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Lighthouse in a Bottle – Photo Prompt #41 – December 30, 2014 – Jagged Memories.

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Michael

Image: Byron Bay Lighthouse Laurie Smith Jagged memories are what I have My life a series of non-events. Holidays spent on sublime coastlines Beaches with beckoning vistas Seductive moments when eyes met eyes The possibility of the impossible. When far … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #53 – Clomper

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Michael

Image: c.1925 boy rolling in invalid cart I remember waking up and realising my legs were swathed in bandages. I had been told before the operation to expect my legs to be wrapped up as they were. I was born … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – December 29th, 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “The house of Don Francisco sat in a remote part of the desert.” It was a place that when you saw it you knew where his allegiances lay. The fortifications stood out as a long … Continue reading →

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SoCS December 27/14 – Consume

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Michael

This week’s word is “consume” A shadow stands over me. I open one eye and then the other struggles to lift itself. Above me stands a figure I have come to know all too well. ‘It’s you,’ I say. ‘Yes,’ … 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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Mondays Finish the Story – December 22nd, 2014 – Athol’s Wine

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “As the year wound down to a close, they gathered around the table and raised their glasses.” There were sighs of relief; surely the next year could only be an improvement. The struggles they had … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #5: Photo (Christmas Memories) – Suzy Noshoes

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Michael

Suzy Noshoes dreaded Christmas. Each year it was the same. Hide away in her room; pretend that out on the street the joy of others wasn’t really happening. Suzy lived a poor life, managing enough to eat each day was … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #40 – December 23, 2014 – The Goal

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Michael

Image: Manuel Rodriguez Sanchez In any life long pursuit it’s the last bit that is often the hardest. Getting the writing done. The editing. The endless rewrites. Maintaining belief that what you are doing is worthwhile That you have an … Continue reading →

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Wordle #40 – December 22, 2014 – Herbert Drumble

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Michael

This weeks challenging words: Swelter Scorpion Ventilation Shrink Cactus Desert Drumble (moving a slow or sluggish manner) Spectrum Delitescent (hidden or concealed) Vile Bead Bankrupt Herbert Drumble moved across the office floor on his way to deliver his usual bad … Continue reading →

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Open Link Night ~ December 2014 – The Night Before

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Michael

It was the night before the night before, Around the house there was movement a plenty For the year had drawn to a tired old end We sat back and reflected, fine wine in our hand.   The children had … Continue reading →

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