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Prompt #69 “A Dream Come True?” – Alison

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Michael

Alison remembered vividly her father coming home from work and saying quite clearly to her that meticulousness was a virtue one that would hold her in good stead all of her life. She remembered the day, as it was the … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #22 – Life as an Oracle

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Michael

Its not easy being an Oracle. Its all about patience, perseverance, persistency and luck. You don’t become an Oracle you are born an Oracle. From the time dot you are destined to a life of question. My mother was a … Continue reading →

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Wordle #22 – The Missing Baroque Furniture

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Michael

Exude 2. Geese 3. Legion 4. Radiation 5. Meaningless 6. Decoy 7. Plaster 8. Linoleum 9. Dormancy 10. Falsetto 11. Gesture 12. Baroque (irregular in shape, extravagantly ornate) Like most days in my life this one started in much the same way as … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #21 “Cardboard Angel”

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Michael

Image: Sarolta Ban False, flimsy, fragility That’s what you are to me. Promises undelivered Hopes dashed, I am floundering. That’s the cardboard aspect of you A brittleness, of little substance A pretentious mongrel Who temporarily gives in only to fool … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar: It’s a small, small world — so let’s LIMBO like there is no tomorrow

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Michael

I looked, inside and out Yet I was told You were here. Puzzle. You looked amused You said Faith, That’s all you need.   Today’s poem I have to admit was influenced by a meditation I received this morning: They … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #20 – Animal – Lion

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Michael

Stealth, power, precision, some of the words my parents instilled in me are among my earliest memories. If you are going to belong in the big cat family they said you have to possess those abilities. And they are as … Continue reading →

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Poetics– telling a story & why not go a bit fairy tale or fantasy… – Wheelbarrow

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Michael

Wheelbarrow I’m old, I’m rusty, Most of my arse has fallen out But my frame is solid I have been a faithful servant Hard working Never have I let my owners down Even now a barrow of bits and pieces … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#143 – My Garden

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Michael

…the parched ground crumbled…   My garden looked forlorn, it hadn’t rained in months and water restrictions meant none could be spared. It had never been this dry. My once fertile patch was now barren with gaping cracks like thirsty … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #20 “Time Goes By Like A Train”

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Michael

Image by: Julie-de-Waroquier@DeviantArt Relentless comes to mind It flashes past, flies by at times. I check the timetable and to my dismay It is, as I feared. Hard times, the Misery Express runs on the hour Happiness is always leaving … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar ~ FormForAll: Paradelles

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Michael

Train tracks ratatatat, the journey south began Train tracks ratatatat, the journey south began Collected a mate resplendent in red and conversation Collected a mate resplendent in red and conversation Tracks red in conversation, train south ratatatat, Mate began the … Continue reading →

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