Monthly Archives: February 2014

Friday Fictioneers – The Electric

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Michael

My grandparents grew up when kerosene lamps were the only form of lighting. When the electric arrived their old house became a beacon of light to all around. In their fascination they became hoarders of every form of lighting they … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor ~~ Part 2

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Michael

Originally posted on The Last Chapter:
        The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 2 (If you haven’t read part one, you can read it here on Michael’s blog. (No relation to the character in the story)…

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Haibun Thinking: Week 3 – Angel

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Michael

I feel wretched. The news has devastated me. I want to curl up and disappear but I know life doesn’t work like that.  With all eyes on me, shame and guilt written all over my face, I stood before them … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 1

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Michael

Michael received this poster in his letterbox:   ATTENTION MICHAEL Kagir Manor The 13th Anniversary of the Witch Of Kagir. You and friends are invited to attend a special event. Please assemble at the entrance to Kagir Manor Road, 6pm … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – Beagle

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Michael

So what do you think? Its brilliant. Your best. What is it? It’s a Beagle. A Beagle you say? Yes a Beagle. It’s a lot different to the last beagle I saw. I bet it is. Our beagle was a … Continue reading →

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Day 41 Consuming Impatience

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Michael

I am driven to distraction By promises made Which impact on My own perverse sense of expectation. People who say one thing and do the opposite. Its soul destroying when you believe something Only to realise that it’s nothing more … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – Repetition – Busy

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Michael

Are you busy? Please come in? I have tea, I made a biscuit.   It’s been so long You have come so far If you’re not busy I’d like you to stop by.   I never thought you’d come round … Continue reading →

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Poem 96 – Solitude

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Michael

It is time to withdraw To a place inside of me Where I cannot be seen I can be safe and alone To contemplate Where I am? Who I am? What I am?   I need to, as my demons … Continue reading →

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