Author Archives: Michael

Photo Challenge# 82, October 13, 2015 – Monster in My Garden

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Michael

This week Yves is asking us to go out into your own garden/city and find something bizarre/fantastical to photograph (if possible) and write about. It can be an animal, insect, person, building, food/beverage, festival etc. Commotion Chaos Mayhem Calls here … Continue reading →

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Wordle #82 “October 12, 2015” – Lychee

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Katydid Placenta Melancholy Nocturnal Vacillate (to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute: to sway unsteadily; waver; totter; stagger.) Laotang (in English: old sames; written: 老同 in Mandarin is a type of relationship within Chinese culture, … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #128 “Collage 8″ – The Lush

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Michael

I thought I loved you Thought the sun shone out your bum But underneath it all You were nothing but a lush. It was the bottles I found Stashed behind the bedhead That gave me reason To question your sobriety. … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #12: “Clumsy” performed by Our Lady Peace – Clumsy

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp2P6JKc1QE Oops, bump Crash graze, Slip slide Fall down. Sorry! I pick you up once again It’s becoming a part of our every day You’ve even begun to curse under your breath The frustration apparent As you allow me to … Continue reading →

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SoCS Oct 10/15 – ‘ing

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Michael

The first word of your post must end in the letters “ing.” Extra points if the final word of the post does too. Singing was something I always enjoyed though I could never say I was good at it. I … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 34: a painting in search of a story – With a Bat and Ball

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Michael

Image: Children’s Games; Artist: Pieter Brueghel the Elder; Source: wikiart.org The opportunity for game was limited in our village. What with the day to day efforts to survive, to provide the labour needed in the fields and the help needed … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 10-06-2015 – First Night Out

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Michael

My first night on the big stage was at the Freckle Theatre. My manager convinced me that my act was worthy of the big stage, big lights, big audience. Well two out of three isn’t so bad I guess. I … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge# 81, October 6, 2015 – Silence

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Michael

Image: Mala Lesbia The phone sits silent As if it cares little how we feel. He was supposed to be here Within the hour, Then two, Now three. No news tonight is not good news. He was always reliable Never … Continue reading →

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Kreative Kue 45 – Kreates Bootmaker and Apothecary.

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Michael

The group was super excited as they neared the one place that they had focused on reaching. It had taken them six weeks and across four continents before they stood in the ancient city. They knew in one of the … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday 2

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Michael

I have chosen this quote from Kahlil Gibran as the basis for my haibun: Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. We sit in the café a little nervous on our first face to face. It’s taken a … Continue reading →

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