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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 18 – In the Staffroom

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write an office poem. It’s the hustle bustle The urgency of every decision Piles of requests and orders Referrals from over worked staff The endless paperwork Rising stress and trauma Of deadlines and student reports. I breathe … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 16 – Vintage On Melbourne

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a poem about (or at) a food establishment. My two youngest in tow We lunched at Vintage on Melbourne. What was once my local general store Is now a café come restaurant Serving superb food In … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 15 – 8 Words

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a poem with at least four of the following eight words: flat ring lavish vessel paper blacklist gaudy tooth It was her flat one toothed head And her gaudy dress that Marked her as a woman … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 14 – Time Out

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Michael

Today’s prompt, write a time out poem. Step back, take a breath I need some space You’re all over me. You are so full on I need to take some time, Sit alone, in my room Gather myself and take … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 13 – The Last Word

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Michael

I’m caught once again. The tirade begins A random word among so many Latched upon as the breaking point. What should be a quick and concise Argument concerning my digression Lasts hours, usually in public places As I listen and … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 12 – Seriously Silly

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, take on one (or both) of the following prompts: Write a serious poem. Or… Write a silly poem.   Seriously? Are you for real? That is just plain silly.   My Grandma was a serious woman She … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 11 – In My Defense.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a defensive poem. I protest innocence I wasn’t even there I was somewhere else In a woman’s arms Loving and being loved I couldn’t have done it It’s not my style. I dispute the video evidence … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 10 – Black Dog

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, pick an emotion, make it the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. When he was happy he laughed to split his sides When he wasn’t he was glum as the darkest day.   One … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 9 – Obscene Lullaby

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a hide out poem “Coming ready or not!” The words aren’t shouted But whispered. Their lilt I know The tone familiar The intimation terrifying. Outside is dark The world is asleep My innocence stolen. The creak … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 8 – Doodle Poem

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a doodle poem. It’s the aimless meandering My mind goes through when Trouble Strife Romance Rabbiting Prattling Take hold and my thoughts go To this tangent Then another. Daughter is in trouble Tears and fears. People … Continue reading →

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