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Poem 43

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Michael

I sit at the window Watching the street You’ll be here Any minute now. My heart rate builds My smile broadens The buses on time. Thank goodness. I see you In your grey suit A little dishevelled now Striding purposefully … Continue reading →

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Poem 42

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Michael

In my space there is space For games and improvisation For trying the impossible and making it seem possible. Play is important It frees your mind It bends those rules That curtail and hinder progress The ones you have implanted … Continue reading →

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Poem 41

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Michael

I watch you across a room You strut, You flout, You don’t care About the boy in the corner. He doesn’t exist He has no opinion. You care little to pass a second with him But he watches, Not fascinated, … Continue reading →

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Poem 40

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Michael

Bombs whistle, explode Ear deafening Deafened. Staring no where Looking in and seeing Change Destruction Bits gone Self no more. Replaced by An automation. I eat, I piss, I shit I never sleep. No words describe the horror No words … Continue reading →

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Poem 39

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Michael

In my room The gulf widens Language changes Meanings vary Connection weakens Time maybe Time will beat you Time will not stand still. Learn new tricks New customs Dress up Play games Everyday. No fear Courage See the humour See … Continue reading →

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Poem 38

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

The table is set You spent an afternoon Preparing, chopping, sautéing Impression so important Nothing can go to chance. Worried brow over the dessert Agitation as the meat is cooking Everything has to be right. Tempers flare, frustration Cleaning not … Continue reading →

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Poem 37

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Michael

I love the dawning, The half-light snaking into our room. I look at you Asleep, breathing so gently I do so like to wake up with you. You begin to stir I look at you Your eyes awakening to the … Continue reading →

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Poem 36

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Michael

Once Upon a Time Goblins – Children’s tale the children gathered in expectation the celebration was about to begin. the fairies flittered about to one side. the goblins at the head of the table muttered amongst themselves casting glances at … Continue reading →

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Poem 35

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Michael

Words are puzzles tentative strokes beginning a flurry a flourish a finality if only. edit rewrite. a shape emerges random ideas contained in clumsy letters. A meaning to the mind who conjures. I struggle to extract meanings that contain truth. … Continue reading →

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Poem 34

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Michael

Banter, so aimless Directed So anal, yet divergent What can be done to quench the boredom? Screen, words, lines and rhymes What to do when purpose disappears When all you have to resort to Is an exchange of thoughts, Filling … Continue reading →

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