Author Archives: Michael

Microfiction challenge #5: The Door

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Michael

Like so much in my neighbourhood the old door left standing at the front of the block where Casey’s house had once stood had generated its own legend over time. The Casey house had stood on the block a long … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #51: “They don’t care about us” by Michael Jackson

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Michael

I wonder who the carers are In the face of wanton destruction. You wonder if anyone cares. No matter our shape, our colour Our religious affiliations There is someone out there Intent on using who and what we are As … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Marahuyo

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Michael

It was a Sunday When as the rain fell you said “Come over.” Greeted with eyes a glitter Traded word games Enchanted one another Until we fell in arms That bathed our souls With love everlasting. I would have it … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Mine -#writephoto – Brother Thaddeus

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Michael

Brother Thaddeus sifted slightly moving his weight from one knee to the other. He’d been in this position an hour at least he was thinking. All for a minute’s lateness for early morning meditations. His knees pained him, his back … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Siping

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Michael

Weary day So many words, so many miles You lay beside me exhausted Your eyes heavy You look at me We exchange that look When words fail us It’s the look and soft touch That says it all.   Written … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #76 July 14th Travel…Bus Journey – Aunty Clovis

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern (Used with permission) Weave a tale in which you experience an emergency call to go to a friend/family member’s aid and getting there is by coach/bus The phone rang at three minutes after midnight. My eldest … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Balintataw

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Michael

I wondered what made the lasting impression What you did? Who you were? The sum of all parts I know. In my eye I saw Compassion, dedication, The impish fun just of knowing you Your love in each word you … Continue reading →

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – Memories

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Michael

“Fairies do belong – In the magic of our hearts,” It was my grandmother who first alerted me to the fairies in our garden. Grandmother cultivated ferns of all descriptions and amongst them lived the fern fairies. My grandmother was … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of July 12, 2016 – Guts or Teeth

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Michael

The Gutache Toothache Clinic was unique in our town. Here you could have a colonoscophy and tooth pulled out all at the same time for a discounted price. Dr Reg Interya was an unusual practitioner in that he had degrees … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Harana

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

I did sing for you One night when no one was around. Dusted off my vocal chords Listened to your favourite song, Thought I’d give it a go. You were stunned, so surprised I took the risk, made the effort. … Continue reading →

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