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Wordle #79 “September 21, 2015” – Doug

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Blue Embankment Caress Sinew Pelagic (of or relating to the open seas or oceans. Living or growing at or near the surface of the ocean, far from land, as certain organisms.) Raw Spoon Cynosure (Something that strongly attracts … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #125 “NoEnd House Part 6″ – Feet Under the Table

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Michael

In sombre tones the family gathered The hopeful rubbed their hands together. Expectation was high Riches awaited. They thought they had Crossed their ‘T’s and dotted their ‘I’s. The lackadaisical wanted it over There was drinking to be done Places … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #9 “The Beigeness” performed by Kate Tempest

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEiBdU0tFB0 The music draws my attention From across the fence The beat is relentless Designed to drown out The yelling the screaming, The crying the hope. The woman emerges from the laundry A cane-washing basket sits on her hip Her … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #31 – The Stopped Clock

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Michael

Where was I when the news came through that it was all over? At that precise moment I was out walking and about to walk by the courthouse clock, which was forever stopped on 9.30. There had been attempts over … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – September 14th, 2015 – The Modern Witch

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “From her small balcony, the witch watched the world go by.” All she saw most days was a lot of bad and ugly and occasionally some good. The world had gone crazy she thought. Then … Continue reading →

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Wordle #78 “September 14, 2015” – Gladys

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Technicolor Rare Grate Silence Geminate (to make or become doubled or paired) Razorwine (Any extremely potent alcoholic beverage, no less than 100 proof) Puppet Stygian (of or relating to the river Styx or to Hades. Dark or … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #124 “Collage 6″ – Imposed Silence

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Michael

I turned the imposed silence Into a positive An indirect reaching out When at times the void was impossible. Visually said I was here To remind you that resilience Wins out in times of disconsolation. Moments came and went I … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 30: once upon a time . . . Fairy Godmother

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Michael

Image: Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen Artist: Harry Clark (1916) Source: Wikiart.org I remember the extreme sadness that pervaded our household when my mother died during the birth of my baby sister Louise. As a baby Louise thrived under … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #77, Golden Hour, September 8, 2015 – Life Is…..

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Michael

Life can seem like that at times That we are going no where. That day to day it’s a case of the doldrums. We can float through life with purpose Direction and focus Or we meander aimlessly From one support … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 09-08-2015 – Eternity

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Michael

As they raced down the road she heard him screaming at her to slow down. The wind and rain mercilessly lashed the car, the windscreen wipers stopped beating in time and the road was a blur in front of them. … Continue reading →

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