Tag Archives: hope

D’verse Open Link – Alone Again, Naturally.

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Michael

A door opened The small boy thought locked. Through the gap he saw Light and prospect. Sitting in thought He contemplated A million questions: Why now? When? How? Should I? Will it hurt? Stepping forward He knew was dangerous He’d … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #27 – The Blue Princess

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Michael

This week we are asked to used the below quote to inspire our Fairy-tale You’ll meet her, she’s very pretty, even though sometimes she’s sad for many days at a time. You’ll see, when she smiles, you’ll love her. ~Pan’s … Continue reading →

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d’Verse – Meeting The Bar – The Quarrel Form

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Michael

Lies Grow bigger Truth begins blurring Words said the great divide Circles of hate thrown randomly The world fractures Where to now Tears flow End Love In innocence Blossomed once Messages back and forth Deep meaningful affirmations Hanging on every … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #27 – Feel the Love – Toby and Suma

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Michael

Toby had been aware of Suma for some time. They were fellow commuters on the 7.15. He had seen her the first day he caught the train and had been fascinated by the small woman and her impish good looks. … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Passion of Brooke Shaden

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Michael

Image by Brooke Shaden: ‘we are infinite.’ Echoes of 70’s music Carly Simon and others Good times Long gone Distant fading memory. More recently Doors slamming Questions asked Was I crazy? You lunatic. Promises of love Committed to the now … Continue reading →

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Peanut

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Michael

Today’s prompt is the word : funny. Funny how things happen. Yesterday my daughter arrived at my house with her two small boys in toe. Jack the eldest came through my back door and I was puzzled as to who … Continue reading →

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Wordle #25 – Denise

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Michael

Courtesan Stillness Deliquesce (melt) Neon Enunciate Palpitant (uneasy) Ironic Peach Lingerie Thigh Scrutiny Ache I first met Denise after she had been recommended to me as a courtesan of the highest quality and hideously expensive as well. My first sight … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #23 “The Underground Railroad”

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Michael

It is to be tonight. They said there was a chance. For me it is a mystery what this chance is. I was born into slavery. I knew no different but throughout my short life I had been told stories … Continue reading →

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Prompt #69 “A Dream Come True?” – Alison

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Michael

Alison remembered vividly her father coming home from work and saying quite clearly to her that meticulousness was a virtue one that would hold her in good stead all of her life. She remembered the day, as it was the … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Joel Robison’s Photography – A Light Flashes

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Michael

Image: Joel Robison   When a light flashes You sit up You notice Your attention seized Curiosity piqued. What is the distraction? A light flashes hope Possibility Deep down you feel a stirring Your bits a-tingling. You flush with excitement. … Continue reading →

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