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Wordle #69 “July 13, 2015″ Harve

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Breach Chitin (a nitrogen-containing polysaccharide, related chemically to cellulose,that forms a semitransparent horny substance and is a principal constituent of the exoskeleton, or outer covering, of insects,crustaceans, and arachnids.) Socket Hour Message Sicken Wad Binary Tiptoe Flagstones Emanation … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Prompt July 10th 2015 a Dutch tale – The Lilies

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Michael

This week’s Fairy Tale prompt is about “awareness” and “greed” Amanda McWood raised her eyes brows and uttered a low expletive under her breath. Her mother rolled her eyes and found herself worrying once again about her determined daughter. Amanda … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt Wednesday #14 – Tomorrow’s Hope

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Michael

Today’s task: take the words “Tomorrow’s (_____)”, fill in the blank, make it the title of your poem and then write the poem. Tomorrow’s hope seems so far away In the face of adversity, we shy away. Do you succumb … Continue reading →

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Poetry 101 rehab: Hiatus

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Michael

Take a break STOP! Step away. Your lifestyle has made you fraught. I watch as you struggle There’s so much to do So many places to go People to meet and greet. You can only stretch yourself In so many … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #68, Pause, July 07, 2015 – He loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Michael

Image: – wallpaperswide.com He loves me, he loves me not. Fill it up again He loves me, he loves me not. Don’t talk to me. He said he’d be here Barman give me another one. He said to wait around … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales: Sunday, July 5, 2015 – Lithe Girl

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Michael

Image: Bathers, 1950 by George Tooker I don’t particularly care for their glances; those seconds of accusatory staring designed to make me feel uncomfortable. They know nothing. I swim because it’s my release. My body is thin, lithe you might … Continue reading →

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SoCS July 4/15 – Is

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobster @ Mindfull Digressions. This week the prompt word is – is!! Is it possible I wonder as I sip my tea in the cold morning glow? Is it possible that I can facilitate the change I so … Continue reading →

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Literary Saturday Prompt #13 – Careless Child

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt: “To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness.” —The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde   She was just here a second ago. I was collecting … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt Wednesday #13 – Freedom

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Michael

This week’s task is to write a “freedom” poem Is it worth it? The question asked so many times The struggle to escape my tormentor To break away Forge an identity A life away from humiliation. Its priceless I retorted … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: Week of 07-01-2015 – Waiting

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Michael

It was the best place I could think of for our first meeting. Half way between our respective homes. I had always loved Brella Park and had spent many hours there walking its many and varied pathways. I had told … Continue reading →

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