Tag Archives: love

Word-High July: Gunita

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Michael

Cold mornings and a fuel stove Huddled round the fire Munching our breakfast Shivered conversations The delivery of a hot meal Always guaranteed to be Overdone, burnt, a challenge. But never detracting from what was important Your love for us, … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Tinatangi – Someone Special

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Michael

They appear once in your life That someone special The person who captives, Holds you mesmerized. When they speak you focus On their every word. They take your breath away The reason your heart skips a beat When declaring they … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Timpi

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Michael

The front door slams We sit up in horror Clothes in disarray Quickly we rearrange Desperate to not be caught Guilt written on our faces We think of control Of hands across the chest. Maybe tomorrow?   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/02/word-high-july-timpi/

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Prompt Nights – Passion makes the world go round – Embracing what is us.

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Michael

I am restless tonight I am awake, outside is silent It is that hour I should be sleeping I look across at you See you looking at me These hot nights can be like that Keep us from slumber. I … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt # 49: “This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Michael

Am I what you came for? Is that you I see striding down the passage? Eyes focused searching me out? Then that tell-tale grin That smile that radiates so much love. Am I what you came for?   Words of … Continue reading →

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Word-High July 1st – Kilig

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Michael

What is it about you That mention of your name And I’m a flutter inside? We met across a crowded room Two scared souls Tentative, unsure, fumbling words Embarrassed we thought each other a fool. I rejoice in my good … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Summer sets upon earth’s bosom bare

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Michael

I sit on the sand staring out into the Pacific A cooling north-easterly breeze Makes this hot day bearable. There is a girl wading through the soft beach break With her feet she is digging for pippies* Around her neck … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #2: Burning Angel

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Michael

Photo ©Jimmy Fell At first, the burning angels were a source of great worry and fear. They appeared in random places and burnt ferociously. After a while, it became apparent that it was a waste of time calling the fire … Continue reading →

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Friday Music Prompt 48: Fields of June – The Thrill Still In Her Heart

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Michael

The girl sat and pondered Thought it would be nice If there was a field Instead of a pond A vast distance Where convention so it seemed Guarded every exit. She sat and waited Waited as you do For a … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: Lessons from Dad

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Michael

No kissing on the first date My dad would have been the last person to give you lessons on dating. He was shier than me around girls. In later life he told me about a date where he was a … Continue reading →

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