Author Archives: Michael

Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #52 – Reinvigorated

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Image: Walter Reed physiotherapy store 1920s   My wife is an odd woman. For Christmas she and her girlfriends decided to give us blokes a day in the regenerating spa of Dr Frankenfurter. The brochure said it all. ‘ Reinvigorate … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – December 16th 2014 – A First Trip

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Photo supplied by Terry Shepherd My first trip away from the safe shores of home has taken me to this place. Standing now looking across the water my wonder extends to questions. How many adventurers sailed to this place, how … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #39 – Scream by the Pier

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Image: Arno Rafael Minkkinen Christmas Day Celebrations begin at dawn, Children squeal when discovery Reveals surprises Their hearts desire. Mother and father watch Their hearts pounding Proud as each child’s Long sought wish Is realised. Today they go to the … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – December 15th, 2014 – Manoeuvring.

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:   “They say that life is a game of chess…”   Well mine is. It’s about manoeuvring, out manoeuvring, being manoeuvred, and finally not falling overboard and drowning. Marriage can be like that. A game of … Continue reading →

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Wordle #39 – December 15, 2014 – Foggy and Misty

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Michael

This weeks fun words: Temples Clock Discreet Throb Emblem Envelope Brume (mist, fog) Chantage (Blackmail) Aloof Anonymous Misshapen Skim Foggy Brume was not a popular person; he and his wife Misty lived in the back end of town and were … Continue reading →

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The Zoo – Writing Prompt – December 14th 2014 – I Went To The Zoo Once

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Michael

I went to the zoo once It was a Tuesday, in September Not too cold not to hot An ideal day. I wanted to see an elephant, A giraffe A rhinoceros Its hide the thickest you will see. The man … Continue reading →

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SoCS December 12/14 – Back

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Michael

This week the prompt word is “back” The ride home was fraught with tears and hysteria. The call at midnight saying dad I am on the train can you pick me up. My first thought was that bastards hit her … Continue reading →

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Tale Weavers’ Prompt: The Funeral of Al Na’ash – The Al Nash Case

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Michael

The funeral service for Al Nash followed an extensive investigation into his death. I was the Senior Detective on the case and let me tell you it was a puzzler. The body of Al Nash, a notorious interstellar traveller lay … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #38 – Christmas in the Ferns

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Michael

Christmas among the Ferns was always a special time. From the time I was a child and until now the sight of the Ferns alight with Christmas cheer, hope, love and celebration has always enthralled me. My own children from … Continue reading →

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MTB – What we’re reading out of books & into them – The Coffee Shop

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Michael

My coffee shop bulges Crowds crush forward Standing ten deep they peer On toes, leaning on shoulders There’s a man there, A woman too. It can’t be can it? Mr Potter? Miss Dorothy? They eye each other over their lattes … Continue reading →

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