Tag Archives: nature

Heeding Haiku With Chèvrefeuille September 28th 2016 Imagine That Haibun

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Michael

We’ve reached the lake after a half day’s travel. We are so pleased to put our backpacks down, laden as they are with our food and drink. The journey has been so worth it. Ahead of us stretches the most … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Takipsilim

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

At my back fence we watch the sun In last throes of day Sink behind the giant eucalypts. The last rays highlighting The magnificence of nature. Your arm slips into mine We soak in each other’s warmth As the chill … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #117 – Precious

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Michael

Image: Anna O Photography   She grew hydrangeas, Exquisite miniatures Showers of purple and pink bathing my soul. I love to watch Her hands tend the soil with love and care Each plant nurtured as if precious beyond words. Her … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #13 – Walking

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Michael

Today’s task to write a compact (not more than three paragraphs) haibun inspired by the concept of walking. Outside this morning it is windy, the first strong winds of the season. We are heading out of autumn and towards winter … Continue reading →

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SoCS April 30/16 – zoo

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Michael

You’ll have the best day At the Western Plains Zoo. A free-range zoo, set amid acres of Australian bush. Here you can walk from one place to the next, Cycle or take a guided tour, With no Hughesian* concrete and … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Spring is the time of land’s awakening

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Michael

I don’t long for spring right now. For me the cool of the approaching winter Is relief from our long hot summer. I live opposite you in your spring. For me its cool nights and blankets Days where the air … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 9 – Where the Fantasy Lives.

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Michael

Looking forward she thought it was good. Then again, yesterday was a good Or so she thought Of cakes and whistles and whirly gigs, Of snakes and flakes and strange furry bits. The old lady thought it couldn’t get any … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Aug. 17th, 2015 – Chaos.

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “I see absolutely everything.” It was hard to imagine the impact those words had on the gathering. As they boomed out on what had been an orderly afternoon with everyone mingling comfortably, it turned suddenly … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales Sunday, August 2, 2015 Mag 281 – Earth Child

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Michael

The earth child looked up Saw in my eyes Wonder and mystery. She placed her hand on mine For a second she paused Then grabbing a finger Set off into the forest Around us animals stood and gazed A badger … Continue reading →

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“Words to Write By” Prompt #11 – Periwinkles

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Landfill diversion procession menace countdown skateboard delve brisk periwinkle auctioneer ‘Gather them by the handful,’ she had told them. ‘Make sure you collect an equal amount of blues and purples.’ ‘What ones we don’t want will go … Continue reading →

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