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Poem 47

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Michael

It came as a shock Cut off in mid sentence Shocking news Devastating How would I cope? How would you cope? Would tomorrow even dawn? I looked into your eyes I saw the sorrow The pain Tears were all that … Continue reading →

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Prompt 30 – Colour – Blue Angel

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Michael

Moments when I see red I hate the pain The anger The resentment Take that away from me. Hold me when I fear The red devils are taking over. I’m better when my blue angel Sits at my side Casts … Continue reading →

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Prompt 30: Colour

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Michael

I remember looking into the void that was my life and asking myself, is that all there is? We had reached a crisis point in our lives together. She wanted to move on, to greener pastures she said. That I … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 3

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Michael

On Friday nights when there was no footy nor cricket on the tele we’d gather at my place for a card night. Now Tackas was a fierce competitor in most things but at cards he was passionate. Woe betides anyone … Continue reading →

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Poem 44

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Michael

A bell rings announcing the break Its lunch and you sit back Take a deep breath Relax for a second It has been an arduous morning Demands you didn’t anticipate Question you couldn’t answer Grief Sadness Depression All in a … Continue reading →

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Poem 43

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Michael

I sit at the window Watching the street You’ll be here Any minute now. My heart rate builds My smile broadens The buses on time. Thank goodness. I see you In your grey suit A little dishevelled now Striding purposefully … Continue reading →

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Prompt 28 Future Diary – The Guardian

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Michael

October 18 2318 I awoke this morning with the call. Grandfather has been saying there would be a call and today it came. Grandfather is the keeper of the Fallan. With the world becoming narrower, there was a need for … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge – A Winter’s Child

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Michael

  My wife has just given birth and I am watching as blood begins to pool on the table between her legs. There is a problem and the staff needs to attend to it immediately. A nurse hands me our … Continue reading →

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Poem 38

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

The table is set You spent an afternoon Preparing, chopping, sautéing Impression so important Nothing can go to chance. Worried brow over the dessert Agitation as the meat is cooking Everything has to be right. Tempers flare, frustration Cleaning not … Continue reading →

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Poem 37

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

I love the dawning, The half-light snaking into our room. I look at you Asleep, breathing so gently I do so like to wake up with you. You begin to stir I look at you Your eyes awakening to the … Continue reading →

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