Monthly Archives: February 2017

Twittering Tale #19 – 28 February 2017

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Michael

The burning flame ignites passions. She reaches out He takes her hand Steadies her lighting the candle Illuminating the essence of their love.   Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/02/27/twittering-tales-19-28-february-2017/

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dVerse Quadrille #27 – Giggle

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Michael

She giggled unashamedly when I said my name She gasped when I played my game. After she touched my nose, giggled, said its cute. When she awoke, she giggled in delight to see me still here. We embraced, rolled as … Continue reading →

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Wordle #144 “February 27th, 2017″ – Lucinda, Heaven or Hell?

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Good Enter Tree Mirabilis ((adj.) wondrous, remarkable, amazing) Different Abandon Plausible Lucida (the brightest star in a constellation) Bald Flaw Apotropaic ((adj.) Intended to ward off evil.) Grow It was Wayne who looked at Greg and Greg … Continue reading →

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Sunday Strange microfiction challenge – Beryl Necromancer

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Michael

Image: Ivan Bilibin Beryl Necromancer had a perversion for heads on a stick. It was a compulsion she couldn’t get her mind away from. If she liked the look of you, your head that is, then she’d dream, fantasise about … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – February 25, 2017 – Bastet

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Michael

Write a tall tale in 100 words   It had been a hot summer on the farm. No rain meant the crows were flying backwards to keep the dust from their eyes and the farmer was having to spray water … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Bridge #writephoto

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Michael

I wondered as I stood under the bridge who might have been here before me. The age of the thing and what that means fascinated me. I live in a young country, in western terms at any rate and we … Continue reading →

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Writespiration #104 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 8 – Choke

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Michael

If you pulled it out too far you flooded the carburettor. You had to judge just how far and that depended on the time of year. Winter needed more than summer. Our old car had a mind of its own. … Continue reading →

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February 23: Flash Fiction Challenge – Boat People

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Michael

The spring rains had not arrived, the fields were barren, prospects dim. His young family faced hunger if he didn’t act. He made a life changing decision. He packed up his family and set sail to a foreign land. They … Continue reading →

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Melt My Heart

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Michael

Was it the room full of words I was lost within Where you first spied me, Between the sonnets and the free verse? I spin yarns of fairies And many tales of fancy. Your tender approach so apprehensive Claiming intimidation … Continue reading →

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Whiteout Wednesdays #4

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Michael

cities bring you poems, and   orchards pass by. in your bed, grief, listening to sleep beautifully explained, weep   cannot kiss your  face. Lovers put on her lips like clothes, wear her body pyramided against the disappearing wall. The sky washed … Continue reading →

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