Tag Archives: Word High July

Word-High July: Kinaadman

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Michael

Youthful ignorance abounds The boy makes yet another error of judgement. Years of study, reading and writing The wisdom of age surfaces Common sense makes sense Mistakes are now understood He relaxes into his wiser self.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/25/word-high-july-kinaadman/

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Word-High July: Dalisay

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Michael

I awoke to feel your love wash over me. It flows freely from the place in your heart Where comfort and nurture abounds. Your warmth succors me on this day As I seek an inner peace.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/24/word-high-july-dalisay/

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Word-High July: Likha

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

It was the urge to create something different Words on a page that both sang and danced. Collaboration, workshopping, More words, more talk A song that spoke, words that sang. An audience who cheered, When empathy touched them, Because the … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Makisig

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

I spied you across a room Of jumbled words A few crude rhymes A moment of tentativeness Stammered lyrics of intent As the fog of language cleared A beautiful girl appeared Forever enshrined in humble verse.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/word-high-july-makisig/

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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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Word-High July: Kundiman

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Michael

Songs of love are easy She loves me yeah yeah yeah, We rattle them off Trite and cliché ridden. Some words matter Chords resonating Memories fueling lyrics To mark that one wet day We watched the rainbow Wondering where ours … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Habilin

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Michael

I found you behind a poem one day. I gladly gave you my heart. Entrusted you with my truth. My very soul you know, You keep me safe I am nurtured and caressed Loved for who I am.   Written … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Paraluman

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Michael

Somedays they argue Like children with a single toy. I can do it better says one over the other. It’s the curse, or advantage of having A male and female muse. Either way there’s a part of me that decides … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kaulayaw

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Michael

You arrived in confusion A stranger in a strange land Held my hand, I was comfort The only comfort you wanted. Already I loved you for you. On cool evenings We watch sunset’s Blaze of colour highlight The distant trees. … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Marahuyo

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Michael

It was a Sunday When as the rain fell you said “Come over.” Greeted with eyes a glitter Traded word games Enchanted one another Until we fell in arms That bathed our souls With love everlasting. I would have it … Continue reading →

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