Author Archives: Michael

Bozo /friday fiction

Bozo My party was going great until the clown arrived. Mum had decided to step away from her normal conservatism and hire a party clown. Bozo was just that. A Bozo. What a waste. He spied our old piano. He … Continue reading

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Maybe

  Maybe You wait Nothing. You wonder Nothing. Did I do/say/imply wrong? All I hear is deafening silence. A rare moment of hope, of expectation Dashed. Nothing.   Maybe This is my worst fear!   Something good A flicker of … Continue reading

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The Trek

  The Trek When the sun was at its highest point in the sky and the ground began to bake beneath their feet it became paramount for the boy and the girl to seek shelter as soon as they could. … Continue reading

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I Found My Dad Today.

I Found My Dad Today I found my dad today Beyond the pain, the discomfort, the fear, the dependence, There he was. Despite all his afflictions, there is still, Strength, courage and humour. During his moments of distress he held … Continue reading

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Bedtime Story

Bedtime Story As the sun had long set, it was time for bed. Jack looked up at his mother, his eyes telling her he wanted a story before bed. Jack’s mother liked telling her small boy stories. She liked that … Continue reading

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