Tag Archives: connection

Poem 123 – Winter Wonder

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Michael

As I walked out this morning With frost upon the ground I thought I had mistaken The temperature As it was dark on my departure. The frost I didn’t see Until the sun revealed A silvery world to me. A … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #16 “Portrait” – Monster

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Michael

Image Gabriel Neffke Ashen Fractured Ripped apart Words describing The impact of knowledge. Why we asked? What happened? The little boy who grew into a monster Feared Reviled Death considered too good for him. You wondered where you went wrong? … Continue reading →

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Wordle #16 – My Brother

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Michael

My brother was once described in one of his school reports as nothing more than a scofflaw. The word sent my parents scurrying to the dictionary to find what derogative term was being used about him this time. To say … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales – Heckle

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Michael

I sat behind you every day Our classroom was a stifling place in summer Winters freezing, no heating in those days. So we looked to you for entertainment. And you delivered every day, Over the years you became expert In … Continue reading →

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Prompt #62 “Mamihlapinatapei” – Terrifying Exhilaration

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Michael

Today’s task is to use Mamihlapinatapei as the basis for a story: “The wordless, yet meaningful look shared by two people who both desire to initiate something but are both reluctant to start.”   It was Maryanne who first brought … Continue reading →

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Prompt for SoCS July 5/14 – Arria

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Michael

This week’s prompt word is “body.” It was a body like no other. I was mesmerised, captivated, frozen in time almost. I looked at you and thought is that really you? I was fooled to believe you were not as … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #15 – Other People

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Michael

My Grandfather was an aloof man who kept himself in a shed out the back most of the time. It suited my Grandmother who said it was for the best as it kept him out from under her feet. Grandfather’s … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 65 – Handwriting – My Hand

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Michael

Come to the office please, now! Can you tell me what this says? We can’t understand your writing. You’ll have to write more clearly Slow down a little Were you away on handwriting lesson day? It’s a scrawl I know … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #15 – Wordle style – Village Festival

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael

This week we were asked to include these words in our story. music, saxophone, curious,  root, garbage   Our village had many curious customs. Its what marked us as different from most of the other mundane villages around. They saw … Continue reading →

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Poem 122 – Wizard Ways

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael

I have wizard ways I am told They are not new In my 120 years I have perfected A few tricks Sleights of hand Look over there! I am gone! I can see a word Know what you mean Look … Continue reading →

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