Tag Archives: self-esteem

Poem 79

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Michael

You didn’t know but I saw you Standing, laughing with that creature The one whose name I struggle to utter.   He who took it upon himself To feast upon your vulnerability He recognised well and truly your Achilles.   … Continue reading →

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Poem 78

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Michael

‘You must make me laugh,’ she said. ‘I expect at least one occasion during the day Where I shall at least giggle, From something humorous you have said.’ I was concerned I am not a funny person My dour personality … Continue reading →

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Poem 73

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Michael

When a fool cries he is a laughing stock. When a  fool cries Integrity  is gone. When a fool cries Credibility is shot. When a fool cries Realisation hits home. When a fool cries We say we saw it coming. … Continue reading →

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Tackas’ New Year Resolution

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Michael

I’m telling Clancy there’s gonna have to be a feckin change I tell ya. Why is that Tackas? Cause I realised that last year I was feckin shite You were not. I am I’m feckin tellin’ ya Clancy and I’m … Continue reading →

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Poem 72

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Michael

What a Psychopath Sees. Tell them you bumped your head on the door, You probably deserved it anyway. Teach you to cross me I’ve told you before I like my dinner hot, It’s not my fault your face Keeps hitting … Continue reading →

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Poem 67

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Michael

Christmas day is over down under Gifts wrapped, unwrapped Ogled over, gratitude expressed. Children came and went, More tomorrow Gifts beyond expectation. Love and family Sharing a meal, Salads, meats, deserts, All home cooked, All lovingly prepared. Around a huge … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Australia.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Michael

When I was a kid, so many years ago, I would wake up on Christmas morning full of expectation and excitement. Christmas for us meant an early morning, the discovery of what Santa had left, and generally a play day, … Continue reading →

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Poem 65

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Michael

I looked out on Christmas morning A lone kangaroo chewed grass in my front yard Looking nonchalantly about Not a care in the world.   In my room my Christmas stocking was still empty, Yet again the man in red … Continue reading →

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Poem 64

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Michael

I live in the distant south A teacher, writer, father. Now my teaching days are over I will miss the banter, the exploration, Young minds discovering new worlds New shapes, new directions.   For me new discoveries are about to … Continue reading →

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My Last Teacher Post

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Michael

Thank you for investing belief and responsibility in me. Thank you for the creative freedom and fulfillment you have allowed me. Thank you for the opportunities and successes you have granted me. Thank you for the boundaries and resilience you … Continue reading →

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