Tag Archives: life

Photo Challenge #30 “Crashing Cranes”

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Michael

Image: John Alunan Do you take this………. I do. Do you promise to love, honour and……… I do. Vows. Sacred vows. I made them My commitment. I cherished you Revered you Lived my life in your shadow So enamoured was … Continue reading →

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Prompt #76 “Self-Portrait”

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Michael

Portrait by Sophie Davis He was my teacher and my year advisor and I know so many of us loved him. He taught us about ourselves. He made us look at things and question and when the time came to … Continue reading →

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SoCS October 11/14

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Michael

the letter “s.”   Image Alexa Meade Scrumptiously sexual That’s how I saw her Heels that gave her An elevation she didn’t enjoy out of them A skirt that flattered her aging thighs A bra I am sure was earning … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #29 “The Magic Wood” – The Visit

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Michael

Image by Max Ernst No one could enter the magic wood for two reasons 1: You didn’t know where it was 2: You had to be invited in. I know this as my Aunt May Isabelle had told me one … Continue reading →

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Taleweaver’s Prompt #29 “Grimoire” – The Book of Distant Magic

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Michael

It all ends next Tuesday. After thirty years it’s coming to a close. They said I needed to have everything in order, be prepared, it will happen over night. Thirty years of wealth and health ends on my fiftieth birthday. … Continue reading →

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Poetics: In the Corner of Your Eye – Weeding the Garden

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

Weeding my garden I sense movement To my left, a scurry On the right a distinct rustle. Fairy people live amongst my ferns Small communities Cultural centres of wonder. Some let me in Most don’t. Like chameleons They blend In … Continue reading →

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HAIBUN THINKING – October 7th 2014 – First Date

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

“You came here in that thing? You’re braver than I thought.” ~ Carrie Fisher (Star Wars) I watch the street; it can’t be long before he arrives. I am nervous as all hell as this is our first date and … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #29 “Passing Through”

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

Image: lesley-oldaker@Deviant Art It would be nice to think of you As passing through Like a knife slicing butter Rather than A major gastric event. But you were like that Never gentle nor humble More overbearing each time We cringed … Continue reading →

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Wordle #29 – The Scriptwriter

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Michael

This weeks words to play with: Burnish (polish, brighten) Drivel (foolish talk) Theatre Limp Stamp Sciamachy (an act or instance of fighting a shadow or an imaginary enemy) Vulnerability Fountain Shame Patient Ancestral Stare ‘This script Johnny is drivel!’ If … Continue reading →

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Prompt #75 Influence the Dark Side -2

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Michael

This week there have been two excellent prompts in MLM. This effort takes the photo prompt offered by Laura and combines with MLM’s prompt from yesterday. In the dark my soul climbs the walls I see you and what you … Continue reading →

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