Tag Archives: garden

Poetics – Fantasia – When the Weeds Conspire

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Michael

On days when I’m not at my best I feel the urge to step outside Breath in the air Look at my garden Proclaim to every weed: “Today is your day.” They roam willy-nilly A law unto themselves. I have … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 04-05-2016 – Miss Marble’s Garden

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Michael

Image : Pixbay Miss Marble apart from being the only witch in the neighbourhood was also a very house-proud woman. Having lived at 46 Grimace Street a long time she had been able to cultivate a beautiful garden and her … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 7 – Fairies in My Garden

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Michael

There are fairies living in my garden I see them there each day Such wondrous sights they share with me Of fairy lights and fairy spells. I’ve come to know them one and all The Dew twins, April and May … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight #168 – The Old Rose

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Michael

There’s a flower in my garden That reminds me of life’s beauty. It’s a black rose Unique, it’s rich colour fascinates me. It’s in bloom today And this year is forming so beautifully. It’s an old rose Rescued from my … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge# 82, October 13, 2015 – Monster in My Garden

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Michael

This week Yves is asking us to go out into your own garden/city and find something bizarre/fantastical to photograph (if possible) and write about. It can be an animal, insect, person, building, food/beverage, festival etc. Commotion Chaos Mayhem Calls here … Continue reading →

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“Words to Write By” Prompt #10 – Pistillates

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: vulture rubble bleached resound pistillate overindulge ghostwritten sienna washed-out stepchild My uncle Rex grew pistillates. He had hundreds of them in his greenhouse and around his yard. He tended them daily and said they were the only … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 5 – Mythical creatures – The Dur

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Michael

Image: Google Images I never knew of the Dur until the fairies asked me one day why he was always so sad. I know my puzzled look explained my lack of knowledge of any such a creature. A little while … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Awdangit (Tale Weaver) – Twenty-Two

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Michael

In the back corner of my garden right behind the birds nest ferns lives the spirit of the garden. It is a small frail looking being, sharp pointy ears, a wickedly infectious smile and as nippy at getting about as … Continue reading →

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Poetics: In the Corner of Your Eye – Weeding the Garden

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

Weeding my garden I sense movement To my left, a scurry On the right a distinct rustle. Fairy people live amongst my ferns Small communities Cultural centres of wonder. Some let me in Most don’t. Like chameleons They blend In … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #26 – The Fairy Queen

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Michael

This week’s prompt is ‘Lilac Wine’ by The Cinematic Orchestra. In the centre of my garden lives the Fairy Queen. She is the most serene and beautiful of all fairies. No matter the time of year or climate conditions she … Continue reading →

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