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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 26 – A Poem of Love

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Michael

For today’s Two-for-Tuesday prompt: Write a love poem. Or… Write an anti-love poem.   A Poem of Love It was the girl who noticed The curly headed boy Across the room Looking lost, Rigid against the wall. He betrayed a … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #39 “Keep Your Head Up” by Andy Grammer

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmrOB_q3tjo For my youngest daughter who is doing tough right now with three small boys.   It’s hard right now to keep your head up When so much shit is happening around you. What with boys to care for A … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 11 – Relics

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Michael

Can you get over it? The pain? The turmoil? I feel it grabbing me Like a hand from the grave Pulling me back Dragging me down to that one place We fight tooth and nail to avoid. We set out … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 19 – Cool/Uncool

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, take on one (or both) of the following prompts: Write a cool poem. Or… Write a uncool poem.   Summer is really uncool You sweat and perspire You stay in out of the sun For fear of … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #109 – Hold My Hand

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Michael

Image: Murad Osmann   It started off a pleasant jaunt With both showing the way My world your world The magic of discovery. Then you said you had more That I had to trust You’d show the way And taking … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #155 “Collage 21” – When a Life Writes Itself

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Michael

When a life writes itself There is no telling Where the next sentence starts Nor where it ends. There is no way of knowing what tomorrow brings Even though inside you want More of what today gave you. So you … Continue reading →

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On Popular Demand – Sunshine

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Michael

“Its true you know You are the sunshine in my day.” I say this as we recline in bed. It’s been a long day, family demands Out in the midday sun. You look across and say that is your opinion … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #108 – Making me Whole

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

Image: Albert Finch I arrive home A long day no excuses Its always work work work. I’m tired, I’m cranky, I know you will be upset at yet another late night. A note on the kitchen table says: “Dinner in … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 10 – Black Dog

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, pick an emotion, make it the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. When he was happy he laughed to split his sides When he wasn’t he was glum as the darkest day.   One … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #37 “Burn” by Ellie Goulding – Old Man

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyEd0aKWZE Old man sitting on the side of the road Watches bewildered as the world goes by He doesn’t get it but he does care That this world is not, the one he once knew. He chews on some bark, … Continue reading →

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