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D’Verse – Tim

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Michael

I have looked at you across our fence Our friendship gate is what joins us now, You tilling in your garden Me looking at my weeds, Wishing I could get down and rip them out. You in your garden rich … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Boots

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Michael

Today I received my first pair of boots. The first I have ever owned. Prior to today boots were hand me downs or ones scavenged from the dump. Shoes are a luxury, but a necessity. They have saved me from … Continue reading →

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Story 3 – Gaol – Part 3

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Michael

My third time in gaol  happened in my final year of Teachers college. I was part of the College Review, a satirical group who staged a huge concert each year. In my final year we were invited to put our … Continue reading →

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Poem for Daiva – dVerse Open Link Week 126

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Michael

Your wish you said: ‘A feast in my heart’. Your plans formulating In your mind as we speak. Such a grand idea, For to this feast You’ll invite Those that you favour most. Cook for them favourite foods, Dine with … Continue reading →

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Story 3 – Gaol -Part 2

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Michael

The second occasion when I was in the gaol was one Christmas Eve and I was asked by the local priest to accompany him to the gaol for him to say Christmas Mass. Getting into the gaol was the same … Continue reading →

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Story 3 – Gaol – Part 1

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Michael

The reason I am writing this story is because the other night another blogger put up three statements about herself, one of which was a lie, in order to attract enough bloggers and enough interest to keep her awake during … Continue reading →

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Poem 59

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Michael

walls shouldn’t exist in the presence of a friend a mate for whom you’d bend over backwards to help walk across broken glass as their well being, their sense of self is paramount. when the time comes when they bare … Continue reading →

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Poem 58

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Michael

Ode to a Helper Monkey (HM) They come in a variety of shapes and sizes Colours and forms. You find them anywhere No culture is spared They inhabit the universe. I’ll do that I’ll get that I’ll find it I’ll … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – With Tackas’ Help

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Michael

I was writing my flash fiction response to Al’s photo when my mate Tackas walked in. Hey now Clancy, what the feck you be doin’ now? I’m writing a story to this photo. That’s a photo you say. Looks more … Continue reading →

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Prompt 33 – Man V Nature – My World

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Michael

Before I begin my tale I will point out that the photo above is what I see out my back door each day. My ocean view I refer to it as. Climate in Australia is often extreme. We have seasons … Continue reading →

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