Monthly Archives: May 2015

Word Of The Week (WOW #18) – Lassitude

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Michael

Lassitude a state of physical or mental weariness or lack of energy My Cousin Harry lived in a constant state of lassitude. His mum my Aunt Mary was always on Harry’s back about one thing or another. All the while Harry … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Sunday Prompt #6 – The Cursing Man

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Michael

It was true Miracles didn’t happen, You had to believe For God moves in mysterious ways. He moved a few feet away from the draught, A fellow occupant bellowed a curse One that if it eventuated Would bring the world … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #107 “Passenger” – Our Man

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Michael

Our Man is sitting having his coffee. Its Saturday morning and his routine is up at six, a run, a shower, dressed in everyday clothes and down to the coffee shop where Leo the café owner makes him his required … Continue reading →

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Literary Saturday Prompt #6 – He Watches…

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Michael

This week we are to use the below quote as the basis for a piece of writing. “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” —Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck He looks out the … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 16/15 – Stick

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Michael

Badge by: Doobster @Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt is ‘stick’…… It was said that sticks and stones would break my bones. It was also said to walk softly and carry a big stick. In the time I have lived the … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Prompt May 15 th 2015, small as an insect – The Gredlits

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Michael

Image is a “still” from the Dutch movie which was made inspired on the novel by Godfried Bomans. This weeks task: Write a short story or poem in which you are telling about your adventures, as small as an insect. What … Continue reading →

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“Words to Write By” Prompt #6 – Azaleas

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Michael

Words to play with: azalea century wine disturbance skirt steal wade habit incompatible illusion My mother grew azaleas Some time in the last century. She’d sit and sip a glass of wine Ignoring the disturbance of birds up above. Her … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #13 – Heroes – Tiny Small

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: Mandy Smith This week’s task: to weave a tale about a hero in your life. It can be a real life hero or an imaginary one. When I went to high school Tiny Small was a kid in … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #60, Still, May 12, 2015 – Keeping Your Head Above Water

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: -Vampire Zombie Keeping your head above water Is hard on Struggle Street. The kids are killing me What with food, health Forever one of them has a cold It’s always ‘I wanna I wanna…’ I am running and … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Week of 05-13-2015 – Being a Duck

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Michael

It sucks being a duck. The thing about us ducks is we are birds of a feather that flock together. A good flock is what we all desire in life. I wish I could strut when I walk instead of … Continue reading →

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