were fractured In splinters at my feet I stooped to see what? Could I be salvaged? No. Lost. Gone. Miss you. A day off The words being fractured An argument Friends fed … Continue reading →

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Prompt 39 An Unwanted Reality – Age

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Michael

Age, decline, slowing down, Health, so many factors In my unwanted reality. The pursuit of love becomes problematic You don’t have any more Whatever youthful charm You once possessed. The chase becomes a lumbering shuffle Your chances are limited but … Continue reading →

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Poem 86

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Michael

I watch you open your eyes You smile Move closer. Your arm encircles me, A kiss so tender To melt my heart. Your fingers stroke my hair. There is no reason for words We speak an unspoken language Of lovers, … Continue reading →

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Prattlinsofanirishman – Tackas’ Blog Launch

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Michael

Tackas’ First Post In launching Tackas’ blog, Prattlinsofanirishman, it is my great pleasure to have been chosen as the launching pad for his new blog. If you have followed Tackas and his tales on my blog you would be familiar … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Banish Boredom: Rx: Verbs!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Michael

It’s midnight Silence, Save for Fingers Tapping languidly on Keyboards Heat permeating Humidity dripping Elusive sleep Tossing and turning, Will I ever embrace Peaceful, long sought after Sleep? Bleary bloodshot eyes Salute the morning My now delirious mind Imagines far … Continue reading →

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Poem 85 – A Memorable Day

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Michael

I spent today with you my son It was a magic day. I found myself loving being in your company. We just spent time together Hanging out. Looking a galleries Sharing meals, some fun stories, You listened to my tales … Continue reading →

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