Category: poetry
Posted on July 17, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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My boy and I, alive in the sun Ready to rumble; ready to run Swords at the ready, stick in each hand Bring on the battle; strike up the band Buses are conquered, long walks are done Park stretches green until the horizon. Sandwiches… Continue Reading “Flashback”
Category: childhood, observation, parenting, poetry, society, writingTags: childhood, day out, family, Leeds, little boy, memories, parenting, playing out, poem, poetry, summer, sunshine, temple newsam, writing
Posted on July 16, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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The gift of the night is the universe Opened up like a black tulip Petals uncurling in the light Of all the suns that ever were. The gift of the night is the universe Sky’s barrier broken down Eyes reach as far as they… Continue Reading “Gift of the Night”
Category: observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: earth, mabh, poem, poetry, prose, savage, space, star, stargazing, stars, universe, words, writer, writing
Posted on July 12, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Words are static on the page; like static electricity, they buzz and chirp and make you vibrate, but only direct current shocks you. Is it the same with spoken word? Do the words come with their own voltage to power you in a way… Continue Reading “Electric inspiration”
Category: feedback, followers, observation, poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: Chorlton, electric, electricity, gig, live, Manchester, metaphor, observation, performance, poem, poetry, prose, simile, spoken word, words, writing
Posted on June 11, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Enchanted by the night Rolling lust of cloud Sighs the moon I love you. Warm summer air Climbs into me Up inside me I don’t even need to breathe The sweet violation of my lungs By bread and fumes and flowers Night blooming ecstasy… Continue Reading “Just past twilight”
Category: observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: cloud, clouds, evening, love, lust, moon, night, nighttime, poem, poetry, sensuality, writing
Posted on April 28, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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This gilded cage That holds my life My hopes and dreams My fears, my goals, my end. I look outside But strain to stay Within the bars So beautiful. Each step is forged By money, work and fame I cannot see another way I… Continue Reading “Gilded Cage”
Category: observation, poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: dreams, fear, hopes, napowrimo, poem, poetry, society, trap, TV, writing
Posted on April 24, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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The NaPoWriMo prompt for the 22nd April was to write a poem for Earth Day. Earth: our planet, our home and our responsibility. At this time of year, I feel closer to the Earth as the colourless pages are filled in green and gold, and… Continue Reading “Earth”
Category: observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: earth day, earthday, napowrimo, planet, poem, poetry, spring, wheel of the year, writing
Posted on April 18, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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¡Hola! shouts my boy His face ablaze with joy This number 21 Of how to greet his mum So proud he picks things up So fast he fills his cup And laughing spills it out A dance; a cry; a shout. Hi he grins… Continue Reading “¡Hola!”
Category: poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: greeting, happiness, hola, love, napowrimo, poem, poetry, writing
Posted on April 17, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Feeling up and down Tired but determined Skint but ambitious Loving time hand in hand With tiny happiness Slowly through the world Dappled like the sunshine Peppering the pavement Seasoning our steps Hot and tasty on the earth. The supermarket calls But for now… Continue Reading “Pepper”
Category: observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: child, love, napowrimo, poem, poetry, prose, seasons, spring, warm, writing
Posted on April 15, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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The NaPoWriMo challenge for the 14th April was to write in another persona. I had some help choosing from Paul, Dominic, Geoff and a few others but the suggestion that gripped me most was Pippa’s: Eeyore. Of course A. A. Milne already achieved the… Continue Reading “I’m Eeyore”
Category: followers, observation, poetry, prose, writingTags: eeyore, milne, napowrimo, persona, poem, poetry, writing
Posted on April 12, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Pane parched by Helios Chariot drags clouds away Blackbird greets me. Cold wind at new moon Stepping from the crossroads Twin torches in pale hands.
Category: observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: haiku, Hecate, Hekate, helios, hellenic, napowrimo, poem, poetry, writing
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