Author Archives: Michael

Moods

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Michael

For as long as people have existed and thought about how they are feeling they have quickly understood the power of the mood. For some people the idea that you can be in a bad mood forever is very appealing, … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Splintering

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Michael

My mind is splintering. Some days it is enough to see, remember fragments of the past. Trips to France, New York, a white face pops in and out of my memory, not sure where or when. At present I am … Continue reading →

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Rodney

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Michael

Hi, the names Rodney. I’m what you call a fixit guy. I fix things. Anything. I go round to garage sales and look for anything that’s damaged or just plain broken. I get this stuff for next to nothing so … Continue reading →

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Inevitable

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Michael

  ( GIRL ENTERS: WITH SHOPPING BAG…MAKES COMMENTS ABOUT SHOPPING)(MUMBLES: Eggs, forgot the eggs, every time.)   Oh, it’s you. Let me see, no appointment, I’m busy (She sits and buries her head in a magazine.) I’d ask how you … Continue reading →

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Alastairs Photo Fiction – Moments

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Michael

What are you thinking? I was wondering if I’ll be brave enough. One day you will. But I’m running out of time. I can’t dilly-dally round forever. You have to be patient. I have this urge to do it sooner … Continue reading →

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Five Sentence Story – Thunder

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Michael

The game was reaching a point where not one person was willing to leave their seat for fear of missing some crucial play. It was down to the last overs and we had twenty runs to make in order to … Continue reading →

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Being Catholic

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Michael

The setting is a kitchen. One man is sitting at the table. A second person enters. (If you imagine each speaker with an Irish accent it does add to the humour) So there you are then. It was a long … Continue reading →

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Haibun Haiku – The Goat’s Whinge

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Michael

What the hell are you looking at? You think I like this? I’m stuck. Bloody horns are locked on the wrong side of the fence. So much for the grass being greener. These horns may look impressive but they’re a … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge – Consensus

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Michael

I watch them gather on the cold frozen wastes In community, attentive to each others demands Always protective, nurturing, caring. A meeting in progress The affairs of state Decisions to be made Consensus reached They bow, acquiesce I watch in … Continue reading →

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Stepping into Your Mind

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Michael

Image used with permission I step into your mind It’s like peak hour. Cars, trucks, hustle, bustle                                    Why am I here? Noise deafening Flashing lights,                                                      Why am I here? Eat, stop, buy, sell. Sound is … Continue reading →

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