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Tale Weaver #180 – Growth – 19/7/18

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Michael

Exploring the concept of growth. When she was a small girl, her mother took to her bed and not long after her stepfather took to the girl’s bed. So began a messed up life, a life where what one might … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, heart…

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word heart They said he didn’t have one. His actions spoke louder than words and he was guilty of being unfeeling. The poor man on the corner he ignored, the old lady … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #145 – The Roadside Vendor – November 9th – Cyril Rum’s Morning Walk

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Michael

Photo credit: © Adventures in the Wild Cyril Rum, Angel on sabbatical, had long been intrigued by his neighbour Mildred Thrup’s claim of the wonderful Market vendors on the edge of town. He’d observed her coming home with bags full … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – July 2, 2017: Love Flowers – Head Over Heels

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Michael

“Love Breaks My Bones and I Laugh.” Charles Bukowski I never thought it could hurt so much and bring the ultimate joy all at the same time. “You’re such a wimp,” she’d say as I lay there in the dust. … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 20 – Queue*

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Michael

Photo By Bikurgurl The queue stretched further than we anticipated but as we stood at the end of the line we were immediately infused with the excitement of those ahead of us. We had all the band’s albums and had … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Beauty is in the hand of the penholder

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Michael

There were tears in your eyes Spilling down your face as you Were told of the enormity of the problem. Your love, the one you nurtured Was unwell and you knew It was time to say farewell. You have always … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Sunday Prompt #6 – The Cursing Man

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Michael

It was true Miracles didn’t happen, You had to believe For God moves in mysterious ways. He moved a few feet away from the draught, A fellow occupant bellowed a curse One that if it eventuated Would bring the world … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – February 2nd, 2015 – Loot?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Diamond Jack had his hideout next to the Rattle Snake River.” He sat at the kitchen table and emptied the spoils of his robbery onto the table. It had been a simple stick up at … Continue reading →

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