Category Archives: Poetry

Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #16 – The Goose, the Girl and an Egg.

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Michael

Image: Stine86Engel@pixabay.com. A bird with a woman on board Came flying by We saw, we marvelled Then dismissed it all An illusion said some Figment of your imagination said the learned ones. The next day they flew by again Heads … Continue reading →

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What do you See? May 28/2019 – The Unusual Gift

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Michael

It was sitting outside the front door, Just there, minding its own business But alluring at the same time. What made it even more mysterious was it wasn’t Christmas It wasn’t my birthday In fact, a gift of any kind … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #264 – The Soul Medusa.

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Michael

She looked no different to anyone else That was until you ventured near. She was attractive there was no doubt But that attraction harboured evil. She would lure you in, Make you believe you were her one great love, But … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #85 – A Woman of the Bush.

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Michael

She was a woman of the bush Her home was among the tangle of vines Her wisdom sought after She could solve most things if you bothered to listen. She’d tell you to feel the connection Put an ear to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Photo Challenge – Technology

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Michael

We play together, Tech and I Like kids in a sandpit Sharing, caring, taking our turns Never a cross word UNTIL One decides it has had enough, Usually, Tech gives up the ghost Wants a time out Says to reboot, … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #261 – The Knight’s Quest

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Michael

Image: – Pixlr.com The cry was heard from across the valley Soft and a long way off So when the indifferent heard it They looked and shrugging and went back to their hoeing. The curious looked up, whispered to each … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #260 – Ruffles

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google Images The name’s Ruffles, That’s me with a few of me mates. There’s Barney, Lockjaw, Rover, River and Tide To name but a few. Tide’s such a character, more often out than in. I’m the loveliest of dogs, … Continue reading →

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What do you See? April/09/2019 – The New Universe.

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Michael

It all happened in a very orderly fashion, There was a flash, an announcement, Then it was all over. In every country, assembly points were organised Everyone was summoned to attend. Vast crowds gathered, rumours and speculation abounded. The poor … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #80 – Survival

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Michael

The very scars, at times, hidden Through shame and humiliation, Continue to cut deep As legacies of past struggles Resurrect their ugly heads To remind you of where you fit in this world. You’ve come to learn you are not … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #256 – When the Words Dry Up

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google images What to do when the words dry up When the stories become fewer and fewer. Shall I retire to my self-made tower of illusion Where reality twists and turns Around invisible barriers and into multiple shades. It’s … Continue reading →

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