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Photo Challenge #206 – An Octopus’ Garden

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Michael

Image: Vincent Bourilhon Are you dreaming Mister? “I’d like to be, under the sea.” But I’m not am I. “In an octopus’ garden in the shade,” But I’m not am I! No, I’m stuck here miles up in the air … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: Who? What? Why?

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Michael

Write a haibun about what/who inspired you to write poetry. I started writing ‘poetry’ when I was in my teenage years. I found it a means to express my feelings mainly about girls I thought I should know and fall … Continue reading →

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Wordle #188 – Joe Boketto

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Nullify Gnarl Octave Negligence Parasite Peal Leash Muscle Misrepresent Boketto (to gaze vacantly into the distance without thinking) Nightmare Graveyard Joe Boketto was a third generation gravedigger, and the town’s graveyard was his pride and joy. Nowadays … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Secret Organizations”

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Michael

The Order of The Secret Flower met each week in an old house at the end of the street. It was a very secret organisation, as most of the members didn’t know which flower they were being secretive about. Not … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #46 – Patience – The Toy Box.

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Michael

I’ve heard them say patience is a virtue. It’s not something that comes readily to mind especially when there is a sense of urgency needed or a crisis is at hand. Some people practice it with ease; some find it … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 28

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Michael

I found this quite a challenge. Milestones are things we are expected to meet I think, like a baby’s first steps, first words that sort of thing. When we don’t meet those milestones, people worry about us. But when you … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Awkward [Creative Writing Prompt] – An Awkward Moment

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Michael

When the time came, I never suspected it would be as awkward as I imagined. I was in a play, and in a scene with Gladys Jones when she forgot her lines. It was opening night. The theatre was packed. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Double Take, 17 March 2018

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Michael

Our homophone sets this week are: auricle – external part of the ear oracle – seer and hoard – a great stash horde – a great many people whored – prostituted   My Aunty Oracle could look into the future and foretell the weirdest of … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Ahead #writephoto – Face Rock

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Michael

After the long day’s trek we rounded the last bend in the track, and ahead we saw Face Rock sitting in greeting of our arrival. It was the source of so many stories, most about the magical qualities the rock … Continue reading →

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March 15: Flash Fiction Challenge – Carrot Cake

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Michael

March 16, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about carrot cake. It can be classic or unusual. Why is there cake? How does it feature in the story. Go where the prompt leads. At … Continue reading →

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