Tag Archives: poetry

Writing Prompt #137 “The Fool”

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Michael

Image: Luis Roya The teacher frowned An all too familiar scowl ‘You are a fool,’ he muttered Loud enough the back row heard. I sat in the front seat, eyes focused My mind a tizz. What? What? Me? A fool, … Continue reading →

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Poem

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Michael

Gut wrenching I recall Like my body Slammed against a wall Wind knocked from me I’m helpless Frozen. I stare ahead My attacker is leering The eyes say it all I have you Now suffer. Nothing makes sense There’s pain … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #134 “Collage 11″ – Mona

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Michael

Mona was an eccentric Loved the attention it brought her Outgoing she was in every way With loud and ostentatious outfits Her eye make up as heavy and as bright as possible She was a character everyone knew. Mona was … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #87: November 17, 2015 – The Tree People

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Michael

Image by Richard Loader You can’t and won’t see us But in the centre right of the image You might see shadows through the fog. We are the tree people. The sprites that mind the branches We watch and protect … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 14/15 – Indescribable

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Michael

Dear Sir, It has come to my attention that within the blogging world that you are a person of some integrity and experience as a person of learning and discernment. I am a fledgling writer and poet and I am … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday – 3 – Spring Wedding

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Michael

Image: View of the church of Saint Paul de Mausole by Vincent van Gogh We are standing across the field from the church the one we plan for our wedding. Spring has arrived and last and allowed this opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #128 “Collage 8″ – The Lush

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Michael

I thought I loved you Thought the sun shone out your bum But underneath it all You were nothing but a lush. It was the bottles I found Stashed behind the bedhead That gave me reason To question your sobriety. … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday 2

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Michael

I have chosen this quote from Kahlil Gibran as the basis for my haibun: Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. We sit in the café a little nervous on our first face to face. It’s taken a … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #73, Crowned, August 11, 2015 – Inclines with no Declines

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Michael

Image: – Natalia Drepina Today I breathed The down is not so rapid The up not so harrowing There’s a chance of progress The stream’s not flowing so swiftly Making headway is possible A step at a time Day by … Continue reading →

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Poetry 101 Rehab: Stacked

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt is STACK The back door slams Slumped in the chair Looking morose A chair is kicked Curses are uttered A fist crashes into the table. We ask the problem You swear it wasn’t your fault The other … Continue reading →

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