Tag Archives: self-esteem

Poem 111 – Prattling

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Michael

Just today my dearest friend Tells me I prattle well. That my prattling reveals who I am, That I should do more of it. After all a good prattle can be very cathartic.   And it’s Monday, I look at … Continue reading →

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Prompt 47 Street Art – Shapes

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Michael

Shapes An obsession with shapes They come at you from all angles Curved, straight, obtuse, Parallel circles drawn Eye catching, compelling, We stop, we take photos, Amazing work. In varying shades of blue.   The man who did this Has … Continue reading →

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All in a Word…Criticism – The Letter

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Michael

A letter arrived, eagerly awaited. Dear Sir, in response to your poem We were puzzled by the content, The metaphor bewildered us Left a lot to be desired Our readers would find Your poem far too obtuse. Our readers are … Continue reading →

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Poem 108 – Awake

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Michael

Four a.m. Headache Wide awake Expectant. For what? Silence Pervades I sit, watch, listen. Lights flash A car Peace shattered Sound drifts Order restored Nothing Silence. Monotonous whirl The fan Rotates on its axis Never wavering Relentlessly spinning Going no … Continue reading →

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Prompt 46 Bitter Loathing

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Michael

My girls are expecting, New babies are a joy, excitement is mounting, Come September, two more treasures There will be eight. Daughter two calls She is doing well, baby growing, kicking. She has fifteen weeks to go. Her son, he … Continue reading →

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Poem 105 – My Words

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Michael

You write for me poems with meaning Words I understand, Images I see There is never any doubt Your intention precise.   I could write in abstract images, Use squwibbles and squswarkles Dooseys and dontsys Affront your inner cortextual interface … Continue reading →

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Prompt 45 Festering Jealousy – the Office

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Michael

I never thought I was capable of jealousy. I saw myself as a pretty level headed and aware sort of person. Up until Ross, I’d floated my way through life, not a care, causing no waves of any sort. In … Continue reading →

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D’verse – Open Link Night ~ Week 131- Loss

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Michael

The sea was wild, I stood on the sand The wake swirling at my feet Watching and waiting Where were you? Why would you do this? To me? Do I wait an eternity? When do I give up? When should … Continue reading →

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Poem 96 – Solitude

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Michael

It is time to withdraw To a place inside of me Where I cannot be seen I can be safe and alone To contemplate Where I am? Who I am? What I am?   I need to, as my demons … Continue reading →

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Prompt 38 Tender Love

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Michael

It was the moment on the bus that I remember most. I’d seen you so many times, hurrying to get to the bus stop, your hand out to signal the driver, that look in your eyes, of ‘Oh this is … Continue reading →

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