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Prompt Nights – Guérison par la foi – Faith, healing – My Love for You

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Michael

This week we are asked to share our poetic views about faith or healing. What is that one thing in your life that represents faith or the process of healing.   I can’t say what it is Its faith isn’t … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #150 “The Lovers” The Girl and The Boy

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Michael

The girl from humble beginnings Held back by fears and haunting words: ‘You’re no good’, ‘you’ll ruin everything you touch’. Love became an elusive ghost She had long given up the cause. Until the boy came along. In all innocence … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #32 ” “Riverside” by Agnes Obel – Down By the River

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4bTi8mpWpI   We’ve been down by the river It’s just across the river flat. In times of flood we see it Skimming along the banks Holding it back from swamping us. Our river is the life of the valley The … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #31: “I Can’t Escape Myself” by The Sound – Alice

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ad2ujW5Sl8   “This is no escape Locking yourself away like this.” My sage ever the wise one At times stating the bleeding obvious Looks at me in the same way as of day one, Full of love and concern. “You … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #101 February 23, 2016 – Being You

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Michael

Image: Sparrow – Four Photographs by Victor Rakmil   I wondered what might happen If you suspended yourself in my life If you took leave and settled in. Would you wake in the midnight hour Distressed from vivid dream Seek … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 02-23-2016 – Day Dreamer

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: Ellespeth’s Friend. Jack hated being number four on the work team. It meant he was the last one up the scaffold and that meant looking up at Bill’s rear end and that sight was enough to put you off … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #147 “Collage 17” – The Answer

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Michael

“The answer,” she said. “Is within the statement. Its how you made them feel that is so important. You may have said profound things You may have done great work But when they think of you they’ll remember how they … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #7 – The Plodding Walk

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Michael

My haibun/haiku is based on this beautiful quote from mr cummings. “Yours is the light by which my spirit’s born: – you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.” ― E.E. Cummings I plod, yes that’s what I am … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #29 “Read My Mind” by The Killers – Pretence

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc8hbSM1zVo&list=PLnG56ODjnHyIcALeFlZQozuHldfLzwzgB     Can you read my mind? Do you know what lurks And festers beneath this mortal visage? My nights are taken with memory Of you in my bed Together we were as one. We played as lovers Long … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #99 February 9, 2016 – The Bearded Man

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Michael

It was more than wisdom The man possessed. You enter his space His presence greets you Even before he enters the room. There is a hushed silence Whispers go round Expectations and past tales Of prophecy and revelation. A crude … Continue reading →

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