Tag Archives: journey

Microfiction challenge #26: A journey

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Michael

Image: John Bauer McIntyre had seven daughters which meant seven brides which meant seven weddings. It was overwhelming the thought of them, the cost, the courting, the men seeking approval, the potential arguments with daughters wanting to marry some man … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #22: Utopia Ark

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Michael

Image: Makis Warlamis. We were assured it was safe even though it looked a little rickety. The brochure said it was the pathway to a new life. No more war, poverty, dodgy politics or disappointment. The crack in the side … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Journey

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Michael

Today’s prompt is about a journey. Physical, Spiritual and /or Emotional Crawford breathed his last and around him there was a sigh of relief. He wasn’t very well liked in life and now he was gone everyone was pleased the … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday 1 – Spring

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Michael

The vision in front of me only wavers a second before I make focus and see what my heart has desired so long. It has taken an entire year to bring about this moment and here on this spring morning, … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #26: inuksuk – Home

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Michael

Image: Vancouver, British Columbia Winter Games, 2010 This week we are asked to weave a tale using the Inuit word ‘inuksuk’ as the basis for our tale. In Inuit (and other Artic Circle languages), inuksuk* translates into “something which acts … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #64, Pathway, June 09, 201 – Going

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Michael

Image: – Oer Wout It had been about roads not taken And stopping by woods on snowy evenings. Now he had chosen the path And there was only one way Through the avenue of trees That pressed in on him. … Continue reading →

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Fiction Friday Prompt #8 – The Dog Planet

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Michael

Today’s prompt is to write in 3rd Person Point of View about a either a teenager or 60 yr. old (or both?) about to embark on a dangerous adventure. Grandad was adamant that he could do it. The journey would … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale March 27th 2015, a new world – The Mersade

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Michael

This week’s task: Imagine that you have traveled to an all new world. What does this world look like, is there magic, is there religion or spirituality? What kind of creatures are living there? Are friendly or hostile? Just imagine … Continue reading →

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Okay, What If? Challenge – Boys Day Out

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Michael

This week’s challenge: Okay, What if I asked you about public transport? Last week my mate Shaky and I went to Sydney by train. (He is Shaky as he has Parkinson’s disease, his decision not mine for the name) Now … Continue reading →

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Prompt #82 “Aware” – A Moment in Time

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Michael

I walked in hills of unexpected beauty Steep slopes Stepped to carry me To heights above roads Where minute people wandered To and fro Infinitesimal. A universe in which Language and tradition Dictated the day to day Actions of so … Continue reading →

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