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Poem 121 – Poetry Confuses Me

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Michael

My poetry is lacking It’s confusing I know it is. I struggle with form I toil with rhyme I’m so lost most of the time. As for metaphor I am a rabbit caught in headlights. Similes I’m just as puzzled … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 16 – School Days – Recollections

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Michael

School days were fool days in many ways I was brought up in a sheltered world Reading and writing was not something I learnt at home But its mysteries taught to me in school. A school beset with its own … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #8 “War Paint” – No Painted Maypole

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Michael

Art work by Chiara Fersinis I have lived in your shadow so long You have taken much from me My soul, my being, my heart You have left me shaking and irresolute.   But enough is enough; no more can … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 9 – Open With a Question – Mountain Trekking?

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Michael

Did you really mean that? I don’t believe you did For you have cut me to the quick Shattered all belief. I was already to join you Paid my deposit Organised work leave And you spring this surprise on me? … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 7 – An Antidote to Nightmares – The Gorge

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Michael

There’s a road I drive into it Down into a gorge. The walls either side are sheer There are only two ways to go. It’s onwards I continue Like an explorer Seeing how far and what I might find. The … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 5, 2014 by Michael

Bang, bang, bang, It was the Doctor His knock ominously pounding our silence We jumped, collective surprise He was early, he was never early. We looked, who’s getting it? Nervous hesitation The doctor had a habit of coming with bad … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt: #2 Something that Scares You – Crowds

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Michael

It could be a bump in the night Horror movies and scary stories Ex partners and certain women. But no! It’s people, Crowds, gatherings Call them what you will I avoid them like the plague. I prefer to be well … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt: Dear Me…Michael

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Michael

Your ignorance is understandable You lived a very sheltered life. Parents as unworldly as you A world dominated by sport and activity. You were led to church, you served at mass Your church school preached the holy catholic line First … Continue reading →

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Poem 118 – A Morning Walk

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Michael

A step taken, then two No pain, only gain. Take a few more, Come on, you can do this. I stagger a little, drag my feet Knowing how unfit I have become. A little further, a hill to climb, Muscles … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar: Self Portraits – As I See It.

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Michael

Ageing Stuck Time lapse. Brain in denial Body protesting Aches and pains Everyday a new spot. Face facts ‘You ain’t as young as you used to be’.   Once I could run for miles Climb every neighbourhood tree Build forts … Continue reading →

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