Author Archives: Michael

#SoCS May 21/16 – “brake/break.”

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Michael

I’m reminded of the days when I was a kid and riding a billycart down the hill was an exciting prospect. Brakes were what your shoes were for. We never gave such things as risk assessments a thought. There was … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights: Imperfection is Beautiful

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Michael

I am the sum of my imperfections Every flaw and fault makes me The character I am Gives rise to the belief It’s why women run from me.   I am not social, neither drink nor smoke I am the … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Fairytale Fun – Fairies In My Garden

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt, feature a little magic, elves and or fairies. There are fairies in my garden. I see them each day zipping in and out of my ferns. They love to swing and slide along the soft fronds of the … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #43: “Someday We’ll Linger” by Gaelynn Lea – Love Screeches!

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb1oCjiIu9M   Love screeches! Did you know that? It reaches into your very soul It twists and turns inside Making you its plaything. But you play, I know I’ve seen you Watched it tickle your fancy Felt you gasping, craving … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Paths

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt features the word “Path”. The path to Nowhere was a rugged one All down hill with so many obstacles Treacherous declines, rocky outcrops Times when danger loomed large Life and death events. Though when you reach Nowhere … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #66: May 19 2016: All that Glitters

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Michael

This week, let’s explore: “All that glitters is not gold.” The word/concept which I’m offering as point of inspiration? DIAMOND The relationship had flourished there was no doubt. Summer had never been so happy in finding Tommy. They were very … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 15 – The Retirement Medal

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Michael

The retirement medal never arrived A small non-descript piece of metal Symbolising a career long spent. He asked why? His boss said she’d inquire Thought he should have long received it. He waited weeks, months, no word. He made his … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Beauty is in the hand of the penholder

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Michael

There were tears in your eyes Spilling down your face as you Were told of the enormity of the problem. Your love, the one you nurtured Was unwell and you knew It was time to say farewell. You have always … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Let’s hear it for the girls

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Michael

#Maydays Prompt – Let’s hear it for the girls There was quite a crowd in attendance for the annual Girls V Boys soccer match on the village oval. It was many things besides a fund-raiser for the children’s hospital. It was … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Flying without Wings

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt may your character take a flight, a fall or a leap (real or metaphorical). It wasn’t a matter of taking to the skies But one of confidence and belief Of knowing you could fly Achieve the height Most … Continue reading →

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