Tag Archives: life

Poem 14

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Michael

I look at you, Asleep in my bed. I listen to your breathing Watch your face, your eyes aflutter in your dreams. Are you in a place where magic happens? Are you running from fear? Do you see me? Your … Continue reading →

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Poem 13

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Michael

  The ones who seek to find Will wonder when the hour comes Why the doors were closed Turned away to emptiness   as the dawn emerges from the gloom lone figures run the horizon heralds of hope, of rebirth … Continue reading →

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Prompt 23 Anais Nin Quotes – My Wife

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Michael

  “I, with a deeper instinct, choose a man who compels my strength, who makes enormous demands on me, who does not doubt my courage or my toughness, who does not believe me naive or innocent, who has the courage … Continue reading →

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I love you Dad

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Michael

This week is the anniversary of my worst ever week. A year ago I spent this week with my father as he gasped his way to his death. Dad with Great Granddaughter Dakota each morning a long drive longer as … Continue reading →

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Prompt 21 My Story

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Michael

In 1975 I began my career as a teacher. In a few short weeks that career will come to an end. I like to think of my career as a very fortunate one. I have taught in some wonderful schools, … Continue reading →

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Poem 6

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Michael

As I walked in the fields I stopped by a hedge In the hedge was a small nest In the nest was even smaller fledgling. Before me was new life, precious, unique. I may never see this again, I shall … Continue reading →

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Stumped/Friday Fiction

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Michael

  I love India. You do? Yes, all things Indian. Oh? Cricket, I love cricket and curry. Ever been there? Once. Once? Got lost. Lost? Marie’s fault. How so? She was running late. And? The bus. What happened? Missed it. … Continue reading →

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Daisy

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Michael

  Daisy Today, everything was going to be fine. I was going to be on top of things. The sun was going to shine and nothing was going to stop the day from being a success. That is always my … Continue reading →

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Live Forever?

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Michael

Live forever?   The girl looked at him and asked if he wanted to live forever. It was not a question he had ever considered. His initial response was to ask why? She looked at him and said,  ‘Think of … Continue reading →

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