Author Archives: Michael

Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #51 – Field Hospital

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Michael

On the battlefield he was lifted by caring hands and conveyed to the field hospital. All he knew was the searing pain in his leg, the soft voices of his carers and the comforting sound of the surgeon’s words as … Continue reading →

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City Songs for Poetics – Tokyo Trains

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Michael

The 8.23 arrives Doors open The throng moves as one Pushing, manoeuvring a space Seating a premium Handholds, chrome rails and posts. Familiar tune rings out Doors close We breathe as one Shoulder to shoulder Nose to nose A germs … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #3: 2-word prompt (dust, bark) – Bull-dust

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Michael

This week we are asked to use the words ‘bark’ and ‘dust’ in our story. There’s a lot of bull dust in my life. You might say my bark is worse than my bite. Then again those who know me … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #38 – Shadow Dancer – December 9, 2014 – Automaton

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Michael

Photo Credits: Nickolas Muray Step two three Step five six Poise my girl poise Listen to the rhythm Feel it in your bones Step step step….. My dear you have two feet Don’t let the right be cajoled by the … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Tridents

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Donning her fins and snorkel, she headed out into the deep water.” It was her quest to find the sirens and acquire the ability to be alluring and fascinating. These qualities she was lacking in. … Continue reading →

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Wordle # 38 – December 8, 2014 – A Casual Affair

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Michael

It was a casual affair. Not great as far as affairs go but one which kept him interested. The down side was his wife, a strong willed woman capable of breaking a bats wing with a swipe of her nose. … Continue reading →

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Prompt # 84 – Soap Opera – December 7th 2014 – The Last Word

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Michael

The coffee pot perked as coffee pots do The morning sunlight found its way In between the swaying gums The phone had been silent for a full half hour And must have been feeling its own sense of neglect. The … Continue reading →

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SoCS December 6/14 – In The Moment

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Michael

This week’s word is ‘present’. When I looked at this word and aware of the festive meaning for this time of year I did think of ‘present’ as in being present in a moment. I had a conversation with an … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #36: Strict Lord Death – The Collector

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Michael

The quiet of the morning is disturbed by the call –The Collector. The call echoes around the community collectorlectorlectorlectorlectorlectorlector……… Mothers grab their children, market stall owners hurriedly pack up their wares, there is a sense of urgency as the sound … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #37 “A Griffin Walks Into A Bar”

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Michael

George Griffin did often walk into a bar. Often he stayed too long but today he was on a mission. Unknown to most people, save his long suffering wife, Iris, George was much more than a griffin in name he … Continue reading →

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