Author Archives: Michael

Tale Weaver #78 July 28th – Waiting Part Two

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern Used with permission Weave a tale that involves the concept of waiting. We do a lot of waiting in our lives, in queues, at train or bus stops, waiting for loved ones to arrive etc…. The … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – In dreams we enter a world that’s entirely our own

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Michael

I see you in my dreams Its always you In that one place Where crowds are milling You stand there Eyes surveying the swarming masses Looking for that tell tale smile That saunter that will be me. I see us … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #78 July 28th – Waiting

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern Used with permission Weave a tale that involves the concept of waiting. We do a lot of waiting in our lives, in queues, at train or bus stops, waiting for loved ones to arrive etc…. 6.25am … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kinaadman

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Michael

Youthful ignorance abounds The boy makes yet another error of judgement. Years of study, reading and writing The wisdom of age surfaces Common sense makes sense Mistakes are now understood He relaxes into his wiser self.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/25/word-high-july-kinaadman/

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Word-High July: Dalisay

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Michael

I awoke to feel your love wash over me. It flows freely from the place in your heart Where comfort and nurture abounds. Your warmth succors me on this day As I seek an inner peace.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/24/word-high-july-dalisay/

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SoCS July 23/16 – second

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Michael

“Story of my life,” said the curly headed one second from my right. “Mine too,” replied the second one from her. “Pisses me off big time it does.” Said Red second from my left. “Always the bridesmaid,” I said reflecting … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #6:The child – Marcus

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: Else Berg “Don’t you ever think he might be lonely sitting there all day?” asked Ellie to her friend May. May looked across at her son Marcus sitting in his play pen pulling on the ears of his fluffy … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Likha

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

It was the urge to create something different Words on a page that both sang and danced. Collaboration, workshopping, More words, more talk A song that spoke, words that sang. An audience who cheered, When empathy touched them, Because the … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Makisig

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

I spied you across a room Of jumbled words A few crude rhymes A moment of tentativeness Stammered lyrics of intent As the fog of language cleared A beautiful girl appeared Forever enshrined in humble verse.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/word-high-july-makisig/

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Tale Weaver Fairy Tale #77 July 21st – The Ugly Duckling

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

Amy was the youngest and the runt of the litter so her siblings said about her. Born ten years after her older sister she was an unexpected addition to the family and not a welcomed one. Her parents weren’t happy … Continue reading →

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