Tag Archives: belief

Wordle #15 – Josie Fraser

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Michael

If there was one thing everyone loved about Josie Fraser it was her chatoyant personality. There was a lustre to her that attracted you instantly only to be further enhanced by the multi layers of this wonderful woman’s colourful character. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 59 – Letter

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Michael

Weeks had passed So unlike you to not write. I wondered why? What had happened? Had you decided it was a pointless exercise? I had feared the worst. Day after day I searched the mailbox But nothing with your postmark … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #14 – The Lamp

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Michael

I loved the visits to my grandmother’s house. Her house was a treasure trove of nic nacs spread all over the place and in so many different rooms. ‘Just stuff I have picked up over the years,’ She would say. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 54 – Hope – Stand Up.

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Michael

You can’t give up. It would be scandalous The message you give out From such an action To those who are your nemeses You cannot let them win. I have watched you in action You have charisma You look good … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Repetition, Repetition, Repetition – Demon

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Michael

Demons you said demons Coming at you through the walls Up through the pavements Run you said run. Demons are not the same for you as for me My demons you said run round in my mind Laugh at me … Continue reading →

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MTB– Connecting the unconnectable or// join the “young wild” for a bit?

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Michael

You have surprised me You are not as I am accustomed Not once have you called me by name Stupid, ignorant, dumb, irrational Is there something wrong with you? You face betrays your age Your behaviour belies your years How … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 26 – Modern fairy-tale

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Michael

Maisie can you run over to Grandmas? I promised her cakes with chocolate and cream. She has a visitor coming in for tea She is so old she can’t get around.   Grandma is aging, her sight is not good … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #7 – A Piece of History – The Myall Creek Massacre 1838

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Michael

They’re a bloody nuisance. They wander about, through our flocks They steal our crops What I don’t get is they have this connection with the land and yet I don’t see any evidence of them owning anything. There are no … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 14 – New Horizons

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Michael

Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .”” — C.S. Lewis (The Four Loves)   I am struck dumb at the realisation that … Continue reading →

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Wordle #5 – The Coven

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Michael

The coven had hurriedly convened, as the rumour throughout the land was that the mendicants were on the move. The last thing the coven needed was any interference from those meddlesome friars who had taken it upon themselves in past … Continue reading →

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