Author Archives: Michael

MeetingTheBar: Thanksgiving Turkey with a side of Poetry – Thankful

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Michael

Brrrrrrrrrring My alarm awakens me I am thankful. Out of bed I manage to get vertical I am thankful. I remember where the bathroom is I am thankful. My old house creaks its recognition of me I am thankful. I … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #36 “Sheep Control” Officer Jersy.

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Michael

Officer Jersy sat astride his Giant Jezersko–Solčava sheep Believing all along that it was a horse But with an exceptionally comfy fluffy seat. Little did he realise The metaphor he had created When he tied the noose around his neck. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #36 “Sea of Otherwordly Stars”

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Michael

I’m all I have. I look around And there I am. I’ve learnt to get along with myself The I’m not talking The tantrums with oneself Is a bit over indulgent. I have found another side to me One who … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – November 24th, 2014

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story that begins with: “Dance as if no one is watching,” she called. “It’s your last chance.” I knew what she meant. The meteor was getting closer and impact was expected any day. I looked across the room … Continue reading →

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Wordle #36 – Duped Again

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Michael

This weeks words – Halo, Susurrus (a soft murmuring), Deep, Bijou (something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought, a jewel) Helical (spiral, having the form of a helix), Chasm, Orchid, Fall, Etch Copper, Root, Effable (expressible) I should have known better … Continue reading →

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Prompt #82 “Aware” – A Moment in Time

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Michael

I walked in hills of unexpected beauty Steep slopes Stepped to carry me To heights above roads Where minute people wandered To and fro Infinitesimal. A universe in which Language and tradition Dictated the day to day Actions of so … Continue reading →

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Kowange festival

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Michael

Bang went the drums Streamers flying Costumes a riot of colour Dancing their way Up a street lined with supporters Soaking up the atmosphere The infectious energy Of a hundred and more Celebrating internationality The rejoicing in a world of … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #33 “Endless Walk”

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Michael

Image: Matilda Emgård My mother looks across the table You what? I want to be a model. My dear girl are you serious? Yes mother, why not? Your legs are sticks my dear girl. You look awkward in heels Your … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Ralphy

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Michael

This week our story has to begin with this sentence: “He certainly had quite an attitude!” And it extended to all his possessions, principally his vehicles. A bad arse through and through and he wanted everyone to know it. Not … Continue reading →

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Wordle #33 – Uncle Boris

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Michael

This week’s selection of words to play with is: Curtsey Debase Game Answer Plum Real Swear Shoe Aftermath Malengine (evil machination, deceit) Stalk Master When Uncle Boris died we all felt that one of the truly great characters in our … Continue reading →

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