Author Archives: Michael

Photo Challenge #284 – A Boy and His Lego. See

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Michael

Image: -Google Images Lego, you have to love it. The small boy with the wild and vivid imagination Sits on the floor He pulls out his box of Lego pieces He starts his construction. Piece after piece he joins In … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #107 – Unbridgeable.

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Michael

He was the most independent man I knew and to see him slipping away was heartbreaking. His mind had been as sharp as a tack and today when I visited him, he struggled to string a coherent sentence together. I’d … Continue reading →

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Wordle #153 – The Upstairs and Downstairs.

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Prévenance noun special care in anticipating or catering to the needs and pleasures of others. Demon Emblem Dash  Notebook  Wrong  Jaws  Gate Pervasive  Holy Thirty  Incantation Being known as a demon wasn’t something that sat well with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Ugly Words” – Consequences.

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Michael

The words stream from your mouth Vitriol with no limit Spewing forth, a vomit contaminating me, Shredding my self-esteem Shattering any speck of dignity. The stench of the attack Cuts me to the core Leaving me a hollowed husk. I … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #243 – For Sale – 3rd October.- The Grimace Street Sale

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Michael

  Miss Marble at 46 Grimace Street had been convinced by her neighbour and good friend, Mansur Stigglefod, to run a garage sale for the occupants of Grimace Street. Miss Marble was not all that keen initially but Mansur explained … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #242 – Happiness – 26th September – Cyril’s Birthday Cake

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Michael

Image: Gary Larson – Google Images. Cyril Rum, an angel on sabbatical, found emotion an intriguing feature of human beings. Being an angel, the notion of happiness and or sadness, was something novel to him. On earth in his efforts … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #46 – Crisp’s Walk

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, surveyed the map and pointed out the place we were looking for was down the hill. “You sure we should go down there?’ I asked. “Yes, it’s the only way and what we are looking for … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #282 – In the Corner

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google Images It’s there trying its best to look inconspicuous But like the elephant in the room It’s there, hiding in the corner. It’s easy to look beyond it. Around it, polite conversation goes on Ignoring it is the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #151 – Desolation

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Broken Glass Ash  Glimmer Swell  Sleeve  Sanctuary  Bark  Giggle  Skin  Cumulus Clouds  Harmony Sweep Everything seemed to be pitted against us. The broken glass at our feet. The ash from the bushfires. There was barely a glimmer … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 138 – Myzzpelt

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Michael

The town of Myzzpelt was unique. Populated by very energetic, enthusiast and enterprising folk the town thrived despite the very obvious issue with spelling. Gorge and Vi ran the servis and repas shop fixing anything broken. On the side, they … Continue reading →

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