Tag Archives: life

Prompt #71″Why me?”

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Michael

‘Why me?’ I heard you say The arse ripped out of your pants: Leaving you destitute Out on the street, In penury they claimed in court.   ‘Its not my fault,’ you pleaded ‘I’m a innocent victim of circumstance. Is … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #24 – On Awakening

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Michael

I awake to the chirping conversations of a million birds who in their own ways discover the frantic nature of their lives with so much information to be delivered so early in the early morning. Their cacophony is splintered by … Continue reading →

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D’Verse – A nod to Rilke – Choices

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Michael

There’s no alarm I awaken Look at the clock 6.43am time soon soon is flexible nowdays why get up in the cold? Are you mad?   Out my window a day begins Students to school Workers to work I don’t … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Sketch it Out – Tower of Mediocrity.

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Michael

Art work by: Claudia Schoenfeld   Slam, bang, crash The sound resonated through me I stepped from my past Away from the tower of mediocrity Into a future I knew you were sceptical of. You gathered like grinning hyenas Watching, … 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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Fairytale #23 – Inner Conflict – Myte Garden

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Michael

Image: Prince K   It was through the flowers that I came to better understand my twin brother John. From the day he died I could see a change in the house. As a twin you are supposed to have … Continue reading →

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SoCS August 30/14

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Michael

This weeks prompt is: young, old, or anything to do with age.   It sucks getting old. You want to do what you once could and you still believe you can but your body has other ideas, usually sedentary ones. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #23 “Lunchbox” – Dear Aunt

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Michael

Image: Angela Elliot Uncle Max was proud of the photo He called it ‘The Lunchbox of Treasures.’ Innocence captured in three poses. What happened to your childhood? Was it him who bulldozed you Into rebellion? Disowned. The shame of hidden … 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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Prompt #69 “A Dream Come True?” – Alison

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Michael

Alison remembered vividly her father coming home from work and saying quite clearly to her that meticulousness was a virtue one that would hold her in good stead all of her life. She remembered the day, as it was the … Continue reading →

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