Author Archives: Michael

Photo Challenge #121 – A Girl With No Face

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

Image: – Olney IL When they found you It was with initial relief Missing all those days No word, no sightings Hours spent wondering where and why, What if they came back with… But then they saw you In the … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Takipsilim

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

At my back fence we watch the sun In last throes of day Sink behind the giant eucalypts. The last rays highlighting The magnificence of nature. Your arm slips into mine We soak in each other’s warmth As the chill … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Judge not, lest you be judged”

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

I arrived in the town greeted by my immediate boss. He was excited to see me as they needed a new teacher and as I had two legs and a heartbeat I qualified. He proceeded to tell me the layout … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #167 “Collage Special Edition” – The Man I Am

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Michael

Collage by Laura Bloomsbury I don’t think it could ever be said that wisdom was a trait you possessed in any amount that might be considered staggering. You did like honey though. And you buzzed around the place, literally and … Continue reading →

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Wordle #117 “July 11th, 2016” – The Country Fair

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Itch Turnstile Ambisinister (clumsy or unskillful with both hands.) Narrow Ephemerid (an insect of the order Ephemeroptera, comprising the mayflies.) Turnstile Bribe Chamber Plush Shiver Benign Destruct It was going to be a grand grand event. The … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Humaling

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Michael

Looking into your eyes I see a woman of worth Of morals, of class. A shining light to so many. I am in awe of you. Is it any wonder my fondness Oozes from my very being Floods everything, I … Continue reading →

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I am an outraged African American law enforcement officer!

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Michael

Originally posted on Runaway Nuns and Leprechauns:
I am an African American. I am a law enforcement officer. I am an outraged African American law enforcement officer. Over the last few years, there have been so many innocent African American lives…

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Prompt Nights – Dancing is like dreaming with your feet

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Michael

It was her dream To dance like every one else Her twisted body fought her Every inch of the way. We saw the outward dance Inside another dance took place. Her muscles Contracting  and expanding Attempting to move To a … Continue reading →

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SoCS July 9/16 – Concentration

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Michael

Miss Linda stands over me watching me through her beady eyes as I struggle with my modified cursive. Suddenly her big twelve inches is rapping on my hand. She refers to it as the Board of Education. We are terrified … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Pagsamo

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Michael

Are we there yet? Can we get out now? I wanna we wanna we wanna wee. I’ll wet my pants? If we don’t stop soon I’m gonna do it! Can I get one? Please? I want one! Give me a … Continue reading →

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