Author Archives: Michael

Photo Challenge #100 February 16, 2016 – The Cleaners

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Michael

Image: Clean up by Lemanshots   The cleaners nodded Satisfaction written in their bizarre minds They wiped their hands On grimy rags at jobs completion. Before them lay the body of the cleansed man. His soul picked clean like a … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 02-16-2016 – Stood Up

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Michael

Image thanks to: TJ Paris She had said he would meet him on the break wall at 3pm. He had been texting her continuously wondering where she had gotten to. As it was the tide was coming in and if … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #7 – The Plodding Walk

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Michael

My haibun/haiku is based on this beautiful quote from mr cummings. “Yours is the light by which my spirit’s born: – you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.” ― E.E. Cummings I plod, yes that’s what I am … Continue reading →

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Wordle Bonus Good vs Evil “February 15, 2016” – Best Friends

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Michael

This week’s fabulous words to play with: GoodGood Light Purity Halcyon (calm, peaceful, tranquil) Divine Absolution (act of absolving; a freeing from blame or guilt; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties.) Altruistic (unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #146 “The Emperor” – The Wretch

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Michael

Image: Luis Royo I was the wretch Dragged screaming before you A wastrel, a scoundrel, A pathetic and needy louse. You looked down on me I saw not pity in your eyes But understanding. Mine has been a wasted life … Continue reading →

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SoCS Feb. 13/16 – tire

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Michael

‘I’m tired because I tire easily,’ she said flopping down in the chair. ‘You’ve had a big day.’ ‘I have and I’m really tired.’ ‘Cleaning does that to you.’ ‘Well today it did.’ ‘Could be you made a greater effort … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #7 – 2016 – Fido

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Michael

http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-black-lab-puppy-on-rustic-wood-background/   The opening sentence for the February 12th, Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: “……. For the thousandth time, I promise you, it wasn’t me!”   Fido had that look about him. We’d seen it before. The last time we … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #29 “Read My Mind” by The Killers – Pretence

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc8hbSM1zVo&list=PLnG56ODjnHyIcALeFlZQozuHldfLzwzgB     Can you read my mind? Do you know what lurks And festers beneath this mortal visage? My nights are taken with memory Of you in my bed Together we were as one. We played as lovers Long … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #52: Love Notes – A Job

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Michael

Image: “Writing on the Sand,” Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1859 Dear Miss Gunneroute I thank you for your recent application for the advertised position of a part time weekend lover. I was very impressed with your references as they were from … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry #1

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Michael

Give us a leg up One two three Yes that’s the way I’m over the hump Or rather on top of it.   Those Tuesdays are murder I say It’s all go go go Nothing like Mondays Good days Mondays … Continue reading →

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