Tag Archives: dance

Thursday photo prompt: Dance #writephoto – The School Dance

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Michael

I was reminded of the days of the old school dance. They were strictly supervised by Brother Kevin and Sister Mary. The dances brought together the two catholic schools, and for both boys and girls, it was not only a … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #301 – The Open Air Dance Class

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Michael

Image: Lara Zankoul The class had gone well. The commitment and enthusiasm of the women was infectious. The expectation of a bumper concert this year was high in their minds. Even Belinda from Bulgum, co-ordination challenged, was putting in her … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #195 – Dance – 1st November – The Last Proper Dance

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Michael

The Last Proper Dance She wakes and discovers the dawn has arrived. There’s a pale light poking itself under the drawn blinds, illuminating of her room to see by. Usually, she wakes before the first light and waits with impatience … Continue reading →

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#SoCS & #JusJoJan Daily Prompt, Jan. 27th, 2018 – Movement without movement

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Michael

Veronica was an amazing dancer. When she was on the floor she glided over the parquetry, it seemed she was above the floor as if flying, so graceful was she. I loved to watch her and when my kids were … Continue reading →

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Wordle #147 “March 20th, 2017″ Heliotrope Ballet

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Latch Ballet Levitate Heliotrope ((n.) Any hairy plant belonging to the genus Heliotropium, of the borage family, as H. arborescens, cultivated for its small, fragrant purple flowers. Any of various other plants, as the valerian or the winter heliotrope. … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #65 Michael Jackson “Thriller”

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Michael

It was, I’m sure after midnight The wind blew out of control The old corrugated iron fence Long neglected and rusted through Rattled and crashed in a way Suggested there may not be a tomorrow. I woke with start, not … Continue reading →

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Friday Music Prompt #60: The Log Driver’s Waltz by Kate & Anna McGarrigle Dance of the Kitchen

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Michael

The kitchen came alight When the kids came to visit. It was a lively discussion It went on all night No topic was too sacred We joined in, argued our case The dance of the kitchen While our words beat … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Dancing is like dreaming with your feet

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Michael

It was her dream To dance like every one else Her twisted body fought her Every inch of the way. We saw the outward dance Inside another dance took place. Her muscles Contracting  and expanding Attempting to move To a … Continue reading →

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“10 Words for Fun Friends” The Town Dance.

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Michael

Here’s my entry for the new feature Dell Clover has introduced—“10 Words for Fun Friends”; Words—banjo, fiddles, skies, blast, dance, slack, sanctuary, tower, brother, breath:   Uncle plays banjo Sister May prefers to fiddle Brother sings with harmonic clarity The … Continue reading →

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Wordle 188 – Miss Marie

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Michael

Miss Marie stood in front of the class The miserably neglected children milled around. The room a flutter of whispers. The call for action Miss Marie dreaded Miserable pirouettes from equally miserable students. Marcy in her food stained leotard Juliette … Continue reading →

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