Tag Archives: poetry

All in a word…- My Life My Way.

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Michael

You should not be doing that Is that how we brought you up?   I am not interested in the norms of society A world governed by fear What will the neighbours say? What will the priests think?   That … Continue reading →

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Poem 113 – Time

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Michael

Clocks change Clank, grind, push, shove. Back an hour. Oh no! It means? Ummmm, an hour late? An hour early? What was 3 is now 2. But at least the sun is up No more going to work in the … Continue reading →

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Bastet’s Shadorma Photo Prompt # 2 – Grotto

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Michael

A shadorma is composed of six non-rhyming lines (sestina or sextet) and the syllable pattern is 3-5-3-3-7-5.    Rocks Ancient made grotto Weeds Broken Yellow flowers highlighted A lasting landmark.   Memory A past tribute Tears Lost Moments now long … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #2 – Stepmother

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Michael

Father married, The beautiful Lady Jane Red hair flowing, Teeth flashing Crocodile smile.   A happy couple Perfect match, Celebrated widely Children askance New mother is evil.   A wolf in sheep’s clothing Gentle but brutal Father oblivious Never to … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar– Emotion in poetry – Climbing a Mountain

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Michael

Fill in Name Country Purpose   Pay up.   Wait…… a day or two   More information needed Are you a person of means? Are you an alien? Will you bring down our country?   Invitation Itinerary Bank statement Blood … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Animal Symbolism or Antics? – The Girl with the Coffee

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Michael

The girl with the coffee Sits across from me. I watched her glide, Gracefully, each limb in perfect synch.   Her body rhythms fascinate me The feline reconnoitres Her movements deliberate Unhurried as if time doesn’t matter.   Her imbibing … Continue reading →

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Photo #2 “Mollusk” – Childlike Innocence?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Michael

Art work by: Tomoki Hayasaka Childlike innocence pervades Every action you take. Though nothing Escapes your attention. You give us impressions Of growing ignorance But we know this is Part of many protective layers. Feigning misunderstanding You lead us astray … Continue reading →

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All in a Word – Writing Prompts – The Visit.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Michael

You visited yesterday First time in ages I had seen you Nothing has changed Has it?   You are not as good as me. I have more material wealth than you’ll ever have. My husband is a better man than … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight– March 2014 – Patience

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Its Sunday a new beginning Tomorrow has arrived Yesterday forgotten.   We are hopeful as we march Ever watchful towards our future Stretching out before us.   Each day brings us closer Innocence to be left behind An awaken as … Continue reading →

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Bastet’s Shadorma Photo Prompts – Sunday Opp Shop

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Michael

Purple top To buy this or that Fake prints Bric-a-brac Bare bum or native woman A Sunday in May   Friends do meet Curiosity Did you see? So old Complimenting my décor Bargains all around   Written for: http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/03/29/bastets-shadorma-photo-prompts-2/

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