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Grief

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Michael

Grief Until you have to deal with grief you really have little to no idea of how it works. Each of us responds differently. The vast emptiness is something I think many people would experience. As I had nursed my … Continue reading →

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Alastair’s Photo Fiction: Storm

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Michael

  The girls clung to the side of the ship as it was tossed about in the raging storm. The towering waves and the foaming water terrified them. Earlier they had gathered with their parents and planned their course of … Continue reading →

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I want to be a Drama Teacher

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Michael

I WANT TO BE A DRAMA TEACHER Today I got my report. Half yearly progress report for Mary Parsons. It’s all a bit glum. It’s not I don’t try. All I ever seem to do is try. I have to … Continue reading →

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Shackles

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Michael

Shackles It had been a good day. By his own standards it had been a good day. Not too much stress. Just enough productivity. But still he worried about what might happen tomorrow. He knew he was trapped. That matter … Continue reading →

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Angela’s Blog

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Michael

  I have read your words spread randomly over months. Watched your pain from isolation, to rejection. Imagined your elation when you see your children The products of your influence. I rejoiced in your sense of freedom. Marveled at your … Continue reading →

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Daisy

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Michael

  Daisy Today, everything was going to be fine. I was going to be on top of things. The sun was going to shine and nothing was going to stop the day from being a success. That is always my … Continue reading →

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Live Forever?

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Michael

Live forever?   The girl looked at him and asked if he wanted to live forever. It was not a question he had ever considered. His initial response was to ask why? She looked at him and said,  ‘Think of … Continue reading →

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Tourist Season /Friday fiction

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Michael

Tourist Season I hate the tourist season. Normally I’m in the kitchen but today Ross was sick, again, and I’m on his post. Standing here makes me feel innately stupid. It’s a four hour shift. Four hours of brain dead … Continue reading →

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Behind the Mulberry Tree

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Michael

This piece was in response to a friend asking me if I have a monologue a nine year old could use. I didn’t but the challenge was too good to knock back. BEHIND THE MULBERRY TREE At the bottom of … Continue reading →

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The Hand Man

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Michael

The Hand Man Says Come take it My hand Is strength, It will keep you safe. It is not perfect , but what is? It will lead you home Give you assurance. Come take it, for it seeks you. Soak … Continue reading →

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