Tag Archives: resilience

Poem 89 – Solitude

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Michael

It is over tea that we contact You are focused You want me to try Not the tea, us!   What have you to offer? I ask having offered so long. You look blankly, then smirk. You have? All efforts … Continue reading →

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G&T Writing In Australia

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Michael

Standing before you I feel my skin cells explode Your beauty mesmerises me, Momentarily I am lost for words. It was your smile that Enraptured me enfolded my heart. Scorned in the past, Humiliation a plenty, Wanting to reach out … Continue reading →

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Poem 88 – One Lonely Afternoon.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Michael

I tried to connect the parts The words were fractured In splinters at my feet I stooped to see what? Could I be salvaged? No. Lost. Gone. Miss you. A day off The words being fractured An argument Friends fed … Continue reading →

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Prompt 39 An Unwanted Reality – Age

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Michael

Age, decline, slowing down, Health, so many factors In my unwanted reality. The pursuit of love becomes problematic You don’t have any more Whatever youthful charm You once possessed. The chase becomes a lumbering shuffle Your chances are limited but … Continue reading →

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Poem 87 – Is It Any Wonder I’m Out On Me Feet?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Michael

At sparra fart, I’m out walking the dogs, A quick jog in the park and then home. Into the shower, before the morning rush Hubby and kids descending en masse.  Mess.   Is it any wonder I’m out on me … Continue reading →

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Poem 85 – A Memorable Day

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Michael

I spent today with you my son It was a magic day. I found myself loving being in your company. We just spent time together Hanging out. Looking a galleries Sharing meals, some fun stories, You listened to my tales … Continue reading →

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Poem 84

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Michael

When you look in a mirror What do you see? Is it someone you know? Someone you like? Do you cringe at this sight? Do you wonder who is this person? Most days I know I do. I am an … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – The Manor House

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Michael

Our journey into the mist was marked by adventure. We knew that the Cat people lived in the misty forest. We knew they were not known for their hospitality. After driving an hour we encountered three figures standing in the … Continue reading →

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Poem 83

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Michael

Movement, Languid Weary of the oppressive heat An afternoon that crawls by We sit beneath the fan Bodies glistening As a trickle of sweat Slips down my neck. We look outside Wishing the evening would arrive. At sunset the red … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – Refugee

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Michael

The journey was long and often without hope. We had little choice but to abandon our home and flee from a country that no longer was safe. With my wife and two children we had made it to the refugee … Continue reading →

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