Monthly Archives: August 2013

Agony

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Michael

  I am standing above looking down on you. As you are lowered into the depths. I have a sudden urge to leap in after you and drag you from the earth that will soon consume you. I am not … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge ~ Illusion

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Michael

My chosen prompt for this week’s haibun is illusion. I sit and stare at the phone. I am stunned. I was certain I had made adequate arrangements for the evening. She said she was keen. She was apprehensive at first. … Continue reading →

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VisDare 34: Fearless

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Michael

Igor loved his job. He took great satisfaction in welcoming his guests; feeding them and seeing them leave his establishment sated from his hospitality. Tonight the Baron was attending and he was particularly excited about the visit.   Good evening … Continue reading →

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Five Sentence Fiction – Travel

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Michael

Are you ready the bus leaves in twenty minutes? Nearly, have to make sure the iron is off, the cats out and my money is secure. I am so excited about this trip, we will have such a great time. … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Comfort

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Michael

Copyright Claire Fuller Here is this week’s entry into the weekly challenge brought to us by the lovely Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Here are the rules: Use the photo as inspiration, write a hundred(ish) words – and share!   The boy from … Continue reading →

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My Friend Jeannie

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Michael

Everyone says it gets easier.   My friend Jeannie would have turned 18 today. Instead she’s that time old cliché, forever young. It’s been 7 weeks, 3 days, 11 hours and 37 minutes since the day. What started out as … Continue reading →

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Is Life Good?

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Michael

Recently a friend asked me this question – Do you think life is beautiful and joyful or full of trouble and untruth? I thought about it for a while before I wrote this in response to her question.   Is … Continue reading →

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Alastair’s Photo Fiction – It’s Time.

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Michael

It’s time. Time? It’s time. Oh. I’ve thought I could go on a little longer. I knew this was likely to happen. It’s important now to act, for my own sake. You’re going in then? Yes. Returning? Maybe. I’m uncomfortable … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge- Shhhhhh

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Michael

For this weeks Haibun challenge I have chosen the following prompt:   “A kiss is a lovely trick by nature to stop speech when words become” superfluous.” – Ingrid Bergman   I am sitting listening to her apologise for what … Continue reading →

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Trifextra: Week Eighty-One – Rejoice with Me.

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Michael

Your eyes don’t see colour, But together we rejoice, listening to my descriptions, Your laugh joyous over the riot of hues I paint, On your fingertips then onto your heart.

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