Tag Archives: experiences

Tale Weaver -#263 – Concert – February 20th – Concerts

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Michael

It was in the early 1970’s when I went to my first major concert. Along with two friends we drove down to Sydney to see Joe Cocker and the ‘Mad Dogs and Englishmen’ tour. It was a momentous occasion as … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS – Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Your worst Valentine’s Day experience.   I’d been both married a while and working just as long. I’d learned that any celebration day was fraught with danger because my wife at the time never appreciated anything you … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #28 – “Childhood Experiences”

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Michael

The theme this week  is “Childhood Experiences”   My aging neighbours are moving out. I’m standing in front of their house remembering the family who lived there when I was a kid. Its long ago now and my memory is clouded … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver Prompt – Dickens Writes from Hogwarts.

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Michael

My Dear Edward, My son I am taking a well-earned break from Our Mutual Friend to accept an invitation to visit Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. My old friend Albus Dumbledore has extended to me a chance to visit … Continue reading →

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City Songs for Poetics – Tokyo Trains

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Michael

The 8.23 arrives Doors open The throng moves as one Pushing, manoeuvring a space Seating a premium Handholds, chrome rails and posts. Familiar tune rings out Doors close We breathe as one Shoulder to shoulder Nose to nose A germs … Continue reading →

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Prompt for SoCS November 1/14 – Memory

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Michael

This week’s prompt is ‘memory’ What is memory? It’s something we all have and we all like to exercise. Some people treasure their memories because they live in them so much. Others want to forget and expunge memory from their … Continue reading →

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