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Writing Prompt October 2nd: Take the Heat! – Here Comes The Sun

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Michael

*Image found HERE ‘Tis the season down my way for the sun to be a comin’ warming the land, warming our hearts Giving the weeds the boost they need Keeping us hopping in our gardens. It’s the time to look … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #12: Abandon

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Michael

The young mother wakes to the sound of her youngest. He is crying but has slept through the night. Beside her the older two sleep. She has them in her bed some nights. It’s a comfort knowing her boys are … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Glimpsed – #writephoto

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Michael

The phone had rung several times that week. Each time it was my uncle wanting to talk to my mother. As brother and sister they had always been close but in recent times they had drifted apart, mum preferring not … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Hope” #WQWWC

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Michael

“Hope is believing my dreams will come true For without them I will die sooner than I’d like…” (adapted from Chicken Soup for the College Soul…Dan Clarke   As Mary aged the desire to complete her schooling became such an … Continue reading →

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Microfiction Challenge #4: At the window

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Michael

Image: Edvard Munch When word came there wasn’t much that could be said apart from the choking goodbye. His number and name had come up, he had passed the medical, he was deemed fit, ready to serve King and country. … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Bughaw – The Colour Blue

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Michael

I was once little boy blue, I wear blue a lot Jeans, shirts, jumpers I was married in blue Even fashionable platform shoes That was in virginal 1975. Today the sky is a brilliant blue Most days it’s the same … Continue reading →

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#SoCS June 4/16 – book

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Michael

In my book there was no question. It just had to be so or if not then nothing at all. It was a discussion we were having about of all things her new book. The existentialist discussion of the purpose … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #45: “No Other Love” by Chuck Prophet

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Michael

In my mind I sail across the sea Down your street To you door You answer Invite me in We play, we sing We make love We dance Oblivious to all around.   In my mind you sail across the … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of 05-31-2016 – Dear John,

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Michael

Image: Thanks to Barbara Taylor Dear John, Thanks for agreeing to meet me. I have been sitting here in our agreed meeting spot for the past two hours. As you can see its cold and my bits are well and … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Good Madness

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt include a dream, magic or good madness I wandered in a haze for so long My fantasies just that. Illusions of a life unattainable, Until you came along. You with your unique magic Entrancing me each day. … Continue reading →

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