Author Archives: Michael

Three Words – Trifextra Week 76

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Michael

  When asked to describe his writing process in three words, Neil Gaiman replied, “Glare. Drink tea.” This weekend, the Trifextra challenge is to sum up your own process with just three little words. Here are mine:  Explore, Create, Intrigue

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Lonely Music

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Michael

  I wanted to write about this topic, as I am certain I am not the only person who listens to what I call lonely music. I have music playing all round me at most times of the day. In … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Cabrito

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Michael

Cabrito Joseph hated cemetery duty. His job each week was to tidy up, pull out the weeds and make sure there was not too much desecration. By lunchtime he had found a shady spot under a tree. He spied the … Continue reading →

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Picture it & Write: SCARY STORY

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Michael

Picture it & Write: SCARY STORY     There’s not a lot to life being a marshmallow. Or as we call ourselves Mallows. What we are is more exciting than who we are. Most people couldn’t give a rats either way … Continue reading →

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Fly – Trifecta Week 85

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Michael

  FLY (intransitive verb) 1a : to move in or pass through the air with wings   b : to move through the air or before the wind or through outer space c : to float, wave, or soar in … Continue reading →

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I Miss You

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Michael

  I look for you. Every morning Your words Greet my day.   I miss you, My expectation, Selfish I know.   There is a longing It lingers As hours pass.   There is nothing. No word. Still I miss … Continue reading →

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Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Michael

The Love Goddess     We were told the love goddess was an object of beauty. My friends and I were skeptical. The square bust thing didn’t do anything for us. Most of us squirmed at the thought. That and … Continue reading →

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Haibun Challenge – Protector

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Michael

Protector   I am stuck.  Move? No! Don’t! Foolish! Why risk everything now? I am close; I can smell the reward of trial and error, Lots of errors, scars and scratches. My shirt is torn, my pants muddied, After hours … Continue reading →

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Marnie

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Michael

Today I want to post this performance piece. This is one of my all time favourites mainly because the performer had the most amazing sense of comic timing. She and I worked on this for several months continuously rehearsing and … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Planted or Placed

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Michael

Friday Fictioneers Some people are weird. How so? Climbing up the ladder like they those two. Should we say something? No. They’ll find out. How many is that today? I’ve counted a dozen. Greed is a terrible thing. Yes, as … Continue reading →

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