Monthly Archives: March 2018

Time To Write: A New Place [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Michael

We drove over the final hill and looked down a steep valley towards a cluster of houses that were to make up our place of residence for the next eight years. This was our first placement as teachers and our … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Carved #writephoto – The Shirkers

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Michael

When the battle ended, the shirkers were gathered before the victorious commander. These were the men who had run, hidden or found something else to do as the battle raged. As punishment, they were led in chains to the boulder … Continue reading →

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100 Week Wednesday: Week 63 – Rona Raspberries.

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Cathal Mac an Bheatha The Sunday market was in full swing, and Rona Raspberries had her stall all set up like a vegetarian installation. Everything she grew was big. This week she had ventured into the seemingly ridiculous … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, accidentally…

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word accidentally I accidentally dropped it. Grandma’s prize vase lay in a thousand pieces on the floor. Then the questions. Hadn’t I been told to not touch it, to stay away, it … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – # 164 – Helping Others – 22nd March 2018 – An Ordinary Man

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Michael

Photo: Oil Search New Guinea. This week, weave a tale in which helping others is the subject. There was a man down in the street. An ordinary man I was sure. He was struggling to get himself upright. He was … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 – Our Visit to Morgue

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 14228002011gx95 We had been told that any trip through Europe had to include a visit to the tiny village of Morgue nestled on the side of a hill overlooking the Sea. It was, without doubt, a picturesque town … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #76 – 20 March 2017

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Michael

The pond scum committee was called to order. A change of image was required. They were over the bad rap they received. Something needed to be done. Suddenly scum left and right leapt into action. A leg, a fin, a … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Josh’s Hockey Stick

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Yinglan The last thing we heard was his cry, “There’s something weird under here.” The last thing we saw was his bum in the air, hockey stick in hand. It wasn’t unusual for Josh to go exploring and … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #206 – An Octopus’ Garden

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Michael

Image: Vincent Bourilhon Are you dreaming Mister? “I’d like to be, under the sea.” But I’m not am I. “In an octopus’ garden in the shade,” But I’m not am I! No, I’m stuck here miles up in the air … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: Who? What? Why?

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Michael

Write a haibun about what/who inspired you to write poetry. I started writing ‘poetry’ when I was in my teenage years. I found it a means to express my feelings mainly about girls I thought I should know and fall … Continue reading →

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