Tag Archives: relationship

Wordle #21 – the crazed woman

I have seen you this past week. I am sure you have been there for longer than that but usually I am in such a hurry I just make the platform as the train pulls in. But this week I … Continue reading

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Magpie Tales Sunday August 10 – The Red Splodge

Image: Keith Haring.   Some artists I find can depict life in the simplest terms and others take a more convoluted approach. Then again some others don’t bother, rather they let you stand in front of their work and you … Continue reading

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MeetingTheBar: It’s a small, small world — so let’s LIMBO like there is no tomorrow

I looked, inside and out Yet I was told You were here. Puzzle. You looked amused You said Faith, That’s all you need.   Today’s poem I have to admit was influenced by a meditation I received this morning: They … Continue reading

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Poetics– telling a story & why not go a bit fairy tale or fantasy… – Wheelbarrow

Wheelbarrow I’m old, I’m rusty, Most of my arse has fallen out But my frame is solid I have been a faithful servant Hard working Never have I let my owners down Even now a barrow of bits and pieces … Continue reading

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Magpie Tales 230 – Aunt Freya

Image: Elizabeth Taylor, Set of “Giant”, by Frank Worth. When my Aunt Freya was a girl she went on a trip with her mum and dad across the Nullarbor to Perth. Freya was only sixteen when this happened and was already … Continue reading

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Photo Challenge #19 “While You Were Sleeping”

Artist: Martin Stranka   While you were sleeping we had such fun. My friends those groupies who follow me round Came traipsing over, to sip your champagne Raided your wine cellar, your reds are divine Before we tired of that … Continue reading

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Magpie Tales – July 27th – Mum’s Museum Visit

After all the hype and the excitement within our family all there was to see was a head in a yellow light. And not a real head at all. Rather a head with a fancy hat albeit an attractive one … Continue reading

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #18 – Villain – Who Calls Me Fool?

He has passed me over Taken from me what is rightfully mine. I have stood loyally beside him in battle We have won many victories I deserve better. This slap stings but my sting will be greater. Why has he … Continue reading

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Poem 129 – Normal Service Resumed….

Normal service to be resumed. I heard the words Rejoiced in the renewal of contact Not all was lost A few crossed wires A short circuit avoided. So we shall limp on Destination still foggy But soon the sun Will … Continue reading

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Poetics – Time and Time Again

You had to pick today to show up An untimely time if you’ll pardon the pun. As I awoke this morning I saw my share ebbing away, I need more but I can’t buy it. Fate has I believe Stepped … Continue reading

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