Tag Archives: love

Word-High July: Siping

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Michael

Weary day So many words, so many miles You lay beside me exhausted Your eyes heavy You look at me We exchange that look When words fail us It’s the look and soft touch That says it all.   Written … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Balintataw

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Michael

I wondered what made the lasting impression What you did? Who you were? The sum of all parts I know. In my eye I saw Compassion, dedication, The impish fun just of knowing you Your love in each word you … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Harana

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

I did sing for you One night when no one was around. Dusted off my vocal chords Listened to your favourite song, Thought I’d give it a go. You were stunned, so surprised I took the risk, made the effort. … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Humaling

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Michael

Looking into your eyes I see a woman of worth Of morals, of class. A shining light to so many. I am in awe of you. Is it any wonder my fondness Oozes from my very being Floods everything, I … Continue reading →

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Microfiction Challenge #4: At the window

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Michael

Image: Edvard Munch When word came there wasn’t much that could be said apart from the choking goodbye. His number and name had come up, he had passed the medical, he was deemed fit, ready to serve King and country. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #75 July 7th – Bedtime Stories for Grandparents

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Michael

The old lady carefully helped her aging husband into bed. He was getting more and more frail as the days past. She hated what age and time was doing to him but for her it was always a labor of … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Muni-muni

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Michael

Sometimes we sit and think And sometimes we just sit. Sometimes we sit and chat Sometimes we just chat. Thoughts flow free Pouring out our hearts We cry and comfort. We like being us So we sit and ponder How … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #120 – Ever Vigilant

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: Alessio Albi You never liked the notion of Head above water…. You feared the notion Give a person enough rope… And yet you never deserted You never gave up, Though some days you stepped way back. I thought of … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kalinaw – Serenity/Tranquility

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Late afternoon and it’s been hot A day out of the heat. A gentle breeze suggests cool. We sit at my back fence, Watch as the day ebbs away. The sun slides behind the distant gums Holding hands, we chat, … Continue reading →

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Wordle #116 – “July 4th, 2016” – Daisy Chain

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Michael

This week’s fun words to play with: Starch Trample Protean (readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable. changeable in shape or form, as an amoeba. (of an actor or actress) versatile; able to play many kinds of roles.) Walnut Strop (any … Continue reading →

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