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Poem 78

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Michael

‘You must make me laugh,’ she said. ‘I expect at least one occasion during the day Where I shall at least giggle, From something humorous you have said.’ I was concerned I am not a funny person My dour personality … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – To Hover

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Michael

I don’t know for how long it was that I had the sensation of you hovering over me. There were times when I appreciated you being there, like some sort of guardian angel but there comes a time when I … Continue reading →

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Poem 77 – Hi Mum

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Michael

Hi Mum I cleaned out the old cupboard yesterday A cupboard where stuff from over the years Had been had been dumped and much forgotten.   In an old Sunbeam iron box I found all your sympathy cards Dad had … Continue reading →

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Poem 76 – Old Muddie

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Michael

An old stoneware pot Lays discarded in one corner A half carved doll The product of one short Moment of creativity, Lays discarded wrapped in a cage of cobwebs.   Old Muddie’s boots, worn and in need of stitching Serve … Continue reading →

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Poem 75 – June

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Michael

When he first said he loved you You laughed, as if he uttered Schoolyard fantasy. You thought him cute, but I remember you saying He is ok, but not my type. Oh how times change, That boy you laughed at … Continue reading →

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Poem74 – My Uncle Jack

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Michael

My Uncle Jack Lived most of his life In solitude on Briers Hill, Way out of Ogleton.   I once asked Uncle Jack about politicians, Much to my regret:   ‘They’re all arseholes the lot of them Silly buggers sitting … Continue reading →

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Poem 73

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Michael

When a fool cries he is a laughing stock. When a  fool cries Integrity  is gone. When a fool cries Credibility is shot. When a fool cries Realisation hits home. When a fool cries We say we saw it coming. … Continue reading →

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Poem 71

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Michael

I awake as the dawn breaks to a kookaburra chorus. Their vocally uplifting cry Heralds the rising sun. Loudly they proclaim Their territory. Uttering a laugh that echoes Across my neighbourhood. I lie in my bed listening to this Aria, … Continue reading →

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Poem 69

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Michael

Travel safely friend It’s a long way home, Be careful, Not everyone will drive like you. I shall breath a sigh of relief When I know you are safely home. It’s the time of year When people travel Far and … Continue reading →

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Poem 68

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Michael

She said talk to me. Tell me the secrets you hide. Why? I asked Because then I’ll begin to know you. But isn’t this enough No never. I wont tire of you. But you may not like what you hear. … Continue reading →

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