Category Archives: Writing prompt

Bonus Wordle “The Letter D” – Darren Dervish

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Devilish Dervish Drizzle Derelict Drywall Dandelion Deafen Darkness Dopamine((n.) a catecholamine neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, retina, and sympathetic ganglia, acting within the brain to help regulate movement and emotion Diapason ((n.) a full, rich outpouring of melodious sound: the compass of a voice or instrument: a fixed standard of pitch.) Drench Dispensation Darren Dervish drizzled honey over the girl’s writhing body, his lips salivating at the thought of her not being a derelict … Continue reading →

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Daily Writing Challenge #7 – Mirrors

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Michael

Your challenge today is to explore mirrors (or reflections). It was Sylvia Plath who wrote what was for me the definitive poem about mirrors.* They look back at you defining a truth from which you can’t deny. The lines on … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Collage Prompt #42” – Folding Clothes.

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Michael

It is approaching eleven pm and the night has brought a supposed peace upon the house. He looks around and ahead of him is another two hours work. The washing has mounted up, and it’s not so easy to understand … Continue reading →

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#SoCS Oct. 6/18 – Card

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Michael

CARD He gave me a card but it wasn’t just any card. It was his card and being his card, it possessed no magical qualities of any sort. It sat limply in my hand waiting for me to initiate something … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Faraway #writephoto – Randolph the Waterhog

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Michael

Faraway and some fathoms deep lived Randolph the Waterhog. Waterhogs are an elusive sea creature inhabiting the shoals on a good day and the depths when they are pissed off. Bravery is only exercised when in the shoals, the Waterhog … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN (EXACTLY) 120 WORDS – Family

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Your family dynamics growing up. I am the second child of four. My older brother is five years older than me, and for the most part growing up, I was his irritating little brother. At times I … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 57

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Michael

They say it’s a virtue but at times a very testing one. At present, I am awaiting surgery on my left foot. I have a plantar fasciitis issue and require surgery, but I also have a commitment to assist in … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, harvest

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Michael

Harvest It’s is true that you harvest what you sow. My Uncle Reg was a great backyard farmer with a veggie plot to be marvelled at. He could grow anything, knew his soil and knew where and when to plant. … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 91- Started Writing.

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Michael

Image: Toa Heftiba It was a sad end to everything. It was as if life as she knew it came to a sudden and extremely rude conclusion. She looked across the table at him with tears in her eyes saying … Continue reading →

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Daily Writing Challenge #1 – The Pumpkin Patch

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Michael

Image: Google Images, labelled for re-use. The challenge for today is to take a trip to a pumpkin patch. The people who live in our town are referred to as pumpkin pickers. Our local footy team is known by the … Continue reading →

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