Tag Archives: depression

June 14: Flash Fiction Challenge – Bouquet

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Michael

June 14, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a bouquet. You can explore the meaning of the word or gather a bunch of flowers. Go where the prompt leads. She had written … Continue reading →

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#SoCS Feb. 24/18 – Door

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Michael

They say that for every door that closes another opens. But what if that doesn’t happen? What if more doors close than open? I think that must be what depression is. The sensation of being locked inside, the door closed … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #63 – 19 December 2017

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Michael

Image: Kat Myrman Its become a ritual each night to light the candle in the hope you find your way home. I miss you but cling to the dream you’ll come back. I know you are out there and we … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #32 – Reflection

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story in 150 words where a character sees their reflection and is surprised by what they find.   When depression strikes I go off wandering. It takes my mind of things, its exercise and they … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #163 “Collage 25” – The Edge

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Michael

It’s the edge you see, It’s getting closer day by day. When she went away When she said goodbye The edge you see it loomed ever closer. The reoccurring nightmare The fat little red bird Mocking me, taunting me. The … Continue reading →

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On Popular Demand – Sunshine

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Michael

“Its true you know You are the sunshine in my day.” I say this as we recline in bed. It’s been a long day, family demands Out in the midday sun. You look across and say that is your opinion … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 10 – Black Dog

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, pick an emotion, make it the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. When he was happy he laughed to split his sides When he wasn’t he was glum as the darkest day.   One … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poem – The Nothing

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Michael

I am the nothing Today I hover over the abyss. I’m not going to fall in But feel safe and comfortable. When you are nothing You can say and do anything Its doesn’t matter No one is listening No one … 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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Music Prompt #1 “Saint Lawrence River” – Inner Struggle

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt is based on the above song by David Usher. There comes a morning when a lie Surfaces its ugly head Infiltrates my mind Everything is pretence. Around me people I thought friends Laugh loudly I told you … Continue reading →

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