Tag Archives: love

Haibun Thinking – Literature Week – Arrival

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Michael

This week I have selected this prompt for my haibun: Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! ~ Dr Seuss I know I could not have picked a … Continue reading →

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Poem 101 – Write Me a Letter

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Michael

Write me a letter, one from you In which you paint me pictures In your words, of you and love, Of places far away, where dreams come true. Make your words sing to me Lullabies long forgotten. Make your words … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight ~ Week 133 – Package

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Michael

Arriving on my doorstep, A package wrapped in silence Begging to be opened.   Words flowed forth. Not just any meaningless words But a language of love, of affection.   I take it into my arms Allow it to wrap … Continue reading →

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Poem 100 – Tingles

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Michael

They come to you daily Same with me, They occur when you least expect, Same with me. The buzz is exciting, awakening Same with me   We are suddenly back Teenage years, giggling Embarrassed coy, shy, More curious by the … Continue reading →

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D’verse Poetics: COming off the sugar high – Content.

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Michael

I ride into your eyes Lights become stars Stars new worlds Exploration, discovery, gasp!   I have swum in your pool No fear of drowning Your hands guide me Maintain my stroke, my rhythm.   In rest I am happy, … Continue reading →

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Poem 99 – Discovery

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Michael

I see you across the way Apprehensive. I understand After all what are you daring? It may turn out a fizzer It may turn out not.   I had a dream in which You stood before me, hands out Extending … Continue reading →

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Prompt 42 Tired Surrender

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Michael

These weeks I can see the end You decline as each day passes First oxygen, Then the mask. The gradual filling of your lungs Breathing difficult Straining, rasping, My heart is torn seeing you like this. In desperation I ask … Continue reading →

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D’Verse –Meeting the Bar: Songwriting and its Relationship to Poetry – Almost Loveable

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Michael

Almost Loveable On our first date you said I like you On our second date you said, I can see where you’re comin’ from On our third date you said Honey you make me laugh On our fourth date you … Continue reading →

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D’verse – Open Link Night ~ Week 131- Loss

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Michael

The sea was wild, I stood on the sand The wake swirling at my feet Watching and waiting Where were you? Why would you do this? To me? Do I wait an eternity? When do I give up? When should … Continue reading →

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VisDare 47: Contemplating

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Michael

My mother attended all my dance concerts.  She liked to arrive early and would sit in the auditorium with her knitting and or crocheting quite content to wait out the hour or so before the concert began. From my earliest … Continue reading →

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