Author Archives: Michael

Shackles

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Michael

Shackles It had been a good day. By his own standards it had been a good day. Not too much stress. Just enough productivity. But still he worried about what might happen tomorrow. He knew he was trapped. That matter … Continue reading →

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Angela’s Blog

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Michael

  I have read your words spread randomly over months. Watched your pain from isolation, to rejection. Imagined your elation when you see your children The products of your influence. I rejoiced in your sense of freedom. Marveled at your … Continue reading →

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Daisy

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Michael

  Daisy Today, everything was going to be fine. I was going to be on top of things. The sun was going to shine and nothing was going to stop the day from being a success. That is always my … Continue reading →

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Live Forever?

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Michael

Live forever?   The girl looked at him and asked if he wanted to live forever. It was not a question he had ever considered. His initial response was to ask why? She looked at him and said,  ‘Think of … Continue reading →

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Tourist Season /Friday fiction

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Michael

Tourist Season I hate the tourist season. Normally I’m in the kitchen but today Ross was sick, again, and I’m on his post. Standing here makes me feel innately stupid. It’s a four hour shift. Four hours of brain dead … Continue reading →

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Behind the Mulberry Tree

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Michael

This piece was in response to a friend asking me if I have a monologue a nine year old could use. I didn’t but the challenge was too good to knock back. BEHIND THE MULBERRY TREE At the bottom of … Continue reading →

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The Hand Man

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Michael

The Hand Man Says Come take it My hand Is strength, It will keep you safe. It is not perfect , but what is? It will lead you home Give you assurance. Come take it, for it seeks you. Soak … Continue reading →

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Losers Anonymous

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Michael

Losers Anonymous This address was given recently at the Losers Anonymous Morpeth Sub- Branch Weekly Meeting. Good afternoon and thank you very much for the opportunity to speak to you this afternoon. I would like to begin by saying, that…..that…..I … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Do Rhythm

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Michael

  I can’t do rhythm. No matter how hard I try I’m all fingers and thumbs. Its crazy, it really is and it drives me mad. If I manage to get my feet doing one thing the rest of me … Continue reading →

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Menace

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Michael

This piece was my attempt to write in about 1000 words a piece which explored the concept of menace. It was a task for my students so I thought I would have a go as well. He was awake. He … Continue reading →

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