Author Archives: Michael

Word-High July: Amihan

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Michael

In the heat of the afternoon Standing on the headland Taking in the northeasterly breeze As it brushes across the ocean Cooling, reviving, re-energizing. Without it the oppression of the summer Would be unbearable.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/21/word-high-july-amihan/

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Hope” #WQWWC

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Michael

“Hope is believing my dreams will come true For without them I will die sooner than I’d like…” (adapted from Chicken Soup for the College Soul…Dan Clarke   As Mary aged the desire to complete her schooling became such an … Continue reading →

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It’s Tuesday, Another Challenge Day! – Possibility

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Michael

It was all about symbols. When you went to his house everything was some sort of symbol. The paper bird in the cage a symbol of his attitude to pets. He’d say: “It’s the best bird I ever had. Never … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kundiman

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Michael

Songs of love are easy She loves me yeah yeah yeah, We rattle them off Trite and cliché ridden. Some words matter Chords resonating Memories fueling lyrics To mark that one wet day We watched the rainbow Wondering where ours … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Money is the root of all evil”

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Michael

Greedy Girl fondled her new credit card, took another bite from her chocolate biscuit and thought if I shift this and delay that I can buy this. We can do without this and they can get that next week. I … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Habilin

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Michael

I found you behind a poem one day. I gladly gave you my heart. Entrusted you with my truth. My very soul you know, You keep me safe I am nurtured and caressed Loved for who I am.   Written … Continue reading →

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Wordle #118 “July 18th, 2016” – The Flowers

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Antlers Evil  Evasive  Residual Barkeep Struggle  Dahlia (a type of flower, can also be a name) Transfuse Methuselah (a patriarch who lived 969 years. Gen. 5:27. an extremely old man. a very large wine bottle holding 6½ quarts (6 liters). … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Paraluman

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Michael

Somedays they argue Like children with a single toy. I can do it better says one over the other. It’s the curse, or advantage of having A male and female muse. Either way there’s a part of me that decides … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt July 17th: Arcana in the Tower

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Michael

Image: Tom Scholes The Tower is commonly interpreted as meaning danger, crisis, destruction, and liberation. This is a card of warning and possibility – create something new from something that ends in the will and limits of time alone. A … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kaulayaw

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Michael

You arrived in confusion A stranger in a strange land Held my hand, I was comfort The only comfort you wanted. Already I loved you for you. On cool evenings We watch sunset’s Blaze of colour highlight The distant trees. … Continue reading →

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