Tag Archives: summer

#WQWWC #3: Winter

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Michael

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”–Hal Borland The above quote is so true. Especially in my part of the world. No matter how harsh the season is there is always the thought that following winter, or in … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Summer #writephoto

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Michael

It rippled through the field like a breath of fresh air. Summer. At long last, the winter was over, and the warmth of the Spring and Summer would descend, and life would be its summery pleasant self. The creatures and … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Thaw #writephoto

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Michael

We were ever so glad when the thaw arrived. It was the start of December and Christmas loomed high on the horizon. It was, of course, the result of climate change, but the deniers continued to espouse their theories that … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Bleak – #writephoto

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Michael

Hannon was the last man to die on the last day of the battle. It was most unfortunate for he stuck his head out just as the last shell arrived and there only remained a small red stain on the … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #29 – Waiting

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Michael

Its five thirty and the day looms ahead. Summer in Australia is about days like this, one’s we call stinking hot. The prospect of 42C/107F is not something I look forward to. Already the day is challenging in anticipation of … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Amihan

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Michael

In the heat of the afternoon Standing on the headland Taking in the northeasterly breeze As it brushes across the ocean Cooling, reviving, re-energizing. Without it the oppression of the summer Would be unbearable.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/21/word-high-july-amihan/

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Tuesday Poetics: Summer Starter

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Michael

My summer is upside down If you stand on your head you get an idea, For I live where it is not summer. Outside the winter has arrived A cold wind blows One I’m sure has been holidaying in the … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 19 – Cool/Uncool

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, take on one (or both) of the following prompts: Write a cool poem. Or… Write a uncool poem.   Summer is really uncool You sweat and perspire You stay in out of the sun For fear of … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Open Link Night ~ Week 128 – Summer

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Michael

This morning the sun rose Heralding another warmish day I can tell by the glare The way the light penetrates Leaving brighter than normal Spotlights On the objects it falls on The walls flash back at me The floor sparkles. … Continue reading →

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