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Mondays Finish the Story – August 3rd, 2015 – Essence of Nightshade

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “The team employed the use of Nightshade to get the information they wanted from their captive.” You better start spilling your guts Mr O’Grogean or it’s curtains for you. Still not talking? Let’s give you … Continue reading →

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Wordle #72 “August 3, 2015″ – Bonfires

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Michael

This week’s challenging words: Bastard Glimpse Rubble Trickle Bonfires Wallow Supplicant (a petitioner, a beggar, a pupil) Tenacious (holding fast) Pique (to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, especially by some wound to pride) Bulge Circumspect (cautious, prudent) Liminal (relating to … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales Sunday, August 2, 2015 Mag 281 – Earth Child

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Michael

The earth child looked up Saw in my eyes Wonder and mystery. She placed her hand on mine For a second she paused Then grabbing a finger Set off into the forest Around us animals stood and gazed A badger … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #118 “Collage 3″ – Finding Your Place

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Michael

The word was to build a fort A place to huddle together Against the storm raging around us. You wanted to sit at my fence To view the native flora Those flannel flowers you so admired. Each day I hear … Continue reading →

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SoCS August 1/15 – Ready

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobster @Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt word is ‘Ready’ Ready, set go! Push, push baby, push I can’t do it. Yes you can. No I can’t. You bastard you did this to me. Its what we always wanted … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #2 “Italian Leather Sofa” by Cake – Across the Park

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Michael

I watch you across the park You walk with grace and poise Your slim frame fit and tanned. Under your shirt your breasts Bounce in greeting and temptation. Last night you cried on my shoulder The pressure of living getting … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #24 “Good night Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.”* – The Dream

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Michael

This week’s task per courtesy of Phylor: You wake up in a strange environment, not the one you went to sleep in. Weave a tale about the experience. Where are you? How did you get there? It was the most … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 07-29-2015 – Xanadu

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Michael

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: WAIT! What? You can’t say that. Why not? Who’s going to get it? She will. You’re writing to impress someone? Yes, she writes to this prompt. This the girl who when … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – July 27th, 2015 – Pauly

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “He thought he found the perfect hiding spot.” Pauly had celebrated his fourth birthday will his new bunyip* onesie. He loved it and could not be parted from it. Around lunchtime he disappeared. At least … Continue reading →

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poetry 101 rehab: connection – Slow Dance

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt is: Connection Across a crowded room I see you enter You look as pleased as me to be here. It’s those eyes that first attract me They dart around the room Taking in the atmosphere. Like me … Continue reading →

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