Author Archives: Michael

Thursday photo prompt: Presence #writephoto

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Michael

There was a presence, there always had been a presence. Whenever you entered the field with the stones, it was there. Sometimes all around you, sometimes decidedly pressing in on you. The eeriness was profound, and at times it felt … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #61 – Crisp and her Father.

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Michael

“Abandoned,” said Crisp, my aged companion, as we wandered around the old garden site. “Once it was someone’s pride and joy I sure,” she added. There were lots of these places dotted around the countryside and Crisp became all melancholic … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #257 – Pets – 9th January. The Showda

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Michael

Image: My grandog Ted. I recently had a week with him. He is a lovely little dog who is happy to eat and sleep, chase a ball and be patted. Arthur Koit was an animal lover. All his life, he … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #297 – Talk to Me.

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Michael

Image: WallpaperFlare.com   You could have changed you know Been a better person One to be proud of If only you’d talked to me. It wasn’t for want of trying, was it? But you are so pig-headed Stubborn and arrogant … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #60 – Crisp and Dirt.

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Michael

It became clear to me that my aged companion, Crisp, did not like anything to do with dirt. “Sludge,” she said as we crossed the bridge and looked down on another drainage pipe that was in the process of gathering … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #256 – Trigger – January 2nd. – Starting Dad Off.

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Michael

“You had to start him off didn’t you,” said mum the exasperation in her voice clear to each of us. Yes, we were guilty of stirring up dad, not that it took much. We did it because we knew he’d … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #255 – Weekend – December 26. – Camping.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Michael

Our weekend away Full of expectation Dad put up the tent The beach was willing us to it Our camping spot overlooked the rolling waves. Then it rained. Poured down, Dad said to stay inside The tent was water proof … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #295 – ‘Dig my roots back in’.

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Michael

It was a relief to see you walk back home Contrasted with the sadness of your leaving You travelled the globe You fell You hurt You celebrated Discovery was your thing. But you were exhausted when I found you “I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Quote” – Eustace.

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Michael

My mother had warned us to be on our best behaviour. The Shallows were coming to visit us as they did each Christmas Eve. The parents were lovely people; it was their son Eustace who was the problem. Eustace was … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Angel #writephoto – An Angel at the Door

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Michael

It came as a great surprise to open the door and find an angel standing there. The angel in question looked somewhat dishevelled, and the gormless look on his face suggested he was not as confident as one might expect … Continue reading →

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