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Wordle #13 – Super Alkaline Girl

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Michael

I hated it when I was shaken awake by my partner for what was always a nothing reason. ‘Aliens Aliens,’ he was shouting, jumping up and down beside my bed pointing to the chimney. ‘They’re coming down the chimney,’ he … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 46 – Heirloom – Great Grandparents Clock

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Michael

1903, my great grandparents Left their long time home One-time graziers, Parents to four daughters Now aging moved closer to the coast Lived their days out in my house. The clock was a gift from grateful people Why I have … Continue reading →

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Prompt 60 The Rolling Stones – 19th Nervous Breakdown

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Michael

When I first met you I didn’t know the person You’d turn out to be. The need you had for attention At all costs, bugger the expense Dismissive of the demise of those around you. The innocent girl, so I … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 45 – Climbing – Mum?

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Michael

Steady, steady, Hold it hold it Move it a bit closer, closer! NO! Too far! Back, back, back. Hold it, hold it MUM????? What? Why are we doing this? Just shut up, Let me concentrate A bit more I need … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Prompt #12 – Aunt Agatha

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Michael

Tomorrow is my wedding day and my fiancé and I are driving to see his Aunt Agatha. She lives way out in the country and as fate would have it is dark and stormy though we have been promised a … 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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Tale Weaver’s Prompt#12 – Ghosts – Gabe.

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Michael

It’s not such a bad life you know. Mine is unique. Here’s why. When all this started I had to attend a ghost induction course. First thing they said was to find a place, preferably a place that you know … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Your family hiSTORY

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Michael

My family roots are Irish Grew potatoes, the patch is still there Loughrae, so far away now. Life was hard with droughts and famine, My great grandfather went to America Married, we know not what happened to his wife. Fought … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #12 – The Tree.

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Michael

It’s such a big arse tree Dangerous An eyesore The roads unsafe Yesterday a branch dropped Caused a huge bottleneck It’s served its purpose Cut it down It’s old and brittle. Its time to move on. It’s too gigantic Gangly, … Continue reading →

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Wordle #12 – the Wispy Girl in Lilac

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Michael

She was at first glance not much more than a wisp of a girl with almost elfin features. I looked down on her on the edge of the lake, dressed I remember in a faded lilac blouse, I remembered it … Continue reading →

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