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Moral Mondays: “Finish What You Start”

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Michael

There was a little man, an insignificant man. He lived in a plain house Painted in fairy floss. Afflicted with a life curse Married to a woman, Who repeated daily her litany Clean this, polish that, Shift this, move that … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt April 24 2016: Scales

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Michael

This week we continue to feature the Tarot cards – Major Arcana – the card of the week – Justice.   ‘You’re pathetic,’ they screamed ‘You claim to be the victim? Where is your evidence? The scars? The bruises? I … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 22 – Stark Reality

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, take the phrase “Star (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase In sixteen years there was Cancer Divorce Remarrying Work keeping her busy Far too busy for children. But she clung to a false reality. … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Don’t Take On More Than You Can Bear”

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Michael

For the umpteenth time that day he found the child huddled in the corner. Withdrawn and forlorn, the child, ragged and bedraggled stared at the wallpaper between sobs and sniffles. He knew the issue at hand. The child was thinking … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 13 – The Last Word

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Michael

I’m caught once again. The tirade begins A random word among so many Latched upon as the breaking point. What should be a quick and concise Argument concerning my digression Lasts hours, usually in public places As I listen and … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 9 – Obscene Lullaby

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a hide out poem “Coming ready or not!” The words aren’t shouted But whispered. Their lilt I know The tone familiar The intimation terrifying. Outside is dark The world is asleep My innocence stolen. The creak … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales: Sunday, July 5, 2015 – Lithe Girl

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Michael

Image: Bathers, 1950 by George Tooker I don’t particularly care for their glances; those seconds of accusatory staring designed to make me feel uncomfortable. They know nothing. I swim because it’s my release. My body is thin, lithe you might … Continue reading →

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SoCS December 12/14 – Back

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Michael

This week the prompt word is “back” The ride home was fraught with tears and hysteria. The call at midnight saying dad I am on the train can you pick me up. My first thought was that bastards hit her … Continue reading →

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Prompt #79 Surprise!

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Michael

You thought and said I was inept. Such a nice quiet man I heard you call me To friends, family Anyone who’d listen. Too busy with the children To preoccupied with the house The renovations, The kid’s commitments The need … Continue reading →

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Prompt #75 Influence the Dark Side -2

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Michael

This week there have been two excellent prompts in MLM. This effort takes the photo prompt offered by Laura and combines with MLM’s prompt from yesterday. In the dark my soul climbs the walls I see you and what you … Continue reading →

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