Tag Archives: attitude

Friday Fictioneers – Street of Ramps

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Michael

The mist clouded the garden as the old man stepped into the black limousine. A hooded figure sat in the drivers seat. ‘I’m ready.’ The old man said as the car glided into the mist. It was a short ride … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Michael

I was leaning on the bar when Tackas walked in. Tackas is the sort of person you’d best describe as forlorn. ‘How’s it was hanging?’ ‘Down.’ Tackas is a man of few words until he has lubricated his vocal chords … Continue reading →

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Poem 46

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Michael

I wake at odd hours Glance at my clock It never lies Never what I want to see. I want the hours to pass For the darkness to end I can’t wait for the dawn. That moment when you realise … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – Hulk

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Michael

I am reminded of a ship I once saw in the little bay at Rhodes. It lay there rotting and over the years I noticed the continuing deterioration of this once majestic vessel. I asked myself on more than one … Continue reading →

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Prompt 29: Rorshach Test – Cockroaches

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Michael

Dear Doctor Fixall, Thank you for seeing me today. I have studied the image you have given me and I think I have unearthed the source of my issues. I have a morbid fear of cockroaches. That’s what I see … Continue reading →

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Poem 45

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Michael

My world was once upon a time yellow My colour of  fear. It permeated every aspect of life Day to day Living and loving Nothing was exempt. But my confidence has grown I am bluer now, My favourite colour. I … Continue reading →

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Poem 44

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Michael

A bell rings announcing the break Its lunch and you sit back Take a deep breath Relax for a second It has been an arduous morning Demands you didn’t anticipate Question you couldn’t answer Grief Sadness Depression All in a … Continue reading →

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Poem 43

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Michael

I sit at the window Watching the street You’ll be here Any minute now. My heart rate builds My smile broadens The buses on time. Thank goodness. I see you In your grey suit A little dishevelled now Striding purposefully … Continue reading →

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Poem 42

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Michael

In my space there is space For games and improvisation For trying the impossible and making it seem possible. Play is important It frees your mind It bends those rules That curtail and hinder progress The ones you have implanted … Continue reading →

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Poem 41

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Michael

I watch you across a room You strut, You flout, You don’t care About the boy in the corner. He doesn’t exist He has no opinion. You care little to pass a second with him But he watches, Not fascinated, … Continue reading →

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