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Tale Weaver – #230 – Eulogy – July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Michael

He was a good man. It was generally agreed. Not the brightest spark you’d find in the tinder box But he had talents. (There was a second of silence, As if the speaker was lost for further comment.) He was … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #159 “Collage 23” – Sal

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Michael

It had been the best of times And was now the worst of times. Our idyll life had been shattered With what was a tentative knock Ten PM on the front door. The nervous troubled young police woman Whose presence … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 6

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Michael

Mary Elizabeth Tackan My mother Mary was born in 1925 in the town of Loughrea in country Galway. She grew up with an older brother Bill, who is sadly passed now. My mam lived in what in those years would … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 2

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Michael

Tackas stood out front The congregation watching Expectant. He shuffled his papers Nerves on show Opened his mouth In his most beautiful lilting Irish voice be began. We listened enthralled by Tackas’ story. Rory his mate lay before us His … Continue reading →

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