Tag Archives: hope

Photo Challenge #21 “Cardboard Angel”

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Michael

Image: Sarolta Ban False, flimsy, fragility That’s what you are to me. Promises undelivered Hopes dashed, I am floundering. That’s the cardboard aspect of you A brittleness, of little substance A pretentious mongrel Who temporarily gives in only to fool … Continue reading →

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Wordle #21 – the crazed woman

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Michael

I have seen you this past week. I am sure you have been there for longer than that but usually I am in such a hurry I just make the platform as the train pulls in. But this week I … Continue reading →

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Prompt #67 “A Fly on the Wall” – 2 A.M.

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Michael

It’s 2am. He’s rung. Always it’s this time, with mistress asleep, children sleeping and the other servants tucked away in the beds in the outside quarters. He wants me now. Its part of my job he tells me. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #20 – The Green Stone

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Michael

“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”― Albert Einstein Thea Dillon was a most unpleasant child. She was a demanding and opinionated … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar: It’s a small, small world — so let’s LIMBO like there is no tomorrow

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Michael

I looked, inside and out Yet I was told You were here. Puzzle. You looked amused You said Faith, That’s all you need.   Today’s poem I have to admit was influenced by a meditation I received this morning: They … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #20 – Animal – Lion

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Michael

Stealth, power, precision, some of the words my parents instilled in me are among my earliest memories. If you are going to belong in the big cat family they said you have to possess those abilities. And they are as … Continue reading →

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Six on the Sixth Prompt – August

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Michael

The fun and creativity of writing six word stories. Sink He decided to sink albeit unceremoniously. Chair Being belted in was his undoing. Automobile Trouble brewed his rear vision blocked. Anger Fuming his attention was quickly diverted. Duck He didn’t … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#143 – My Garden

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Michael

…the parched ground crumbled…   My garden looked forlorn, it hadn’t rained in months and water restrictions meant none could be spared. It had never been this dry. My once fertile patch was now barren with gaping cracks like thirsty … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #20 “Time Goes By Like A Train”

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Michael

Image by: Julie-de-Waroquier@DeviantArt Relentless comes to mind It flashes past, flies by at times. I check the timetable and to my dismay It is, as I feared. Hard times, the Misery Express runs on the hour Happiness is always leaving … Continue reading →

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Wordle #20 – The Grotto Part 3

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Michael

Petrichor (the scent of rain on dry earth) 2. Contempt3. Emaciate4. Monster5. Wall6. Scathe7. Dwelling8. Mutter9. Dearth (scarcity, famine)10. Starless11. Restraint12. Fleas If you wish to catch up with the previous two parts to this story you can do so … Continue reading →

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