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Friday Fictioneers – Play Ball

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Michael

Hey Rover you there? Rover? Ralph, you up the tree again? Yes, it’s that kid again. Little Jack? Yes him, horrible kid, always chasing me, pulling my ears. Ah stop whinging Ralph, get down and play ball with him. No … Continue reading →

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Poem 73

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Michael

When a fool cries he is a laughing stock. When a  fool cries Integrity  is gone. When a fool cries Credibility is shot. When a fool cries Realisation hits home. When a fool cries We say we saw it coming. … Continue reading →

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Tackas’ New Year Resolution

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Michael

I’m telling Clancy there’s gonna have to be a feckin change I tell ya. Why is that Tackas? Cause I realised that last year I was feckin shite You were not. I am I’m feckin tellin’ ya Clancy and I’m … Continue reading →

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Poem 71

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Michael

I awake as the dawn breaks to a kookaburra chorus. Their vocally uplifting cry Heralds the rising sun. Loudly they proclaim Their territory. Uttering a laugh that echoes Across my neighbourhood. I lie in my bed listening to this Aria, … Continue reading →

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Prompt 36 – Virtue

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Michael

Humility. He said he was just doing his job. He loved what he did. He loved the interaction The creativity, The laughter, The performance. Thanks post session Made him feel Worthwhile. Looks of expectation On entering his sanctum, The play, … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Saw The Light

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Michael

There was one thing I loved about her more than anything. It was her ability to show me the way when my life was going down the gurgler. So many times I had found myself in the gutter of life … Continue reading →

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Poem 67

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Michael

Christmas day is over down under Gifts wrapped, unwrapped Ogled over, gratitude expressed. Children came and went, More tomorrow Gifts beyond expectation. Love and family Sharing a meal, Salads, meats, deserts, All home cooked, All lovingly prepared. Around a huge … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Australia.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Michael

When I was a kid, so many years ago, I would wake up on Christmas morning full of expectation and excitement. Christmas for us meant an early morning, the discovery of what Santa had left, and generally a play day, … Continue reading →

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Poem 65

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Michael

I looked out on Christmas morning A lone kangaroo chewed grass in my front yard Looking nonchalantly about Not a care in the world.   In my room my Christmas stocking was still empty, Yet again the man in red … Continue reading →

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Story 4 – Christmas – Part 3

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Michael

Photo: Freedigitalphotos.net Dear Readers, If you are wanting to catch up on the previous parts to this story here are the links: https://summerstommy.com/2013/12/21/story-4-christmas-part-1/ https://summerstommy.com/2013/12/22/story-4-christmas-part-2/   I must have walked for hours, the rain never seemed to let up, my arm … Continue reading →

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