Monthly Archives: January 2015

Poem Tryouts: Foggy Went a Courting – My Soul

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Michael

1] Recall a time of fog you remember It wasn’t a pea souper But it might have been. You find yourself on the pavement Disorientated Alone No visible landmark. Yesterday you had been in love Courting Planning Ever hopeful. Today … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – January 13th 2015

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Michael

LITERARY QUOTE “…you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” (Stephen King – On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft)   The writing class gathered for the last time as the special guest took to … Continue reading →

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Serene in Blue – Photo Prompt #43 – January 13, 2015 – A Vision

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Michael

Image: Lavinialeyna Deviant Art (Renee Boynton artwork ) Across the seas you came A lost and forlorn waif Calling my name You clung to me Stories told Heads together, tears shed. A lost child an urchin searching With memories horrific Experiences … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Jan. 12th, 2015 – The Green Blobs

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Racing down into the atmosphere, the unidentified object crashed, leaving behind one heck of a huge crater and a plume of smoke that could be seen from miles around.” The two green blobs looked around, … Continue reading →

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Wordle Prompt # 43 – 12 January 2015 – Scarecrow

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Michael

This weeks fun words: Padlock Glamour Ditch Perversity Fade Affinity Parallel Desticate (to squeak like a rat) Jagged Scarecrow Hungry Currant (a small seedless raisin) Scarecrow looked across the table at me. We hadn’t seen each other in twenty years … Continue reading →

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Pema Chödrön Quotes – Writing Prompt #89 – January 11, 2015 – The Abbot’s Chat

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Michael

Todays prompt is to use one of the quotes from Pema Chodron and use it as the basis for a piece of writing. I have chosen the following quote: “Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves.”   The Abbot … Continue reading →

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SoCS January 10/15 – Opposite

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Michael

Badge by: Doobster @ Mindful Digressions Today’s prompt is the word ‘opposite’ I remember in the film ‘Oh God’ the late George Burns played God and he was asked why it was that if he was God and so all … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #42 – The Magic Tree Cafe

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Michael

Gwen Genalt woke early. It was Saturday morning and she knew Saturday’s were their busiest days. Already she could hear Gerry her husband hard at work down stairs getting ready for the day. Gwen and Gerry ran the Magic Tree … Continue reading →

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Challenge 2015 Week 2: 8 January 2015 Not a Feather to My Name

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Michael

Image: Peacock Show-off by Karsun Designs Photography Chewing gum again came the cry behind me. I turned to see Roz standing there hands on hips her beady eyes looking down her nose at me. Shoosh I say to her intimating … Continue reading →

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The Emperor’s New Clothes (Tale Weaver) – The Local Member

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Michael

The whole town was a buzz. He was coming. Today. We gathered in the town centre, a huge crowd, expectant, excited, as one we strain forward to catch a glimpse of their hero the community’s local member. I voted for … Continue reading →

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