Tag Archives: love

Photo Challenge #7 “The Dove”

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Michael

Dawn awakens me I look to the light The silence deafening I expected you sooner You said two days But no word No call. I am greeted instead By this dove. It flies into my window As if heralding your … Continue reading →

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Prompt 54 A Vastly Important Secret – The Letter

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Michael

Write, he said, I did Again and again Why? What intrigues me? How can his words so enamour me? Weeks have past My fear escalates I know I must act I cannot let this go on. I reflect on my … Continue reading →

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Mini-Challenge: Flash Fiction 55! – Reflection

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Michael

Wind blows cold Biting, cutting We sit taking in the sun Snuggle close Body warmth Hands clasped Heads touching. Reflecting Our journey near completion A final hurdle One to be negotiated Your tears, our fears We shall meet Together, as … Continue reading →

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Poem 119 – Why Do I Love You?

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Michael

We are no spring chickens my love Time has ravaged us I look at your warty face Your eyes wonder at my perverse hump Our abhorrent hideousness apparent to all. Hairs grow from so many wrong places Our involuntary twitches … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Rhyme and Sonnets – Success

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Michael

Congratulations are the order of the day Your brilliant success amazingly outstanding I have come to offer my respects this May As your literary efforts are so commanding. Had I known, had an inkling of this I’d have come bearing … Continue reading →

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#55WordChallenge Week Ten: Mud, Rain and Pigs – Rain

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Michael

Rain It was pouring and we had looked forward to this evening for so long. The kids were being looked after. The restaurant booked. The meal all we expected. Dismayed by the weather, we were determined. Thank goodness for my … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Take a leap with Cheryl Kellar – Dressed Up

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Michael

All dressed up nowhere to go. Looking the part in expensive attire Carefully selected to look the part Fitting like a glove, feeling good.   Its day break, deep breath, I’m ready It’s taken some internal psyching Putting one foot … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge Inhaled – The Princess

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Michael

I inhaled in catching sight of you. I couldn’t believe it was you. We hadn’t seen each other in years and the change in you was amazing. Before me stood a princess. You had said you were into exercise as … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #6 “The Moon Garden” – Springtime

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Michael

Springtime Flowering shrubs Beneath a full moon Nature awakens within us.   A time of renewal As winter chills drift away New growth, new life Blossoms flourish, as do we.   The dankness, the damp, the cold Fall behind, as … Continue reading →

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Ten Things of Thankful

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Michael

1 Health. That I stand each morning and step forwards is a great thing. I am thankful to Doctors and drugs for keeping me in the shape I am in even if that in itself is challenging. 2 My best … Continue reading →

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