Tag Archives: belief

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 44 – The Sum of the Whole.

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Michael

I’ve tried a few times to disconnect with life. To withdraw into my own bubble and let everything go. The whole blogging thing gets out of control at times. If it wasn’t that I liked writing so much I may … Continue reading →

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Writespiration #142 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 47

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Michael

This week your story needs to include the following phrase: “I don’t believe you.”   The small boy in front of the Principal looked angelic in his denial. His stony-faced teacher stood behind him staring into his scheming brain. “I … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #10: Far far away

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Michael

Image to inspire a fairy tale by – Theodore Kittelsen   The boy had travelled far in his quest to reach the golden city. It was his third attempt. The previous attempts it had rained and made the creeks and … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Flying without Wings

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt may your character take a flight, a fall or a leap (real or metaphorical). It wasn’t a matter of taking to the skies But one of confidence and belief Of knowing you could fly Achieve the height Most … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 30: once upon a time . . . Fairy Godmother

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Michael

Image: Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen Artist: Harry Clark (1916) Source: Wikiart.org I remember the extreme sadness that pervaded our household when my mother died during the birth of my baby sister Louise. As a baby Louise thrived under … Continue reading →

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“Ladybug’s writing challenge” The Knock at the Door

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Michael

The first challenge: A stranger rings your door bell “I hate to bother you, but could I come in.” This is the start of a conversation you thought you would never have, it leads to an adventure you thought would never happen. Most Sunday mornings are … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #73, Crowned, August 11, 2015 – Inclines with no Declines

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Michael

Image: – Natalia Drepina Today I breathed The down is not so rapid The up not so harrowing There’s a chance of progress The stream’s not flowing so swiftly Making headway is possible A step at a time Day by … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #67, See-Saw, June 30, 2015 – Life is..

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Michael

Image: Alexa Houghton Life is a series of ups and downs We teeter at times On the edge of oblivion. Occasionally we totter When the going gets tough. But thankfully we pull back, The abyss is permanent Few ever return … Continue reading →

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Prompt 4 – Quoted #1 – The Girl in the Room

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Michael

The quote to inspire you today is: “Everything you can imagine is real” — Pablo Picasso She surveys her room A single bed, a night stand A makeshift rack From which hangs her life. In this space she lives out … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#168 – The Blue was Sapphire

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Michael

This weeks prompt: …the blue was sapphire…   ‘You are adult undertaking an adult orientated writing task so there is an expectation that you will conduct yourself appropriately.’ I received this comment and realised my writing was under scrutiny and … Continue reading →

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