Author Archives: Michael

Photo Challenge #120 – Ever Vigilant

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: Alessio Albi You never liked the notion of Head above water…. You feared the notion Give a person enough rope… And yet you never deserted You never gave up, Though some days you stepped way back. I thought of … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of 07-05-2016 – Ralph’s Plan

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: Thanks to Yinglan Ralph looked through the wire, he saw what he hated most. The bloody Yorkies running round like they owned the place. He and his mate Fluffhead were forever confined to the cage and it just wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kalinaw – Serenity/Tranquility

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Late afternoon and it’s been hot A day out of the heat. A gentle breeze suggests cool. We sit at my back fence, Watch as the day ebbs away. The sun slides behind the distant gums Holding hands, we chat, … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Freedom is a state of mind”

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

After all those years he stepped away. It wasn’t easy. He thought he’d explained the notion of their use by date being well past. But she was relentless. Tried every trick in the book to discredit him, spread rumours to … Continue reading →

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Wordle #116 – “July 4th, 2016” – Daisy Chain

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Michael

This week’s fun words to play with: Starch Trample Protean (readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable. changeable in shape or form, as an amoeba. (of an actor or actress) versatile; able to play many kinds of roles.) Walnut Strop (any … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Gunita

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Michael

Cold mornings and a fuel stove Huddled round the fire Munching our breakfast Shivered conversations The delivery of a hot meal Always guaranteed to be Overdone, burnt, a challenge. But never detracting from what was important Your love for us, … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt: July 3 2016: The Devil is in the Details

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Michael

This card represents: the representative elements of excess, indulgence, over-indulgence, ambition, ego, enslavement, power, control. It was never easy The ambition, the mind over decency, Relentless drive to succeed Whatever it took, You were there peddling your worth. Always needing … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Tinatangi – Someone Special

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Michael

They appear once in your life That someone special The person who captives, Holds you mesmerized. When they speak you focus On their every word. They take your breath away The reason your heart skips a beat When declaring they … Continue reading →

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SoCS July 2/16 – Long

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Michael

Well here is the long and short of it. The announcement came at the end of a very long day and we all had had enough of being mucked around. There was no clear solution the answer lay in find … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Timpi

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Michael

The front door slams We sit up in horror Clothes in disarray Quickly we rearrange Desperate to not be caught Guilt written on our faces We think of control Of hands across the chest. Maybe tomorrow?   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/02/word-high-july-timpi/

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