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Prompt 23 Anais Nin Quotes – My Wife

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Michael

  “I, with a deeper instinct, choose a man who compels my strength, who makes enormous demands on me, who does not doubt my courage or my toughness, who does not believe me naive or innocent, who has the courage … Continue reading →

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Prompt 22 Try Something Different – Horror Story

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Michael

When Charlotte was a child she was asked to stay over at her cousin Sally’s place. Sally lived in a dark old house on the edge of town and though Charlotte had been there many times, on each subsequent visit … Continue reading →

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Conversation with a Tantrumist

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Michael

Are you upset? No! Oh. Then why are you sitting like that? Like what? Well you have your arms folded and you are tapping your foot. You never tap your foot unless…. I can tap my foot if I want. … Continue reading →

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Prompt 21 My Story

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Michael

In 1975 I began my career as a teacher. In a few short weeks that career will come to an end. I like to think of my career as a very fortunate one. I have taught in some wonderful schools, … Continue reading →

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Poem 7

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Michael

our hands define us revealing character, the workers from the artists. your hands, lines deep in wisdom expressive in art and words radiating genuine warmth. when gathered at your feet children congregate listening attentively each word gesticulatory illustrated meaning complete, … Continue reading →

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The Bunyip Man

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Michael

The Bunyip Man lives in the creek behind my house, He lives amongst the reeds and shallows of the creek, On sunny days you might see him basking on the bank. The Bunyip Man is much loved, Though you might … Continue reading →

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My Son Lucas

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Michael

When my son was a little boy he did things that were different to his brothers and sisters. He liked to be organised, he liked order, and he liked knowing that things were always going to happen in a pre-determined … Continue reading →

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Prompt 20 Wordle – Worth

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Michael

for too long you have been a thorn in my side your viciousness, has cut me to the quick as you have pursued me to this end. when for so long you have been in denial of the idolatry you … Continue reading →

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On Any Day

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Michael

Hey Hey What are you doing? Just hanging round. Can we talk? Of course. How long have we been together? Oh…hmmm…6 weeks. Yes. Is something wrong? No. Then what’s up? I want you to know how important you are to … Continue reading →

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Moods

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Michael

For as long as people have existed and thought about how they are feeling they have quickly understood the power of the mood. For some people the idea that you can be in a bad mood forever is very appealing, … Continue reading →

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