Category Archives: MLM

Fairytale Prompt #38 – Christmas in the Ferns

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Michael

Christmas among the Ferns was always a special time. From the time I was a child and until now the sight of the Ferns alight with Christmas cheer, hope, love and celebration has always enthralled me. My own children from … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #38 – Shadow Dancer – December 9, 2014 – Automaton

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Michael

Photo Credits: Nickolas Muray Step two three Step five six Poise my girl poise Listen to the rhythm Feel it in your bones Step step step….. My dear you have two feet Don’t let the right be cajoled by the … Continue reading →

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Wordle # 38 – December 8, 2014 – A Casual Affair

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Michael

It was a casual affair. Not great as far as affairs go but one which kept him interested. The down side was his wife, a strong willed woman capable of breaking a bats wing with a swipe of her nose. … Continue reading →

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Prompt # 84 – Soap Opera – December 7th 2014 – The Last Word

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Michael

The coffee pot perked as coffee pots do The morning sunlight found its way In between the swaying gums The phone had been silent for a full half hour And must have been feeling its own sense of neglect. The … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #36: Strict Lord Death – The Collector

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Michael

The quiet of the morning is disturbed by the call –The Collector. The call echoes around the community collectorlectorlectorlectorlectorlectorlector……… Mothers grab their children, market stall owners hurriedly pack up their wares, there is a sense of urgency as the sound … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #37 “A Griffin Walks Into A Bar”

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Michael

George Griffin did often walk into a bar. Often he stayed too long but today he was on a mission. Unknown to most people, save his long suffering wife, Iris, George was much more than a griffin in name he … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #37 – “Bluff”

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Michael

Image credit: Yoshiyuki Iwase I saw you fall Your shame written large Your once beautiful eyes dulled. You withdrew Shut down. I understood. Time heals pain Your humiliation acute. I know that feeling It sticks between your ribs Stabs no … Continue reading →

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Wordle # 37 – December 1, 2014 – The Pallor of His Face.

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Michael

This weeks great words to play with: Banister Poison Rustle Pallor Dizzy Unease Laughter Controvert (to argue against, dispute, deny, oppose) Lacteal (milky, resembling milk) Convulsion Maim Hasten Gavin Banister lay stretched out on the floor. There was something about … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #36 – A Touch of the Grimm

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Michael

‘You should be thankful for all you have,’ the mother said to her forlorn son. ‘You may not have the latest iPod nor an IPhone but you have food in your belly and a roof over your head.’ The boy … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #36 “Sheep Control” Officer Jersy.

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Michael

Officer Jersy sat astride his Giant Jezersko–Solčava sheep Believing all along that it was a horse But with an exceptionally comfy fluffy seat. Little did he realise The metaphor he had created When he tied the noose around his neck. … Continue reading →

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