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Prompt 54 A Vastly Important Secret – The Letter

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Michael

Write, he said, I did Again and again Why? What intrigues me? How can his words so enamour me? Weeks have past My fear escalates I know I must act I cannot let this go on. I reflect on my … Continue reading →

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Mini-Challenge: Flash Fiction 55! – Reflection

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Michael

Wind blows cold Biting, cutting We sit taking in the sun Snuggle close Body warmth Hands clasped Heads touching. Reflecting Our journey near completion A final hurdle One to be negotiated Your tears, our fears We shall meet Together, as … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt: Confusing Figure of Speech – It’s Sucked the Grub

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Michael

Holidays brought Aunt May Mum’s younger sister. Very loud, very forthright Took over where ever she went Our house was no different. Tuesday after she arrives, Mum’s vacuuming Bang, crash, scream – Mum! What’s that god awful noise? Aunt May … Continue reading →

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Poem 119 – Why Do I Love You?

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Michael

We are no spring chickens my love Time has ravaged us I look at your warty face Your eyes wonder at my perverse hump Our abhorrent hideousness apparent to all. Hairs grow from so many wrong places Our involuntary twitches … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt: #2 Something that Scares You – Crowds

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Michael

It could be a bump in the night Horror movies and scary stories Ex partners and certain women. But no! It’s people, Crowds, gatherings Call them what you will I avoid them like the plague. I prefer to be well … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt: Dear Me…Michael

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Michael

Your ignorance is understandable You lived a very sheltered life. Parents as unworldly as you A world dominated by sport and activity. You were led to church, you served at mass Your church school preached the holy catholic line First … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Rhyme and Sonnets – Success

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Michael

Congratulations are the order of the day Your brilliant success amazingly outstanding I have come to offer my respects this May As your literary efforts are so commanding. Had I known, had an inkling of this I’d have come bearing … Continue reading →

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#55WordChallenge Week Ten: Mud, Rain and Pigs – Rain

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Michael

Rain It was pouring and we had looked forward to this evening for so long. The kids were being looked after. The restaurant booked. The meal all we expected. Dismayed by the weather, we were determined. Thank goodness for my … Continue reading →

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Poem 118 – A Morning Walk

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Michael

A step taken, then two No pain, only gain. Take a few more, Come on, you can do this. I stagger a little, drag my feet Knowing how unfit I have become. A little further, a hill to climb, Muscles … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge Inhaled – The Princess

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Michael

I inhaled in catching sight of you. I couldn’t believe it was you. We hadn’t seen each other in years and the change in you was amazing. Before me stood a princess. You had said you were into exercise as … Continue reading →

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