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Poem 115 – Solitude

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Michael

Awakening A car goes by Silence I lie still What day is it? Oh Saturday. Shopping More silence.   Time to reflect Time to gather self Time to take stock Time for me.   My aloneness Is ok I am … Continue reading →

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Prompt 51 Complete Bafflement – Emotions

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Michael

Why you? Why me? I ask myself this every day. How did this happen? What occurred to plunge me into this confusion? This disbelief? My emotions thrown into disarray. What began in all innocence Has blown out to a situation … Continue reading →

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Bastet’s Shadorma Photo Prompt # 3 – A Past Time

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Michael

A doorway Ornate opening Lamps Steps Heralding a former time Take a step forward.   Tentative Wrought iron railings Pensive Questioning Travelling back to days gone by I pause to reflect   Written for: http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/04/12/bastets-shadorma-photo-prompt-3-2/

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Fairytale Prompt #3 – Wish.

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Michael

In the bottom of my garden just now There is a cluster of dandelions, All standing tall dancing in the breeze.   I have watched them wondering If I could be game, to pluck just one Blow and send its … Continue reading →

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Meeting The Bar – DIY – Inventing Your Own Form – Once Upon a Time

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Michael

Once upon a time when I was young The paper came in the mornings My mother made me breakfast.   Presidents and Popes Who won who lost? All on toast.   My days centred around school A mile or so … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Looking for Treasure – My Clock

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

Dated 1903, great grandparents Leaving the country One-time graziers. Aging they moved to the coast Lived in my house.   A mystery as inscribed on the plaque Why were the people grateful In presenting this to them? A job for … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #3 “Hidden Door” – Patience.

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

I wanted to ask, inquire, request? But the block, barriers you’d erected Are not easily negotiated.   They said you are difficult Remote, distant, are compliments Mysterious and enigmatic are givens.   I am questioning my pursuit of you Am … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 12 – Freestyle Week – Rebirth

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

I am standing on the cusp of a new beginning many said I was foolish to pursue. That what I wanted was way beyond my expectations, way beyond the station of a person such as I. It is true many … Continue reading →

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Poem 114 – Rejection

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Michael

I am used to rejection People tune out to me. Ignore me. Not wanting to be around me.   Disparate from childhood Bookworm Isolated Happy in my world.   Different is not easy Reaching out impossible Withdrawal is safer The … Continue reading →

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Prompt 50 Grim Determination – Satisfaction

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Michael

Do you think you can manage? I have to. How long this will go on for? Some said days, others weeks.   My dad lay in his bed, Pneumonia adding to his suffering His breathing laboured Oxygen his saviour.   … Continue reading →

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