Author Archives: Michael

D’Verse –Meeting the Bar: Songwriting and its Relationship to Poetry – Almost Loveable

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Michael

Almost Loveable On our first date you said I like you On our second date you said, I can see where you’re comin’ from On our third date you said Honey you make me laugh On our fourth date you … Continue reading →

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“I love hills”

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Michael

Anja is doing an amazing job is supporting Livestrong by offering her art work to raise funds for this years Livestrong bike ride. Check out her work, if you can buy some, they will enhance any wall they hang on.

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor ~~ Part 4

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Michael

Originally posted on The Last Chapter:
If you haven’t read the other parts you can find them here: Part one Part two Part three The Cat People of Kagir Manor With two Purrs either side of them, they were powerless to…

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D’verse – Open Link Night ~ Week 131- Loss

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Michael

The sea was wild, I stood on the sand The wake swirling at my feet Watching and waiting Where were you? Why would you do this? To me? Do I wait an eternity? When do I give up? When should … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 3

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Michael

To catch up with the previous parts https://summerstommy.com/2014/02/03/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-1/ http://jlroeder.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-2/ With the echoes of Hotel California in his mind Michael turned to see his four friends all looking towards him as if seeking direction and god forbid, guidance. There was a … Continue reading →

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VisDare 47: Contemplating

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Michael

My mother attended all my dance concerts.  She liked to arrive early and would sit in the auditorium with her knitting and or crocheting quite content to wait out the hour or so before the concert began. From my earliest … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – The Electric

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Michael

My grandparents grew up when kerosene lamps were the only form of lighting. When the electric arrived their old house became a beacon of light to all around. In their fascination they became hoarders of every form of lighting they … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor ~~ Part 2

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Michael

Originally posted on The Last Chapter:
        The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 2 (If you haven’t read part one, you can read it here on Michael’s blog. (No relation to the character in the story)…

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Haibun Thinking: Week 3 – Angel

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Michael

I feel wretched. The news has devastated me. I want to curl up and disappear but I know life doesn’t work like that.  With all eyes on me, shame and guilt written all over my face, I stood before them … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 1

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Michael

Michael received this poster in his letterbox:   ATTENTION MICHAEL Kagir Manor The 13th Anniversary of the Witch Of Kagir. You and friends are invited to attend a special event. Please assemble at the entrance to Kagir Manor Road, 6pm … Continue reading →

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