Category Archives: writing challenge

SoCS August 22/15 – Mind

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Michael

Today’s prompt is the word ‘Mind’ What comes to mind is your intelligence for even though you put yourself down as not being all that smart because you don’t have the bits of paper I have doesn’t take away any … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #5 “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” performed by Flogging Molly

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG8OnNvI_O0 Use this song and lyrics as the basis for a piece of writing. When I get to the end of my road When there are no more turns left to take I hope its you who’s there beside me … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #27 – Making Sense of Nonsense – Klinlinsop and Sons Pty Ltd.

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Michael

This week we are asked to weave a tale using this: Klinlinsop and Sons Propriety Limited. – as our starting point.   Klinlinsop and Sons Pty Ltd – Tanners. What Alfred Klinlinsop most liked was a fine day. Fine days … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #74, Mortal, August 18, 2015 – Tell Tale Evidence

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Michael

Image: – cannedimagination.tumblr.com The first time hitting the wall shocked me The second time hitting the wall stunned me The third time hitting the wall I knew I was in trouble. I have never known such anger Even though ire … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 08-18-2015 – First In…..

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Michael

When the carnival was in town it was a treat for all and sundry. Most of the locals had some part to play in the carnivals success. Kelly Vandersmith was the balloon lady. It took her all year to source … Continue reading →

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poetry 101 rehab: – forward

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Michael

My life was as detritus Up was the only option My days wallowing in the mire Of a life that offered Constant pain and misery Had reached its lowest point. I looked at my body Wasted, scarred, A mass of … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Aug. 17th, 2015 – Chaos.

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “I see absolutely everything.” It was hard to imagine the impact those words had on the gathering. As they boomed out on what had been an orderly afternoon with everyone mingling comfortably, it turned suddenly … Continue reading →

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Wordle #74 “August 17, 2015″ – Lily

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words:  Madness, fertile, scorn, listen, crinoline, exaggerate, petrous, needle, Lily, fragile, ornament, twenty-three   All Lily heard sounding in her head was twenty- three, twenty-three, twenty-three…..as the words bounced around inside her mind. It was panic stations as the … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #120 “Collage 4″ – Take it or…

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Michael

‘The raven himself is hoarse That croaks the fatal entrance of….’ ** But it’s no king this time Whose life is in danger But any of you who venture through my door. I’ve seen the despair of those who loved … Continue reading →

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The Scribe’s Cave – Abandoned Places

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Michael

When grandmother retired she shocked everyone by taking up the lease on her great grandfathers abandoned island. All that remained was a rickety jetty from the south bank out to the island, which always looked as if a high tide … Continue reading →

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