Tag Archives: Death

FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #10 – 2016 – Waiting.

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-hine-lewis-national-child-labor-committee-collection/ The opening sentence for the March 4th Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: “I know it’s only been three weeks…” thought Angie as she once again spent her lunch break staring out the window in anticipation of his return. In her mind she … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #100 February 16, 2016 – The Cleaners

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Michael

Image: Clean up by Lemanshots   The cleaners nodded Satisfaction written in their bizarre minds They wiped their hands On grimy rags at jobs completion. Before them lay the body of the cleansed man. His soul picked clean like a … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #26: “Terrible Things” by April Smith and the Great Picture Show

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg9-I0ULERA   It wasn’t the terrible things I did Or was it? It wasn’t the terrible things I said Or was it? But you slipped away in the dead of night Another in a long line of escapees Fleeing the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #91“December 28, 2015” – Archie

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Rigid Turmeric Silt Entropy Tobacco Lymph (Anatomy, Physiology. a clear yellowish, slightly alkaline, coagulable fluid, containing white blood cells in a liquid resembling blood plasma,that is derived from the tissues of the body and conveyed to the bloodstream by … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 88 November 24, 2015 – Shadowy Figures

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Michael

Image: Nelson L “shadows will always follow us” CC BY 2.0 Shadowy figures Illusions from another time Walk the streets Seeking a resting place Away from the violence The uncertainty that death brings. The old man from under the bridge … Continue reading →

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Wordle #86 “November 23, 2015” – Cyprus Waters

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Cyprus Ringside Lapis Lazuli – bright blue colour Brimstone Coffin, Hands Acrobat Strength Mawkish (characterized by sickly sentimentality; weakly emotional; maudlin. Having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating.) Serum Obsolescence (the state, process, or … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #12: “Clumsy” performed by Our Lady Peace – Clumsy

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp2P6JKc1QE Oops, bump Crash graze, Slip slide Fall down. Sorry! I pick you up once again It’s becoming a part of our every day You’ve even begun to curse under your breath The frustration apparent As you allow me to … Continue reading →

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Wordle #79 “September 21, 2015” – Doug

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Blue Embankment Caress Sinew Pelagic (of or relating to the open seas or oceans. Living or growing at or near the surface of the ocean, far from land, as certain organisms.) Raw Spoon Cynosure (Something that strongly attracts … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #77, Golden Hour, September 8, 2015 – Life Is…..

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Michael

Life can seem like that at times That we are going no where. That day to day it’s a case of the doldrums. We can float through life with purpose Direction and focus Or we meander aimlessly From one support … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #29: Tranquility

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Michael

Image: ©Scout’s Snapshots: used with permission. They say death is the final place in which tranquillity can and should be achieved. I hope this is correct and that the fires of hell are another of religions control mechanisms. As my … Continue reading →

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