Monthly Archives: October 2014

Wordle #30 – A Walk in the Park.

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Michael

This weeks words were: Cadence Maverick Nimble Turf Initials Pathology Waxen March Eel Vise Goad Hew   It was the cadence of her voice that drew my attention. The sort of shrill that made you think she lived most of … Continue reading →

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Prompt #76 “Self-Portrait”

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Michael

Portrait by Sophie Davis He was my teacher and my year advisor and I know so many of us loved him. He taught us about ourselves. He made us look at things and question and when the time came to … Continue reading →

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SoCS October 11/14

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Michael

the letter “s.”   Image Alexa Meade Scrumptiously sexual That’s how I saw her Heels that gave her An elevation she didn’t enjoy out of them A skirt that flattered her aging thighs A bra I am sure was earning … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #29 “The Magic Wood” – The Visit

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Michael

Image by Max Ernst No one could enter the magic wood for two reasons 1: You didn’t know where it was 2: You had to be invited in. I know this as my Aunt May Isabelle had told me one … Continue reading →

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Taleweaver’s Prompt #29 “Grimoire” – The Book of Distant Magic

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Michael

It all ends next Tuesday. After thirty years it’s coming to a close. They said I needed to have everything in order, be prepared, it will happen over night. Thirty years of wealth and health ends on my fiftieth birthday. … Continue reading →

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Verbal cubism and tender buttons – Meeting the Bar- Only the Lonely

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Michael

Words falling Floating away Grab one At least The yellow The red Fondle the fuchsia Three sticks are better than two Three arms Play Naughty Career choices. A ramble is better than a stroll Purple impresses Stains Putrefies Take hold … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #42 – The Wayward Wife

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Michael

Harry sat forlornly in the doctor’s surgery. His tale of woe he had unloaded to the good doctor. Harry’s Janice was a wayward wife. What could he do? The doctor produced a bottle of his remedy for wayward wives. ‘It … Continue reading →

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Poetics: In the Corner of Your Eye – Weeding the Garden

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

Weeding my garden I sense movement To my left, a scurry On the right a distinct rustle. Fairy people live amongst my ferns Small communities Cultural centres of wonder. Some let me in Most don’t. Like chameleons They blend In … Continue reading →

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HAIBUN THINKING – October 7th 2014 – First Date

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

“You came here in that thing? You’re braver than I thought.” ~ Carrie Fisher (Star Wars) I watch the street; it can’t be long before he arrives. I am nervous as all hell as this is our first date and … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #29 “Passing Through”

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

Image: lesley-oldaker@Deviant Art It would be nice to think of you As passing through Like a knife slicing butter Rather than A major gastric event. But you were like that Never gentle nor humble More overbearing each time We cringed … Continue reading →

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