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[mikefrawley]

Old and New

Madi chasing storms and Kevin touching scars Aubrie paints a sunrise  as Lauren’s hanging stars Dolly sharing her adventures Dhrit’s awesome vocabulary Leena hugs the child inside Navin’s sage perspicacity Barbara is a welcome sight Debra laces love with art Tara always keeps it real Philine pens from the heart blessed by so many friends I can share now but a few yet I pray you know I love every one both old and new 

[mikefrawley]

Squee!

Forgive me please, I learned that from Philine long ago when she was on one of my crush lists, and now she probably hates me.  Sending hugs to Cali.  Now, stop me if you’ve heard this before, but very few things on Tumblr make me smile more broadly than an EC “feature”.  If you don’t believe me ask Lauren. She’s heard it on several occasions.  Thank you to all of my friends over there, and especially Gisle for the pleasant surprise this morning.  Speaking of my Norse Friend, I heard a most vicious rumor that the title track from his band’s upcoming album is posted on his blog.  Check it out here.  Lastly I have the day off and a full queue (don’t hate).  Probable reblogs later, and just in case you’re wondering, as a matter of fact,  yes I do... Love you all, Mike <3

[kanashii-ai]

teapoesie replied to your post : Thinking that it’s still my birthday today in...

It’s your birthday?! Happy birthday, CJ!!! I hope you had a great one :)

It was, it is, it will be! lol. The concept of time is amazing. I am finding ways to make it a great one :) I remember I asked you to sing for me before :D you still accepting requests (yes yes yes??) haha. Thanks!

[dosenherz]

if there’s such a thing, she is fist-born - she felt hail drumming on her mother’s skin and now rain leaves her restless in the soft damp;

they tell her she held onto her cry until her lips turned blue and no one could steal the breath from tiny palms clenched for the fights she brought out of herself;

she gathered wars in her bones even before the bruises bloomed everywhere; and most days you will taste the fire in her hair.

[mikefrawley]

Friends and Blue Jeans

it seems grow ever more dear over time.  Seeing a few of my dearest and earliest friends like Joy, Philine and Kevin writing and playing on my dash today has me wearing a big nostalgic smile as I fondly remember those very different days of now so long ago.  As is the case with everything else in this world, Tumblr has changed greatly since then, and some of the changes sadden me a bit, like remembering how few of our friends from that time are still here, and while I hate to admit it, I’m occasionally troubled as well by those I used to consider friends who for one reason or another no longer are. I guess that’s simply the nature of the beast, and yet this experience has by no means been even close to completely negative.  For starters we’ve each been blessed by new friends too numerous to mention, and now most of the time at least, people actually see and hopefully read our writing.  I can only speak for myself on this topic, but generally and thankfully I no longer need to hold my breath, recite ancient sacred chants, or offer sacrifices to the poetry gods with the hope that at least one person would read, and heaven forbid even like my most recent poem.  I certainly don’t miss that, and today I’m very grateful for the friends and readers I’ve made in the last four and a half years or so, yet like a favorite pair of aged and well worn blue jeans, there’s nothing quite as comfortable as an old friend.   Thank You.                

[mikefrawley]

A Decidedly Incomplete (Thank You) List

I’m not too terribly profound these days that would be my friend the other Mike but I want to thank him Navin and Dhrit and a few other poets I love and like there’s Philine, Joy, Lauren, Jen, Kevin and truthfully there’s a great many more Miral, Jane, Amy, Edward, Martin, Shim  yet I’ll stop there, lest I add a few score truthfully I’m blessed with many kind friends way more than I could ever hope to recall and whether I listed you this time or not please know I appreciate and love you all

[mikefrawley]

teapoesie replied to your post: Mixed Blessings

I’m here, Sir Frawley! you’can’t get rid of me just yet ��

elzaro replied to your post: Mixed Blessings

Much love to you, Mike!

moforoot replied to your post: Mixed Blessings

Cheers Mike!!

Thank you my friends, and if you’ll kindly turn your attention to the top avatar, I’m pleased to announce that only my mind is missing.  I forgot she’d changed her url...AGAIN.  :)  Love you all.   

[mikefrawley]

kittygory replied to your post: Be Good to You

Good morning, Mike! 😊

lovaboxa replied to your post: Be Good to You

Good morning Mike :)

teapoesie replied to your post: Be Good to You

Good morning, Sir Frawley! <3

wordswritteninsilence replied to your post: Be Good to You

Well said Sir.

lzlabseesu replied to your post: Be Good to You

Morning Mike :)

Ah heck, I wasn't planning on spamming you all this morning, but you're all so kind.  :')   It's funny, I sat down "quickly" to write an I'm burned out and need a break whiny little poem, and my inner writer/child refused to play.  Some days I get down as it seems like all of you are writing such lovely deep BIG words and here am I writing fluffy crap.  Navin (thank you) just reminded me in his own words that my presence here is felt.  Maybe that's a good thing and it's most likely true for each of you as well.  I do want to write more on that self acceptance/love thing later, as a person and as a writer, but for now, thank you, and yes I do... Love you all, Mike <3