Author Archives: Michael

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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Wordle #188 – Joe Boketto

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Nullify Gnarl Octave Negligence Parasite Peal Leash Muscle Misrepresent Boketto (to gaze vacantly into the distance without thinking) Nightmare Graveyard Joe Boketto was a third generation gravedigger, and the town’s graveyard was his pride and joy. Nowadays … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Secret Organizations”

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Michael

The Order of The Secret Flower met each week in an old house at the end of the street. It was a very secret organisation, as most of the members didn’t know which flower they were being secretive about. Not … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #46 – Patience – The Toy Box.

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Michael

I’ve heard them say patience is a virtue. It’s not something that comes readily to mind especially when there is a sense of urgency needed or a crisis is at hand. Some people practice it with ease; some find it … Continue reading →

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