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SoCS May 17/14 – Smell

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Michael

Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt! The 5 senses. I walk into the room and the pungent aroma of something not quite right confronts me. It attacks and repels me at the same time. My nose recoils at the smell, which … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Feature Artist: Arts & Dolls by Susie McMahon – Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Michael

Doll by Susie McMahon I see you still sitting on the sofa You told us it was a settee. Old like you I thought. I watch as you knit The needles slapping together Knit one pearl one Over and over … Continue reading →

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From a Photo – Story Prompt # 8 – What’s Your Number? – 22

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Michael

It’s a large part of my life It’s been with me since birth It’s the number of my house I was once 22, believe it or not, My father always had it in his lotto numbers Not that it has … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #7 – Grandmother’s Mirror

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Michael

My grandmothers house was an old worldly place with many dark spaces, many old things that stood in hallways and corners and to me as a child seemed to lurk about with far too much familiarity. In the centre room, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 5, 2014 by Michael

Bang, bang, bang, It was the Doctor His knock ominously pounding our silence We jumped, collective surprise He was early, he was never early. We looked, who’s getting it? Nervous hesitation The doctor had a habit of coming with bad … Continue reading →

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Mini-Challenge: Flash Fiction 55! – Reflection

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Michael

Wind blows cold Biting, cutting We sit taking in the sun Snuggle close Body warmth Hands clasped Heads touching. Reflecting Our journey near completion A final hurdle One to be negotiated Your tears, our fears We shall meet Together, as … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Take a leap with Cheryl Kellar – Dressed Up

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Michael

All dressed up nowhere to go. Looking the part in expensive attire Carefully selected to look the part Fitting like a glove, feeling good.   Its day break, deep breath, I’m ready It’s taken some internal psyching Putting one foot … 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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You Have Touched My Soul

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Michael

You have touched my soul Your words sit eloquently within me I am enamoured by what you say You reach out, I respond I am fortunate I know.   You have touched my soul When I least expected it What … Continue reading →

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Poetics – The Photography of Phyllis Galembo – Nightmares

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Michael

I awaken Sweating Trembling It was there again. Hideous Staring Puzzling   The substance of nightmares The masks that invade my sleep Take me on rapid journeys Always along for the ride, no control.   Coming at me Back away … Continue reading →

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