Tag Archives: belief

Maro Reĝo (Fairy Tale) – February 13, 2015 – Useless

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Michael

Image: Hans Baldung. Study of a Unicorn, 1544. WikiArt. There’s a sea unicorn living in the creek behind my house. His name is Eustace. He keeps a very low profile as he is in hiding. From what I asked? Life … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Jan. 5th, 2015 – Mum

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:   “Silently as the people watched, the black hawk helicopter lifted into the air.”   I looked at my sister, she at me. Together we mouthed the word: Mum? Our mum was flying the black hawk? … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #39 – Scream by the Pier

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Image: Arno Rafael Minkkinen Christmas Day Celebrations begin at dawn, Children squeal when discovery Reveals surprises Their hearts desire. Mother and father watch Their hearts pounding Proud as each child’s Long sought wish Is realised. Today they go to the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weavers’ Prompt: The Funeral of Al Na’ash – The Al Nash Case

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Michael

The funeral service for Al Nash followed an extensive investigation into his death. I was the Senior Detective on the case and let me tell you it was a puzzler. The body of Al Nash, a notorious interstellar traveller lay … Continue reading →

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MTB – What we’re reading out of books & into them – The Coffee Shop

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Michael

My coffee shop bulges Crowds crush forward Standing ten deep they peer On toes, leaning on shoulders There’s a man there, A woman too. It can’t be can it? Mr Potter? Miss Dorothy? They eye each other over their lattes … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ I’ve Got a Little List – Shopping

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Michael

Across the breakfast table She winks, smiles, snarls An impish grin Got the list? Waving it in the air I read: Eggs, ham, butter A packet of beans, Ice-cream, 6 titbats. What are titbats? To play tit with? She laughs … Continue reading →

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D’verse Open Link – Alone Again, Naturally.

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Michael

A door opened The small boy thought locked. Through the gap he saw Light and prospect. Sitting in thought He contemplated A million questions: Why now? When? How? Should I? Will it hurt? Stepping forward He knew was dangerous He’d … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #25 “The Other Woman” – My Sister Cecile

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Michael

Image: Tom Bagshaw   My father once told us the story of the ugly duckling.   My sister Cecile is a right bitch. The good-looking one. The one with brains. The scholarship The impending engagement. Mother’s favourite, daddy’s pet.   … Continue reading →

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Poem 125 – Catch

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Michael

Can I play too? No! Why not? You can’t catch. Can so. Can’t. You always drop the ball. I don’t! Do! You always spoil our game. Please? No! You can watch.   I watch the kids play They throw, catch, … Continue reading →

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Poem 122 – Wizard Ways

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael

I have wizard ways I am told They are not new In my 120 years I have perfected A few tricks Sleights of hand Look over there! I am gone! I can see a word Know what you mean Look … Continue reading →

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