Author Archives: Michael

Poetics – Under the Influence of Music

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Michael

It was part of every day Songs of the time Blaring out A first turntable 45’s gifted Buddy Holly Raving On. My words shaped to music Several plays called ‘musicals’. Melodies some borrowed Most original Captivated me. Year long lasting … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #30 “Crashing Cranes”

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Michael

Image: John Alunan Do you take this………. I do. Do you promise to love, honour and……… I do. Vows. Sacred vows. I made them My commitment. I cherished you Revered you Lived my life in your shadow So enamoured was … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #43

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Michael

c.1925. Tanning babies at the Chicago Orphan Asylum to offset winter rickets My name is Esme Osborne; I am a single woman of means working in this orphanage tanning the little tykes. It always gives me a giggle to see … Continue reading →

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Wordle #30 – A Walk in the Park.

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Michael

This weeks words were: Cadence Maverick Nimble Turf Initials Pathology Waxen March Eel Vise Goad Hew   It was the cadence of her voice that drew my attention. The sort of shrill that made you think she lived most of … Continue reading →

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Prompt #76 “Self-Portrait”

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Michael

Portrait by Sophie Davis He was my teacher and my year advisor and I know so many of us loved him. He taught us about ourselves. He made us look at things and question and when the time came to … Continue reading →

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SoCS October 11/14

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Michael

the letter “s.”   Image Alexa Meade Scrumptiously sexual That’s how I saw her Heels that gave her An elevation she didn’t enjoy out of them A skirt that flattered her aging thighs A bra I am sure was earning … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #29 “The Magic Wood” – The Visit

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Michael

Image by Max Ernst No one could enter the magic wood for two reasons 1: You didn’t know where it was 2: You had to be invited in. I know this as my Aunt May Isabelle had told me one … Continue reading →

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Taleweaver’s Prompt #29 “Grimoire” – The Book of Distant Magic

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Michael

It all ends next Tuesday. After thirty years it’s coming to a close. They said I needed to have everything in order, be prepared, it will happen over night. Thirty years of wealth and health ends on my fiftieth birthday. … Continue reading →

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Verbal cubism and tender buttons – Meeting the Bar- Only the Lonely

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Michael

Words falling Floating away Grab one At least The yellow The red Fondle the fuchsia Three sticks are better than two Three arms Play Naughty Career choices. A ramble is better than a stroll Purple impresses Stains Putrefies Take hold … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #42 – The Wayward Wife

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Michael

Harry sat forlornly in the doctor’s surgery. His tale of woe he had unloaded to the good doctor. Harry’s Janice was a wayward wife. What could he do? The doctor produced a bottle of his remedy for wayward wives. ‘It … Continue reading →

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