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Losers Anonymous

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Michael

Losers Anonymous This address was given recently at the Losers Anonymous Morpeth Sub- Branch Weekly Meeting. Good afternoon and thank you very much for the opportunity to speak to you this afternoon. I would like to begin by saying, that…..that…..I … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Do Rhythm

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Michael

  I can’t do rhythm. No matter how hard I try I’m all fingers and thumbs. Its crazy, it really is and it drives me mad. If I manage to get my feet doing one thing the rest of me … Continue reading →

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Menace

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Michael

This piece was my attempt to write in about 1000 words a piece which explored the concept of menace. It was a task for my students so I thought I would have a go as well. He was awake. He … Continue reading →

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Bozo /friday fiction

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Michael

Bozo My party was going great until the clown arrived. Mum had decided to step away from her normal conservatism and hire a party clown. Bozo was just that. A Bozo. What a waste. He spied our old piano. He … Continue reading →

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Maybe

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Michael

  Maybe You wait Nothing. You wonder Nothing. Did I do/say/imply wrong? All I hear is deafening silence. A rare moment of hope, of expectation Dashed. Nothing.   Maybe This is my worst fear!   Something good A flicker of … Continue reading →

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The Trek

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Michael

  The Trek When the sun was at its highest point in the sky and the ground began to bake beneath their feet it became paramount for the boy and the girl to seek shelter as soon as they could. … Continue reading →

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I Found My Dad Today.

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Michael

I Found My Dad Today I found my dad today Beyond the pain, the discomfort, the fear, the dependence, There he was. Despite all his afflictions, there is still, Strength, courage and humour. During his moments of distress he held … Continue reading →

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Bedtime Story

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Michael

Bedtime Story As the sun had long set, it was time for bed. Jack looked up at his mother, his eyes telling her he wanted a story before bed. Jack’s mother liked telling her small boy stories. She liked that … Continue reading →

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