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Poem 63

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Michael

It took me days To work up courage to say goodbye Knowing you would be devastated, You had multiple answers to anything I said You could argue my fault Have me believe. But an end has to come For both … Continue reading →

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Poem 62

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Michael

did you know I have an askew head as I looked into the mirror tonight to my amazement there it was, a head not straight. truth is my glasses are dead straight they sit rather oddly at an angle I … Continue reading →

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Poem 61 – Teacher

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Michael

Today wondrous things happened I was given gifts I never expected Mementos of how I have impacted on lives Hugs and best wishes, A rare event in any teacher’s life. My understanding of my own worth Realised With acclamations of … Continue reading →

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Prompt 34 “My first…” – Me

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Michael

My life has been full of firsts First breath, steps, school, First love, kiss, date, First time at sport, First day as an educator Trembling in front of my first class. Success, failure, go hand in hand. From out of … Continue reading →

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Light – d’verse

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Michael

Christmas morning, From five thirty down under Strong morning sun, Heat biting so early, Warm day threatens, Children awake Toys explored Parents awakened Sleepily turn in their beds Hearing children frolicking The morning a blaze with heat Humidity rising. Christmas … Continue reading →

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Poem 60

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Michael

There’s a hole in my heart Self inflicted once again My own ego punctured holes Believing the unbelievable Lanced through from my own ignorance. Stepping in shit when I should know better For dreams are just Figments of imagination. Long … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Tim

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Michael

I have looked at you across our fence Our friendship gate is what joins us now, You tilling in your garden Me looking at my weeds, Wishing I could get down and rip them out. You in your garden rich … Continue reading →

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Poem for Daiva – dVerse Open Link Week 126

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Michael

Your wish you said: ‘A feast in my heart’. Your plans formulating In your mind as we speak. Such a grand idea, For to this feast You’ll invite Those that you favour most. Cook for them favourite foods, Dine with … Continue reading →

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Poem 59

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Michael

walls shouldn’t exist in the presence of a friend a mate for whom you’d bend over backwards to help walk across broken glass as their well being, their sense of self is paramount. when the time comes when they bare … Continue reading →

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Poem 58

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Michael

Ode to a Helper Monkey (HM) They come in a variety of shapes and sizes Colours and forms. You find them anywhere No culture is spared They inhabit the universe. I’ll do that I’ll get that I’ll find it I’ll … Continue reading →

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