Monthly Archives: November 2013

Story 1 – Tackas – Part 5

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Michael

The boys were sitting around at Paddy’s and were waiting for the phone call from the hospital. They knew it was coming and they knew it would mean they would all be on the move. There had not been a … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 4

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Michael

Tackas would be the first person to tell you he didn’t like flying. But I managed to get him organised and to the airport. In the days before we left I had never seen him so tense. ‘Clancy do you … Continue reading →

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Poem 47

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Michael

It came as a shock Cut off in mid sentence Shocking news Devastating How would I cope? How would you cope? Would tomorrow even dawn? I looked into your eyes I saw the sorrow The pain Tears were all that … Continue reading →

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Prompt 30 – Colour – Blue Angel

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Michael

Moments when I see red I hate the pain The anger The resentment Take that away from me. Hold me when I fear The red devils are taking over. I’m better when my blue angel Sits at my side Casts … Continue reading →

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Prompt 30: Colour

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Michael

I remember looking into the void that was my life and asking myself, is that all there is? We had reached a crisis point in our lives together. She wanted to move on, to greener pastures she said. That I … Continue reading →

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Trifecta 94 – Christmas Tinsel

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Michael

With Christmas all but upon me I had not heard from Judith for some weeks. This was not so unusual as she said she worked away a lot and would contact me when she returned. In the days before Christmas … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 3

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Michael

On Friday nights when there was no footy nor cricket on the tele we’d gather at my place for a card night. Now Tackas was a fierce competitor in most things but at cards he was passionate. Woe betides anyone … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Street of Ramps

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Michael

The mist clouded the garden as the old man stepped into the black limousine. A hooded figure sat in the drivers seat. ‘I’m ready.’ The old man said as the car glided into the mist. It was a short ride … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 2

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Michael

Tackas stood out front The congregation watching Expectant. He shuffled his papers Nerves on show Opened his mouth In his most beautiful lilting Irish voice be began. We listened enthralled by Tackas’ story. Rory his mate lay before us His … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Michael

I was leaning on the bar when Tackas walked in. Tackas is the sort of person you’d best describe as forlorn. ‘How’s it was hanging?’ ‘Down.’ Tackas is a man of few words until he has lubricated his vocal chords … Continue reading →

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