Author Archives: Michael

Fairytale Prompt #11 – Bill Tykes

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Michael

Yesterday he awoke to another day as plain old Bill Tykes. Today he woke up William Tykes, Earl of Tykes, seventh in line to the throne. It was a rude awakening for him. He was happy with his life working … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 38 – Good news- Arria Pixie

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Michael

My youngest daughter calls in Her two boys in tow She is delivering my order She is also very pregnant September is her date. The phone rings It is daughter number two She says what are you doing I say … Continue reading →

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The miracle of Life visits Morpethroad – Gchild #7

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Michael

Yesterday the miracle of life came into my world with the birth of my 7th grandchild, a little girl called Arria Pixie. Born to my second daughter, she is Shannon’s second child and only my second grand daughter. She was … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 37 – Favourite colour – Blue

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Michael

Little boy blue a girl once called me I was in my first teaching year Must have been obvious to one and all Blue was my colour of choice. There’s something warm about a good blue I don’t always discriminate … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar ~ When words fail – Rising Frustration.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Michael

How many times was it? I explain. I set out reasons. You say, ‘What? What exactly do you mean?’ I’m sometimes stuck. What seems obvious you don’t understand You want a minute analysis Words chosen with care So you are … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 35 – Consider Metre – Sonnet…sort of!!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Michael

Come follow me into this dream Watch us encounter twists and turns Don’t be afraid take my hand Its good to get your feet wet on a rainy day Splash in a puddle climb out the other side The ride … Continue reading →

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Poetics ~ Seeding – New Family

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Michael

My children are killing me At me day and night I haven’t time to think Haven’t time to breathe They want, they demand How do I get to love them? When all I do is run after them?   Never … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 34 – Doors – Bang, Bang

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Michael

Bang, bang, slam, slam Crash, bang, slam, crash   Oh you kids be careful You’ll break those doors My head is killing me You kids will be the death of me.   Bang, bang, slam, slam Crash, bang, slam, crash … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge 11 “Fever by You” – I Heard You Call

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Michael

Despair comes to mind Cast into a pit of loneliness Left to wallow In a mire of my own excrement. Self inflicted I was told Deserving of nothing A pitiless, Laughing stock, A herald of shame. I had become content … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week #136 – it was 50 years ago

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Michael

I was riding my bike from school when I fell off and landed on my knee. I gashed it; blood flowed, if I look closely the scar remains. No thought then of going to the doctor or the hospital. My … Continue reading →

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