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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #24 – Parabole – Kenny

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Michael

I was an indulged child. Spoilt rotten you might say. When I was four my parents won the lottery. From then on we had everything that opened and shut and more. As the only child in my family I never … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #24 “Sleeping with Skulls”

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Michael

Image: Lauren Treece You lived for the past Remember when you used to say We became the family who recalls. Your skulls you gathered around you Clung like a limpet to each of them. You imagined past glories Espoused feats … Continue reading →

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Wordle #23 – Hello Sailor

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Michael

Spade Sail Kite Anodyne (pain-killer) Waif Percussive (shocked, appalling) Skein (tangle, flock) Flimsy Zero Magnify Powder Awry Hello sailor! I spun round quickly as the term was uttered with such a provocatively youthful voice I was sure it was directed … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #22 – The Oracle

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Michael

The journey they said would be hazardous. I would have to cross the Swamp of Lost Souls from which very few returned. But the need to succeed, to find and return the magic Urn of Silicox was worth every danger … 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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Magpie Tales – July 27th – Mum’s Museum Visit

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Michael

After all the hype and the excitement within our family all there was to see was a head in a yellow light. And not a real head at all. Rather a head with a fancy hat albeit an attractive one … Continue reading →

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Prompt #65 Advice – The Grotto

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Michael

For most of Jake’s life he had been receiving advice. Mainly from his mother a very forceful and strident woman who insisted throughout his growing that he heed one piece of advice above all others. Don’t do near the Grotto … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #16 – Shortfuse

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in_Oyywwqa0   This weeks task was to listen to the attached piece of music and then ; from the first note  to the last beat – then stop.  Whatever came to mind –  harvest the words and edit your words … Continue reading →

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Poem 122 – Wizard Ways

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael

I have wizard ways I am told They are not new In my 120 years I have perfected A few tricks Sleights of hand Look over there! I am gone! I can see a word Know what you mean Look … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 27, 2014 by Michael

I worked $260 One hour 10 I didn’t like it one bit. Dust Dust Dust Move Move Move A boy impersonates Elvis! Children ran in the hall Excuse me Lift, Push, Lug, Shove. Performance in black room Criticism Attention French … Continue reading →

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