Monthly Archives: May 2016

#SoCS May 14/16 Two Letter Words

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Michael

This week: Start and end your post with a two-letter word. To the uninitiated it came as quite a surprise to learn that two letter words are not as easy to use as you might think. Yes there are many … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is Art

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael

I watch as lines are drawn Criss-crossing on the concrete floor Mesmerising at first A jumble it appears of thoughts Of ideas going nowhere. This is the first of this kind Previous murals being on walls Where standing was the … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Evil lurking – Munching

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt – a little evil.   There was an unmistakeable sound of munching coming from behind the lounge. There was no doubt, it was a munching sound, it was abbreviated by slurping and sucking in of obvious juices … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #42: “Rattle that Lock” by David Gilmour – Knocking on Heaven’s Door

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1v7hXEQhsQ   The sinner stood at the gates of heaven. They stayed shut despite his constant rattling. He pressed the buzzer, No reply He called, he yelled, he threatened Today there was no entry. He was not a patient waiter. … Continue reading →

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Open Link Night # 172 – Word Market

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael

There was a man who went to the Sunday word market He ventured for the first time Among poets and wordsmiths. He trod cautiously feeling out of his depth For here were academics, learned and wise people All vying for … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Space Walk – Step Back

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Michael

‘Step back,’ she cries ‘You’re crowding me I need room to breathe.’ She stands against the wall Her eyes focused on me. I see the sense of desperation in her Her need to keep me at bay, As maybe I … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #65 – The Old House

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Michael

The old house has been at 39 Gortage Street, a long time. It has had many owners over the years and has not remained in anyone’s family for long. There was something about the house that put people off staying … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 14 – Tedium

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Why does lunchtime Wednesday Alter my thoughts from work to the weekend? I stay focused until that time. I then wander into fantasyland The weekend prospects of party Of relaxing, of friends, of dinners. By rights I should stay on … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Laughing all the way – Tommy’s One Joke

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Today’s prompt – laughter It was the annual “Wind ‘Em Up and Let Them Go” Festival and all the comedians in the town had gathered to try their luck and see what they could do about winning the grand prize, … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Open a new door with me – The Door To Tomorrow

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Today’s Poetics, let’s write a poem that reflects the idea of doors. I hear the knocking It’s from so far away. I want to get there Open it wide Invite you in, But right now the door Weighs heavily on … Continue reading →

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