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Poetics: Shattering the World and Rebuilding It – A Man Again

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It was the smugness Of your punctuous words Gouging, Ripping at my soul Leaving me selfless Floundering Homeless. My skeletal remains Dragged behind me Aimless Lost Devastated. I heard your calumnious tales Spread joyfully around town. You wanted me crushed … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #13 “Mortar and Pestilence”

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

Image by: Photodream Art   Difficult they said Hard as nails Intractable Lost No point Infected Beyond help. Cast out Isolated Choices made A small boy who once ran free. Turned into a weapon Who fired rounds Didn’t care Destruction … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 55 – Controversial

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s terrible Self-destructive It robs one of self-esteem Its like a part of you has up and left. I was embarrassed to discover At just the wrong moment really That what once worked so well Had gone away Like it … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 54 – Hope – Stand Up.

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Michael

You can’t give up. It would be scandalous The message you give out From such an action To those who are your nemeses You cannot let them win. I have watched you in action You have charisma You look good … Continue reading →

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Prompt #61 “Toska” – What If?

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Michael

William Blake Another day dawns I look towards where your head should be Your body resplendent beside me. I wonder what if? You stayed You listened I heard I listened. So many moments lost Anger Frustration I miss you despite … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 53 – A secret – Injustice

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Michael

It gnaws Frustrates Haunts. Reason? Its best they said to say nothing People will be hurt You wouldn’t want that would you? It’s the festering injustice The wrong Loss of character Humiliation You don’t deserve It’s unfair. If I say … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 51 – Loss of sense – Sight

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Michael

I waited years Then this. With tubes into and out of me My head wrapped like a mummy So much anger Mystery Why me? I hear them say Blind I hear them say Bad luck. My mind retains you The … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Repetition, Repetition, Repetition – Demon

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Michael

Demons you said demons Coming at you through the walls Up through the pavements Run you said run. Demons are not the same for you as for me My demons you said run round in my mind Laugh at me … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 49 – Banana, Sunshine, Toenail

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Michael

Summer sun calls for you To break on out, Bask in nature’s warmth. You’ve limited time To laze about Feed languidly upon natures bounty Bananas from the Top Banana Plentiful, Tasty Nothing’s as good. Your bare feet dance among the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 48 – The Wrong Response- G’day!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Michael

May I introduce Her Majesty? G’day ya Madge, how’s it goin’ love? The Prime Minister Tony ya dopy bugger How’s it hanging? We like to be outrageous Take the mickey out those We consider being above us in station. We’ve … Continue reading →

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