Monthly Archives: July 2014

Magpie Tales – Heckle

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Michael

I sat behind you every day Our classroom was a stifling place in summer Winters freezing, no heating in those days. So we looked to you for entertainment. And you delivered every day, Over the years you became expert In … Continue reading →

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Prompt #62 “Mamihlapinatapei” – Terrifying Exhilaration

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Michael

Today’s task is to use Mamihlapinatapei as the basis for a story: “The wordless, yet meaningful look shared by two people who both desire to initiate something but are both reluctant to start.”   It was Maryanne who first brought … Continue reading →

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Prompt for SoCS July 5/14 – Arria

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Michael

This week’s prompt word is “body.” It was a body like no other. I was mesmerised, captivated, frozen in time almost. I looked at you and thought is that really you? I was fooled to believe you were not as … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #15 – Other People

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Michael

My Grandfather was an aloof man who kept himself in a shed out the back most of the time. It suited my Grandmother who said it was for the best as it kept him out from under her feet. Grandfather’s … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 65 – Handwriting – My Hand

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Michael

Come to the office please, now! Can you tell me what this says? We can’t understand your writing. You’ll have to write more clearly Slow down a little Were you away on handwriting lesson day? It’s a scrawl I know … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #15 – Wordle style – Village Festival

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael

This week we were asked to include these words in our story. music, saxophone, curious,  root, garbage   Our village had many curious customs. Its what marked us as different from most of the other mundane villages around. They saw … Continue reading →

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Poem 122 – Wizard Ways

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael

I have wizard ways I am told They are not new In my 120 years I have perfected A few tricks Sleights of hand Look over there! I am gone! I can see a word Know what you mean Look … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #15 “Birdhouse” – Waiting.

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Michael

Wait he said. So I wait. Day in day out. How long? Four years six months eight days. Said he would come. Worth my while to wait he said. So I do. The house across the way is odd Always … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 62 – Holding Hands – In Your Mind

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Michael

I stepped into your mind Where like peak hour I found The hustle and bustle of modern life Thunderous deafening noise Lights that flashed on and off Look at me look at me! And I wondered Why I was here. Sound … Continue reading →

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