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OpenLinkNight – May 2014 – I Wonder

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Michael

I wonder what it would be like to: Not see the sunrise Not hear the bird’s avian chorus Not taste a fresh grown strawberry Not touch the brow of a newborn babe.   I wonder what it would be like … Continue reading →

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Meeting the bar – the haibun – Meeting

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Michael

I am standing watching you. I see the hesitation, the coyness of your person, you are apprehensive I can see that. I am contemplating how I can make this easier for you. You have travelled far to get to this … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 29 – Questions – Do I Know You?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Michael

Do I know you? What makes you think that? Weren’t you at school with me? What school would that be? Did you go to St Catherine’s? Are you the girl who read all the time and woped class? You knew … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 28 – Time Difference – Living in the Future

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Michael

I found my friend was ready for bed I said good night thinking it was odd That at 3PM you would go to bed. It’s the 18-hour time difference You see, I’m out of kilter with so many You’d think … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 27 – Your 100th Birthday

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Michael

My dear friends, I am happy you were able to attend tonight Its not everyday one gets to be one hundred years old. My children have come from around the world With their children and their children again. All up … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 26 – Modern fairy-tale

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Michael

Maisie can you run over to Grandmas? I promised her cakes with chocolate and cream. She has a visitor coming in for tea She is so old she can’t get around.   Grandma is aging, her sight is not good … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 25 – Extended Metaphor – Enigma

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Michael

I am my own enigma. I always have been. I struggle to be ‘normal, I know I am not as other men For I don’t behave as others I stand apart and I am ok with that. My son has … Continue reading →

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Prompt 57 Shock and A Seething Rise To Vengeance – Malevolence

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Michael

You led me a merry dance, For nigh on twenty years, you kept at it. Even when it was over Like a hand from the grave You actively pursued me Dragging me deeper Into the morass of your world Doing … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 23 – One Word Title – Remember

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Michael

Remember my boy we are all very different We will not all write with the same pen as you For how deadly boring would that be?   Remember you will grow up, some days from now And discover new ways … Continue reading →

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Poem 121 – Poetry Confuses Me

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Michael

My poetry is lacking It’s confusing I know it is. I struggle with form I toil with rhyme I’m so lost most of the time. As for metaphor I am a rabbit caught in headlights. Similes I’m just as puzzled … Continue reading →

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