Tag Archives: journey

Poem 41

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Michael

I watch you across a room You strut, You flout, You don’t care About the boy in the corner. He doesn’t exist He has no opinion. You care little to pass a second with him But he watches, Not fascinated, … Continue reading →

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Prompt 28 Future Diary – The Guardian

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Michael

October 18 2318 I awoke this morning with the call. Grandfather has been saying there would be a call and today it came. Grandfather is the keeper of the Fallan. With the world becoming narrower, there was a need for … Continue reading →

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Poem 39

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Michael

In my room The gulf widens Language changes Meanings vary Connection weakens Time maybe Time will beat you Time will not stand still. Learn new tricks New customs Dress up Play games Everyday. No fear Courage See the humour See … Continue reading →

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Poem 35

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Michael

Words are puzzles tentative strokes beginning a flurry a flourish a finality if only. edit rewrite. a shape emerges random ideas contained in clumsy letters. A meaning to the mind who conjures. I struggle to extract meanings that contain truth. … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge – Memorial

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Michael

My chosen prompt for this week is: “And then there are the times when the wolves are silent and the moon is howling.” ― George Carlin. It should never have happened this way. We are standing at the spot where … Continue reading →

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Milestones

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Michael

‘When I get older losing my hair Many years from now, Will you still be sending me A valentine, Birthday greeting       Bottle of wine.’  When I’m 64 – The Beatles 18/10/2013 A milestone when reached is an important part of … Continue reading →

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Poem 25

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Michael

‘All my life’s a circle, Sunrise and sundown The moon rolls through the nighttime Till the daybreak comes around”          Harry Chapin, Circles. 1972   A circle is about to complete. Time to move on, Find new pastures Bask in the … Continue reading →

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Poem 22

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Michael

My country was dry Parched, dead. You came, restored life We are again one.

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Poem 17

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Michael

I watch you, across the park, striding, pacing, head down, intent, What did you say to the man, the woman, the child playing with the dog? Was it spying to want to see you in the everyday?   Later I … Continue reading →

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Poem16

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Michael

there are recesses in my mind where demons lurk. they connive to make me doubt, cry, rage, envy, whatever it takes to undo me.   monsters gather in the gloom, feed me messages I hear them, sense their claws tearing … Continue reading →

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