Tag Archives: love

All in a Word – Writing Prompts – The Visit.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Michael

You visited yesterday First time in ages I had seen you Nothing has changed Has it?   You are not as good as me. I have more material wealth than you’ll ever have. My husband is a better man than … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight– March 2014 – Patience

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Its Sunday a new beginning Tomorrow has arrived Yesterday forgotten.   We are hopeful as we march Ever watchful towards our future Stretching out before us.   Each day brings us closer Innocence to be left behind An awaken as … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Challenge #1 – The Purple Princess

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Purple princess stands up tall Looks for her knight the valiant Sir Jasper She knows he is out there She knows as he told her he would return.   For so long, she lived in loneliness Unloved, uncared for, accepting … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Rhythm and Blank Verse – Choices

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Michael

It’s the door that has thrown me Open when I was sure it was shut. Why I ask? Forgiveness you said Comes in simple terms My door ajar My heart open. I ask the question Are you worth the risk? … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – Film Week – Nanna

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Michael

Golly, did I hear you say you would be free if you could? Gussy the Goose, Charlotte’s Web (2006 Nanna lies peacefully in her bed for the last time. She looks serene lying there. Her life coming to an end, … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Color me spring – Bathe my Soul

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Michael

You came into my life So innocently, so quietly I didn’t notice you at first You sat to the side You said a few things Your watched me You took me in. Days go by and I watch you now … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar: The Blind Poet – My Love

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Michael

I know when you come in You have a way of breathing It gives you away every time. Even when you try and surprise me I smell you, the lavender soap, The soft powder on your skin. I love the … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking Week 7 – My Cherubs

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Michael

I watch you gather round my table. Babies one day and soon children of substance. You breeze in, the door bangs, you each bound in, all smiles as you smell the nights fare. You are the spring of every visit. … Continue reading →

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Poem 102 – Destiny

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael

Let us play. Ride you said? With me my love with me Over plains, across the world No barriers No obstacles Our destiny.  

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Poem 101 – You

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Michael

It’s a simple thing Nothing ostentatious That sets you apart You being you. Could I ask for more?

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