Author Archives: Michael

#Maydays Prompt – Space Walk – Step Back

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Michael

‘Step back,’ she cries ‘You’re crowding me I need room to breathe.’ She stands against the wall Her eyes focused on me. I see the sense of desperation in her Her need to keep me at bay, As maybe I … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #65 – The Old House

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Michael

The old house has been at 39 Gortage Street, a long time. It has had many owners over the years and has not remained in anyone’s family for long. There was something about the house that put people off staying … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 14 – Tedium

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Why does lunchtime Wednesday Alter my thoughts from work to the weekend? I stay focused until that time. I then wander into fantasyland The weekend prospects of party Of relaxing, of friends, of dinners. By rights I should stay on … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Laughing all the way – Tommy’s One Joke

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Today’s prompt – laughter It was the annual “Wind ‘Em Up and Let Them Go” Festival and all the comedians in the town had gathered to try their luck and see what they could do about winning the grand prize, … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Open a new door with me – The Door To Tomorrow

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Today’s Poetics, let’s write a poem that reflects the idea of doors. I hear the knocking It’s from so far away. I want to get there Open it wide Invite you in, But right now the door Weighs heavily on … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – A Little Lost

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt may your character lose something, their phone, their marbles, their sheep?   Moving house can be not only tiring but also stressful as all you are focused on is getting the job done as quickly as possible. So it … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 05-10-2016 – Art Installation

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Michael

This week’s photo prompt is provided by S. Writings.   The art class stood back surveying their latest creation. A vehicular representation of the world they lived in. They were very proud of their work considering most of the teachers … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #13 – Walking

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Michael

Today’s task to write a compact (not more than three paragraphs) haibun inspired by the concept of walking. Outside this morning it is windy, the first strong winds of the season. We are heading out of autumn and towards winter … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Books

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt – books. They sit upon my shelves Repositories of knowledge Escapes into fantasy Rollicking tales of adventure Calming tomes of meditation. They are part of my life From childhood I buried myself Inside the words of great … Continue reading →

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Wordle #108 “May 9th, 2016” – The Genie

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Michael

This weeks words: Genie Wear Flask Bleed Amethyst Crease Sidereal (determined by or from the stars, relating to the stars) Duration Rubatosis (n. the unsettling awareness of your own heartbeat, whose tenuous muscular throbbing feels less like a metronome than a nervous … Continue reading →

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