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Friday Fictioneers – Saw The Light

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Michael

There was one thing I loved about her more than anything. It was her ability to show me the way when my life was going down the gurgler. So many times I had found myself in the gutter of life … Continue reading →

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Poem 65

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Michael

I looked out on Christmas morning A lone kangaroo chewed grass in my front yard Looking nonchalantly about Not a care in the world.   In my room my Christmas stocking was still empty, Yet again the man in red … Continue reading →

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Story 4 – Christmas – Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Michael

Tell me that story, the Christmas story, the one that enthralls me. I had to laugh, for how many times had I told this story to her. Each year on Christmas Eve she would cuddle into my arms, rest her … Continue reading →

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Poem 64

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Michael

I live in the distant south A teacher, writer, father. Now my teaching days are over I will miss the banter, the exploration, Young minds discovering new worlds New shapes, new directions.   For me new discoveries are about to … Continue reading →

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My Last Teacher Post

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Michael

Thank you for investing belief and responsibility in me. Thank you for the creative freedom and fulfillment you have allowed me. Thank you for the opportunities and successes you have granted me. Thank you for the boundaries and resilience you … Continue reading →

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Poem 63

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Michael

It took me days To work up courage to say goodbye Knowing you would be devastated, You had multiple answers to anything I said You could argue my fault Have me believe. But an end has to come For both … Continue reading →

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Poem 62

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Michael

did you know I have an askew head as I looked into the mirror tonight to my amazement there it was, a head not straight. truth is my glasses are dead straight they sit rather oddly at an angle I … Continue reading →

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Prompt 34 “My first…” – Me

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Michael

My life has been full of firsts First breath, steps, school, First love, kiss, date, First time at sport, First day as an educator Trembling in front of my first class. Success, failure, go hand in hand. From out of … Continue reading →

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Poem 60

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Michael

There’s a hole in my heart Self inflicted once again My own ego punctured holes Believing the unbelievable Lanced through from my own ignorance. Stepping in shit when I should know better For dreams are just Figments of imagination. Long … Continue reading →

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Story 3 – Gaol – Part 3

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Michael

My third time in gaol  happened in my final year of Teachers college. I was part of the College Review, a satirical group who staged a huge concert each year. In my final year we were invited to put our … Continue reading →

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