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Haibun Monday #10: Hanami

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Michael

“Come – see real blossoms of this painful world”   Basho   I’m here again this time in the spring. Last November I stood and marvelled at the brilliant autumn colours in this very spot. Now I have returned, travelled this … Continue reading →

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Poetics : Poetry is for the Birds – A Pandemonium of Parrots

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Michael

Around my place Live parrots of many kinds. The pink galahs are abundant They come and feed upon The seeds in my gum tree. The Sulphur Crested cockatoos Fly majestically across my yard They feed across the way On my … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight #168 – The Old Rose

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Michael

There’s a flower in my garden That reminds me of life’s beauty. It’s a black rose Unique, it’s rich colour fascinates me. It’s in bloom today And this year is forming so beautifully. It’s an old rose Rescued from my … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Incomplete

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Michael

Daily Prompt – Incomplete I’m glad my life is incomplete. I’m working on the notion That as I draw my final breathe I’ll have achieved some sense Of completion. But I doubt it will happen For life is an incomplete … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Guérison par la foi – Faith, healing – My Love for You

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Michael

This week we are asked to share our poetic views about faith or healing. What is that one thing in your life that represents faith or the process of healing.   I can’t say what it is Its faith isn’t … Continue reading →

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Open Link Night # 167 – Stupidity

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Michael

The learned professor Stands at the dais notes ready: “ ‘Stupid is as stupid does.’ So Forrest said all those years ago. It is true I’ve led a stupid life. Stupid decisions With stupid women. A stupid dictated to life … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poem – The Nothing

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Michael

I am the nothing Today I hover over the abyss. I’m not going to fall in But feel safe and comfortable. When you are nothing You can say and do anything Its doesn’t matter No one is listening No one … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #8 – In the Terminal

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Michael

This week the task is: Today, I’d like to invite you to consider one of your own journeys, or even a travel experience you have read about, and use it to develop a new haibun. Maybe you would like to … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Listen to the Mockingbird – Grandstand Joe

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Michael

Grandstand Joe sits atop the stairs Observes all that lies below him. The early morning sun pokes its way towards him He winces as he stares east Grateful he has survived another night. He watches the walkers and joggers move … Continue reading →

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Quadrille 3 – Bubble

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Michael

Blow, pop, Squeals Chase, jump Puff, pop. Your infectious smile Urges more and more We blow into our mouths Kisses hidden in each pop I catch all I can. Resting we laugh A moment of childish delight A bubbles simplicity … Continue reading →

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