Tag Archives: mediterranean

day and night

Click here to hear the poet read his words: day and night during the dayI live life with a smileenjoying the warmthof the Mediterranean suncontent with who I amwho I have becomeor perhapswho I have createdbut in any caseat peace … Continue reading

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rose

Click here to hear the poet read his words: rose lightningwhen it strikesusually comes from a dark storm-wracked sky when it hit meit came out of the blueof a Mediterranean morningin springtime that’s when my life changed abruptlyandI became fascinated … Continue reading

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Venice

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Venice Sydney Opera HouseEdinburgh CastleSan Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridgesymbols of great citieswhich gladden the hearteveryone has a personal favouritefrom a thousand choiceshistory scenery romancethe world over and there isVeniceunique mythical silently … Continue reading

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Friends – Six Sentence Story

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – ERUPTION Click here to hear the author read his words: Friends Ian is an aggressive sort of … Continue reading

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Boiling a Frog – Six Sentence Story

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – CONFETTI Click here to hear the author read his words: Boiling a Frog Walking on the beach … Continue reading

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in my dream

Click here to hear the poet read his words: in my dream in my dreamI walkwith the sun warm on my backalong a deserted soft pebble beachwhere the Mediterranean caresses the small stonesto the music of my soul when I … Continue reading

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november rain

Click here to hear the poet read his words: november rain I hear Axel Rose singand I think of homebecauseduring these timesof curfewsand other restrictionsScotland is further awaythan ever before I walk on Mediterranean beacheswith the sun on my faceand … Continue reading

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cicadas

Click here to hear the poet read his words: cicadas cliffssteep and rockyenclosea crescent of sandkissedby murmuring watersof sinuoussun-sparkled seaa cloudless blueMediterranean skylazesover the beachhushedby the softbut constant soundof breaking waveswhite flecked courierssand swishingpebbles tricklingrocks rumblingand yetcicadason olive and pine … Continue reading

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Carry Out – Friday Fictioneers

AnElephantCant keep this a secret He sadly has never been to Barcelona It does look exquisite But if he goes to visit He doesn’t know anyone so he is all alone there Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Our … Continue reading

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The Ripple – Haibun Thinking

AnElephantCant walk on water Although he does cut quite a dash But what do you think Does he really sink Or does he simply create the most mammoth splash AnElephant makes another indefatigable assault on this great weekly challenge hosted … Continue reading

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