Tag Archives: poetry

Photo Challenge #204 – Dead at Fifty

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Michael

Image – Hossein Zare He tried the road less travelled Dead end! Then he followed the crowd. Dead end! He tried finding himself within the cosmos Ended up lost He tried losing himself in the humdrum Ended up lost. Stood … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday #9 Challenge – Turn the Page

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Michael

Based on Bob Seger’s “Turn the Page. She was the bravest of women, Full not only of determination But compassion for others And a fierce passion for the things she held dear. It wasn’t always so, she led a life … Continue reading →

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Whiteout Wednesdays #8 – Elegy

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Michael

 Elegy by Mary   frozen   in February. winging   ugly Imperfect   line, of  buildings. flag flapping An orange curtain hurts     so bright. sight looks back the butter knife. awkwardness. makes   pilgrimage Through riff-raff into the caprice a pony circle’s but never … Continue reading →

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Quadrille #28 – Spring

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Michael

Rich and deep red, Lighting up my garden Awakening me from the gloom of winter Shivering, longing for the warmth of spring. I’ll watch you grow Nurture that wondrous moment As you slowly take shape Uncurl in all your beauty … Continue reading →

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dVerse Quadrille #27 – Giggle

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Michael

She giggled unashamedly when I said my name She gasped when I played my game. After she touched my nose, giggled, said its cute. When she awoke, she giggled in delight to see me still here. We embraced, rolled as … Continue reading →

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Whiteout Wednesdays #4

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Michael

cities bring you poems, and   orchards pass by. in your bed, grief, listening to sleep beautifully explained, weep   cannot kiss your  face. Lovers put on her lips like clothes, wear her body pyramided against the disappearing wall. The sky washed … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #18 – 21 February 2017

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Michael

Alone at last she looks, and says its been so long. Alone at last he looks, says I’m glad today has arrived. Alone at last, holding hands. Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/02/21/twittering-tales-18-21-february-2017/

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Writing Prompt #193 “Collage 35” – The Locked Door

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Michael

“There’s a beauty and mystery isn’t there,” she said looking over his recent anthology. “Some words are graceful, you can feel how they move from across the page and into your mind, and they roll around and you get that … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: And to all a goodnight

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Michael

Every sign says it’s going to be a good night. It’s cold outside, the fire is burning, the family gathered around, every seat filled with hips rubbing against the one. We’ve all come great distances to here, the weather and … Continue reading →

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SoCS Dec. 3/16 – sh

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Michael

Shhhhhh she said in an undertone voice. Shut up for goodness sake. Shit will hit the fan. Shout out if you want but it will be the death of us all. Shaking in your boots is not going to solve … Continue reading →

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