Tag Archives: self-esteem

Prompt #62 Chi ku – The Maid

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Michael

I am awake at first light There is water to draw Dough to knead Floors to sweep Washing to do. Meals to cook. My days are repetitious Some old day in day out. But I am content My life could … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Shattering the World and Rebuilding It – A Man Again

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It was the smugness Of your punctuous words Gouging, Ripping at my soul Leaving me selfless Floundering Homeless. My skeletal remains Dragged behind me Aimless Lost Devastated. I heard your calumnious tales Spread joyfully around town. You wanted me crushed … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #13 “Mortar and Pestilence”

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

Image by: Photodream Art   Difficult they said Hard as nails Intractable Lost No point Infected Beyond help. Cast out Isolated Choices made A small boy who once ran free. Turned into a weapon Who fired rounds Didn’t care Destruction … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 55 – Controversial

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s terrible Self-destructive It robs one of self-esteem Its like a part of you has up and left. I was embarrassed to discover At just the wrong moment really That what once worked so well Had gone away Like it … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 54 – Hope – Stand Up.

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Michael

You can’t give up. It would be scandalous The message you give out From such an action To those who are your nemeses You cannot let them win. I have watched you in action You have charisma You look good … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Repetition, Repetition, Repetition – Demon

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Michael

Demons you said demons Coming at you through the walls Up through the pavements Run you said run. Demons are not the same for you as for me My demons you said run round in my mind Laugh at me … Continue reading →

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MTB– Connecting the unconnectable or// join the “young wild” for a bit?

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Michael

You have surprised me You are not as I am accustomed Not once have you called me by name Stupid, ignorant, dumb, irrational Is there something wrong with you? You face betrays your age Your behaviour belies your years How … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 42 – Reprimand

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Michael

You stepped way out of line today. Was it necessary to embarrass me as you did? I was doing as you asked. Why was your action warranted? You stepped into the line I was in, You grabbed me by the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 34 – Doors – Bang, Bang

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Michael

Bang, bang, slam, slam Crash, bang, slam, crash   Oh you kids be careful You’ll break those doors My head is killing me You kids will be the death of me.   Bang, bang, slam, slam Crash, bang, slam, crash … Continue reading →

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Prompt for SoCS May 24/14 – With/without – My Meds!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Michael

I can’t remember which part of the journey it was that the thought occurred to me. You know that nagging thought that you’ve left the iron on, the stove on high, the cat inside without food those hundred and one … Continue reading →

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