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Poem 33

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Michael

I played with you tempted you not up the garden path but into the vastness of your intellect willingly you played the game added, not detracted we created we evolved words that made sense engaged us for that is the … Continue reading →

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Poem 31 – Nurture

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Michael

I came with no great expectations A hope there might be some interest in what I write And so it began A tentative story A beginning A like here, a like there Soon followers, Soon I was following. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Poem 30

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Michael

Art work © Anja Partin. There’s so much going on in Your agile mind I watch in fascination, Your thought process astounds me. In awe I read your words Of where and of why, Of laughter, of pain. Mother, teacher, … Continue reading →

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Poem 29

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Michael

Art Work © Lucas Grogan October 2013 My son Lucas stayed with me on the weekend and I asked him to do a drawing for the poem below. I have been watching you, Lying about gazing at the television What … Continue reading →

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Prompt 26 – What Can Change The Nature Of a Man?

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Michael

We are all born equals. Equal in that at birth the endless possibilities are there before us. Forget social or political considerations, man is essential born, given breath and at that moment most would like to think we are equal. … Continue reading →

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Poem 28

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Michael

a birthday unlike all others no pressure no fear a celebration, of age of accomplishment, with friends, family. children who show their love constantly never failing to astound me their generosity their love overflows my heart I realise I am … Continue reading →

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Milestones

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Michael

‘When I get older losing my hair Many years from now, Will you still be sending me A valentine, Birthday greeting       Bottle of wine.’  When I’m 64 – The Beatles 18/10/2013 A milestone when reached is an important part of … Continue reading →

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Poem 27

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Michael

from across the seas, you sent me precious gifts. once again wrapped with hands of love and compassion. a small black stone from the Baltic Sea ancient runes inscribed giving me strength and fortitude.

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Poem 26

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Michael

Most days my mind is blue But today it is vexed Troubled by immanent change Directions Altered paths Enforced For my good Allegedly. So my mind Is motley Of colour No clear shape For anxiety does that When confronted With … Continue reading →

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Poem 25

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Michael

‘All my life’s a circle, Sunrise and sundown The moon rolls through the nighttime Till the daybreak comes around”          Harry Chapin, Circles. 1972   A circle is about to complete. Time to move on, Find new pastures Bask in the … Continue reading →

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