Author Archives: Michael

#SoCS June 4/16 – book

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Michael

In my book there was no question. It just had to be so or if not then nothing at all. It was a discussion we were having about of all things her new book. The existentialist discussion of the purpose … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Prompt Nights – Take time out and stop to smell the Roses

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Michael

The Black Rose** I moved in with my aging dad I said the garden needs attention He said do what you want BUT don’t kill the black rose.   In the front of my yard Under the window of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 35 Comments

Thursday photo prompt – Isolated… #writephoto

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Michael

Across the field there is movement as shadowy figures creep towards the house. Dusk affords them the cover they need. Its perfect for their purpose. Enough light to see by and not enough to be seen by. They have longed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , | 30 Comments

Music Prompt #45: “No Other Love” by Chuck Prophet

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Michael

In my mind I sail across the sea Down your street To you door You answer Invite me in We play, we sing We make love We dance Oblivious to all around.   In my mind you sail across the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Fairy Tale Prompt #70: June 2 2016: Let’s Fiddle!

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Michael

Hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed, To see such fun, And the dish ran away with the spoon. This weeks task: Please use this nursery rhyme and either … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Photo Challenge #115 – Like the Nose Upon Your Face

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Michael

Image: Viki Kollerová I am sick of all this The denial, the refusal, Reality stares you in the face Yet you cannot accept What is plain to all around you! I am striving to create a better you Make you … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

#Maydays Prompt – Finding Friendship

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt is on the theme of finding friendship. In a friendless world it wasn’t hard When you came along, took my hand, Said you always wonted a man like me A man to teach you things Show you … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

FFfAW Challenge – Week of 05-31-2016 – Dear John,

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Michael

Image: Thanks to Barbara Taylor Dear John, Thanks for agreeing to meet me. I have been sitting here in our agreed meeting spot for the past two hours. As you can see its cold and my bits are well and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , , | 32 Comments

#Maydays Prompt – It’s all geek to me!

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt, all geek (and proud!) I watched him across the playground Always on his own, his mind far away He didn’t engage with anyone School must have been a nightmare. Around the school corridors you’d see him Walking … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Wordle #111 “May 30th, 2016” – Poppet

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Michael

This week’s fun words: Spool Effusive (unduly demonstrative, lacking reserve, overflowing) Upset Gurgle Medulla (the marrow of the bones. the soft, marrow-like center of an organ, as the kidney or adrenal gland.) Poppet (a term of endearment for a young girl … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , , | 16 Comments