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Check This Out

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Michael

Today  the Newcastle(Australia) Herald published a story about my son’s recent art work. If you follow the link below and then watch the video you will be as amazed as I am by what he has done. http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3880758/secret-city-pool-to-make-a-splash/?cs=305

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Writing Prompt #157 “Collage 22” – Wistful Girl

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Michael

Wistful girl Lies in her bed Thoughts a million miles away. She sees him standing there Lingering in the distance. She knows him so well Welcomes him in her every day. For a second she remembers his touch Her impish … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Lessons learnt – Senior English

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Michael

Today’s theme is about learning and teaching. My students sit up when I enter I think to see what I am wearing Rather than the teaching about to take place. English in the senior years, Jane Austen, Shakespeare, The Romantics, … Continue reading →

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SoCS April 30/16 – zoo

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Michael

You’ll have the best day At the Western Plains Zoo. A free-range zoo, set amid acres of Australian bush. Here you can walk from one place to the next, Cycle or take a guided tour, With no Hughesian* concrete and … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 29 – Haphazard

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Michael

Write a haphazard poem Random words upon a page Was how my blog life started And nothing much has changed. I love the random order of things I enjoy playing with words Shaping them in logical sequences Just because I … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #40 “I Like You So Much Better..” by Ida Maria – Our Full Stops

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Michael

  It was true I had to say I liked you better naked. Your clothes on the floor Where they should always be. It wasn’t always that way At first you did as all others had done Run from the … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 28 – Important Announcement

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Michael

I have received a letter It arrived in today’s mail Addressed to me Saying: Dear Sir We wish to inform you Your insanity case has concluded. The board does not think you are mad A little odd yes, but aren’t … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 12 – Missed the Hump

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Michael

I missed the hump this week It’s the problem We future dwellers have. We find out we should have And could have but didn’t. But the beauty of living forward Is you get to go back and rectify your past … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #63 – Arrival – The Visit

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Michael

This week we are asked to consider the concept of an arrival   It was the flickering of lights, then the alarm beside my bed that triggered me awake and into a state of uncertainty. At 6am one’s lights don’t … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 27 – Take Off – 9C

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a take off poem.   Monday morning dawns 9C is awaiting me I feel the need to take the day off. Its not hard to ring and say Sorry I’m ill Be back tomorrow. 9C are … Continue reading →

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