Tag Archives: son

Photo Challenge #270 – Paper Planes

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Michael

Image: Gabriel Isak When she felt alone She went to a place where she could be. Watch the small boys below her on the sand Throwing paper planes, Squealing with delight When they actually flew. To her, they represented what … Continue reading →

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Wordle #216 – His Mother’s Underwear

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Forgotten Crux Slip Deprecate Minister (also has a verb form) Bother How Heartstrings Maim Placebo Oblique Glow The whole thing would be forgotten he was sure of it. The initial embarrassment of being caught in his mother’s … Continue reading →

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My Son, the Artist

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

As many of you might know I have a son who is doing well in the artistic world. Today an article and interview with him were published. Below is a link, which I hope works, that tells you a little … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is Art

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael

I watch as lines are drawn Criss-crossing on the concrete floor Mesmerising at first A jumble it appears of thoughts Of ideas going nowhere. This is the first of this kind Previous murals being on walls Where standing was the … Continue reading →

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Check This Out

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Michael

Today  the Newcastle(Australia) Herald published a story about my son’s recent art work. If you follow the link below and then watch the video you will be as amazed as I am by what he has done. http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3880758/secret-city-pool-to-make-a-splash/?cs=305

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 6 – The Intimacy of Pattern

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Michael

Image: Lucas Grogan – Totally Fine For today’s prompt, write an ekphrastic poem. An ekphrastic poem is a poem inspired by art. A sheet of board spread on my dining room table Marks the start of another project. I watch … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 8 – My Son

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Michael

Today marks your 29th year of life. Who’d a thought all that time ago The scrawny underweight baby Would grow into be man you have become. Who’d a thought that day two months later When you were found black and … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #53 – Helping Hands – Working with My Son

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Michael

Image © morpethroad It was to be a day of catch up and bonding and we had the most enjoyable day taking in the city and the fine cafes that can be found down narrow alley ways crowded with shoppers … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight ~ Birthday Gift

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Michael

Homecoming is not something we have in Australia but we do have birthdays! My birthday arrived on its annual pilgrimage The numbers are increasing But little I can do about it But enjoy the day as I do everyday. My … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 15 – The Meaning of Life – My Son

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Michael

What’s all about daddy? Why am I here, I’m missing John’s party? Why does it hurt daddy when I breathe? Why am I plugged in, always in this bed?   He asks me these questions, Each day so it seems … Continue reading →

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